Leveling up the Piloting skill in Starfield can be a chore and a half, as it requires you to destroy a certain number of ships in order to unlock the next level. Finding ships to destroy is quite difficult in the game, as encounters are randomized, and there is no telling what you'll find when you pop into a new system.
Starfield: How To Find Space Battles
Having trouble finding ships to defeat to increase your piloting skill? Here is a guide to help!