fter getting your Private Pilot License (PPL) you have a few interesting options:
You can join flying clubs or private aircraft owners and fly light or small aircraft for recreation or personal travel.
You can work with pilot-training centers or flying clubs as support staff or possibly as an instructor (after further training).
You can use your PPL for private flying - for example flying your own small plane or travelling with friends/family (where permitted) especially if you want flying as a hobby rather than a job.
PPL can serve as a foundation or stepping stone: you can later move on to a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or other advanced pilot training if you want to fly professionally.
So, PPL gives you freedom to fly privately and flexibility you get to decide how you want to use it.
A PPL does not allow you to work as a commercial pilot or earn money by flying.
So, you won't directly get a high paying airline job with just PPL. To become a professional pilot for airlines, you'll need CPL (and more flight hours).
Job opportunities with only PPL tend to be limited mostly in private flying, flying clubs, or training-support roles.
Many people use PPL as the first step. After PPL, you can:
Upgrade to a commercial stream: Enroll in a CPL course, earn more flight hours, gain qualifications to fly professionally.
Work in aviation related fields: With extra training, you could become a flight instructor or trainer at a flying school.
Use flying as a personal or leisure activity: Own or rent small planes and enjoy flying for personal travel without commercial responsibilities.
Combine aviation interest with other studies/careers: For example if you are studying aerospace or airport management (as you previously considered) having PPL shows real flight experience that stands out on your profile.