Hello,

If you want to be a commercial pilot in India then you have to clear DGCA class and medical. Then you will get your file number after that you will get initial class from experience instructor. Then you will choose the training center and go for your training. You have to fly and log minimum 200 hours.

In India to become a commerical pilot cost 45 to 60 lakh and it cost sometimes higher around 75 to 80 lakh.

All the best.

HI,

In India there is many pilot training schools available of both government and private. lately there is major number of candidates applying for pilot training course. there is some eligibility criteria to satisfy to become eligible for pilot training courses is as follows:

one must be between 18 to 30 years of age and have studied Physics and Maths in their +2. candidates must complete the physical or medical test and aptitude test by the respective institute. For getting eligible for Commercial Pilot License, the candidates must complete 200 hours of flying. thus candidates must clear all the exams and training of the respective institute.

see the salary of commercial pilot in India is around 10 to 15 lakh per annum for freshers. some of the institute which offer flight training course is as follows:

Nagpur Flying Club, Nagpur

Ludhiana Aviation Club

Orient Flying School, Chennai

Gujarat Flying Club, Vadodara

Carver Aviation, Baramati, Maharashtra

Ahmedabad Aviation and Aeronautics

Faculty of Fight Safety Services, Delhi Flying Club

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy, Uttar Pradesh

Bihar Flying Institute, Patna

Assam Flying Club, Guwahati

Andhra Pradesh Aviation Academy, Hyderabad

Flying Training Institute, Kolkata

Hello,

It is really a nice dream to become a commercial pilot.

Eligibility for Commercial Pilot

1. You have to complete 200 hours of flying.
2. You have to pass in the theory paper.
3. You have to clear the examinations conducted by various aviation academics.
4. You have to come from science stream in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English.
5. You have to score at least 50% marks to become a pilot.
6. The minimum age limit is 17 years and the maximum age limit is 60 to 65 years.

It costs around 45 to 60 lakhs to become a commercial pilot in India. This cost may go as high as 75 lakhs. The lump sum break up is around 30 to 40 lakhs to obtain the license of commercial pilot and 15 to 20 lakhs for the Type Rating. The duration of the commercial pilot course is three years. The training is really hard. It leaves no stone unturned. 70% marks is needed to pass DGCA but the pass marks of the company is much higher than that. You will not get any regular schedule in this job. You need to be good in Physics and mathematics to become a commercial pilot. These are compulsory for this course. Especially, Maths is highly required. You have to get at least 50% marks at Physics and Maths in 12th exam to apply for CPL (Commercial Pilot License) course. This course definitely  has some strict stipulations but this is an exciting opportunity to become a commercial pilot. The candidate also have to be good at Geography. This job requires good mechanical aptitude skills. Commercial pilots use math on a daily basis. They have to practice basic arithmetic, algebra and calculus and geometry.

Height chart

Minimum height for a commercial pilot is 162.5 cms with correlated weight. Leg length must be  between  99cms and 120 cms. The thigh length need to be 64 cms or less than that. The sitting height must be between 81.5 cms and 96 cms. The visual acuity must be 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other eye.

I wish you all the best for your future. I hope you will catch your dreams. It is very exciting job. May you dream comes true. Go ahead.

Hello candidate,

The training fees for becoming commercial pilot is generally pretty high, there are multiple sources from which a candidate can apply for financial aid.

The best option is to go for education loan at a low interest rate from various banks such as State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank,etc.

Coming on to the countries where training fees is less than India are- Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Morocco, are some of them.

Hope it was informational!!

Hello,

In abroad so many flying schools are available for build a commercial pilot. But the top most schools are

1. CAE Oxford Aviation Academy

2. CTC Wings

3. Flight Safety Academy

4. Singapore flying college

These are top flying schools in abroad. Now come to your second question. The United Kingdom is the one of the best country to give best training of pilots. Then come Greece, Philippians, Netherlands, USA, Maldives. These are top best country for flying schools. If you want to join any one kf them then you can search school website also our wedding.

All the best.

Hello student,

The eligibility criteria for becoming a commercial pilot in India when focused specifically on the eyesight is that pilots must have uncorrected distance visual acuity no worse than 20/70 in each eye, and vision must be correctable to 20/20. Near vision should be 20/20 or better without corrective lenses.

Yes you can become a commercial pilot too if your vision gets corrected by wearing spectacles.

Thanks.

Hello Dear,

If you aspire to become a pilot in your life, you must first choose your Higher Secondary Course with subjects including Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. You must have scored a minimum of 50% in these subjects to be able to join an Air flying school.

A Commercial Pilot has to be fit- physically and mentally with good eyesight.

You may approach private institutes, fill forms and get started. Most institutes have a Pilot Aptitude Test, which a candidate must clear, in order to get selected. The Aptitude test is a 3 stage process, comprising of- written examination, Interview and the Aptitude Test. Once selected for the CPL training, students with no prior flying experience are given CPL training. The duration of the entire program may vary from one institute to another. On an average, it could last anywhere between 15-18 months.

Good Luck

Hello

YOu can try to get one of these to fulfill your dream of becoming a commercial pilot:

Scholarship by Saraswati Aviation Academy

Scholarship by Air India

Scholarship by Indian Airlines

Scholarship by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

Scholarship by JRD Tata Memorial

Scholarship by Government Aviation Training Institute (GATI)

Scholarship to reserved category candidates SC or ST

If you want to go international you can attempt for:

Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship

OBAP Scholarships

GAPAN Scholarship for Pilot Training

To become a commercial pilot you need to  get Commercial Pilot License (CPL) from a DGCA-approved institution for which you have to clear a written test after whic you need to complete 200 hours of flying. For more details you can click on https://www.careers360.com/careers/airline-pilot

Hello,

In India, if one should have a flying experience of 250 hours they can work as a commercial pilot.

Before signing on the dotted line for any kind of commercial pilot training, you should look into obtaining your initial Class 1 Medical, which is necessary for anyone wishing to train for a commercial or airline transport pilot licence.

you can fly commercial aircraft wearing glasses or contact lenses, as long as your vision is correctable to 20/20.

In abroad, the salary package is double than India. In some countries, the salary is increased 3 or 4 times better than in India.

How to become commercial pilot in India;

• Route 1: Civil Aviation (Non-Military Aviation/ Commercial Pilot);
• Route 2: Indian Defence Forces (Air Force)

You should have PCM as your main subject.

Please note a minimum of 50% is required in class 12th to join a flying school. And minimum age for commercial pilot is 18 years.

Enroll in a Flying School and Pursue B.Sc. in Aviation

• Admission will be a written one first followed by Pilot Aptitude Test- The test will assess your aptitude on Air Regulation, Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Aircraft and Engine Knowledge and lastly Personal Interview and DGCA Medical examination.

• Then you will get your pilot license after test by Chief Instructor at the School, or the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) representative.

This will help you in getting licenseto take off flights on gliders or small planes that are generally provided by approved flying clubs of the country.

Some of the leading institutes for pursuing an Aviation course:

• Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy , Rae Bareilly
• Rajiv Gandhi Academy of Aviation Technology, Kerala
• National Flying Training Institute, Gondia
• Bombay Flying Club, Mumbai

Hope this helps!!

Hello aspirant,

The minimum percentage to be secured in physics, chemistry and math is 50%. The maximum age limit needed is 17 years .

If your are non science student, they u need to do the required subjects as private candidates from your state board.

To become a commercial pilot u need CPL ( commercial pilot license) , this can be gained after you clear your training from aan Institute recognised by civil aviation Authority of that particular country.

Most Institutes have 3 stage process to get in. Written, interview and aptitude

I hope i cleared your query