Hi Stavan,

I understand that you are aspiring to become a commercial pilot in the near future and I would guide you for giving you an approach to achieve your dream. So the prerequisites of becoming a pilot are to have sound knowledge of Physics and Mathematics and to be from Science background. So, firstly you have to complete your class XII from any board in the science stream and have at least 60 percent of marks in Physics and Mathematics. After meeting these requirements you need to get done a Class I Medical from the list of doctors mentioned at the site of DGCA( Directorate General of Civil Aviation), the governing body to issue flying licenses to pilots. After fulfilling these requirements, you have to get yourself enrolled in any of the flight training schools of India and complete the flying courses and fulfilling flying hours to get your PPL(Private Pilot License) and CPL( Commercial Pilot License). Once all these are done and you have your flying license, you can apply to any commercial airlines for the position of a commercial pilot.

BEST WISHES!

Hello..

The best colleges are:- 

1: IAF, 

2: IGRUA, Fursatganj(Rae Bareily) 

3: NFTI , Gondia. 

Among the Private ones, I'll propose you to visit 

1. Ahmedabad Aviation and Aeronautics ltd. , Ahmedabad, gujarat. 

2. MPFC, Indore/Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. 

3. FLYTECH, Hyderabad. 

4. Asia pacific, Shamsabad Airport, Hyderabad. 

5. Chimes, Sagar, MP 

6. Saraswati aeronautics Academy, Sultanpur UP. 

Hope these will be helpfull...

All the best!!

Hi, 

If you are interested to become a commercial pilot then, min requirement is 12th pass with Physics & Maths...After that 

1. Clear DGCA class 2 medical and get your File Number. 

2. Take an initial ground class for an experienced instructor. 

3. Choose a good flight training school in USA, Canada, New Zealand (other than India) and take admission 

4.Fly and log min of 200 hrs 

5.Clear theory & flying exams and get your CPL 

Being a Pilot I suggest you not to contact any agents or consultancy. Do not waste your money on them. You can directly join the flight schools for your CPL training, according to me if you look at the price, time and hours the USA is the best place for training 

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Training cost depends on the country & school you select, 

In the USA the cost will be 16-22 lakh, duration 6 - 8 months, 250 hours 

In New zealand, it will be 19-25 lakh, duration 1 year, 200 hours 

In India, the same course will be around 28 - 30 lakh, duration 2 - 3 years, only 200 hours... 

In regard to the job, If you study well and prove yourself, then you will get the job..No matter what the situation is...There are many pilots who have got the job recently in India..No airline want to hire a bad pilot. You should be good at flying and theory. 

So all the best... Chase your Dreams... Never Give Up.

Hi Jyoti

The job of a pilot is a highly specialised one. It requires knowledge of air navigation, interpretation of meteorological reports, operating sophisticated electronic and mechanical controls, leading the aircraft under adverse circumstances, and being a leader to the flight crew and passengers under climatic and other emergency situations.

You are responsible for the passengers, the crew and the aircraft. Hence you must have discipline, patience, responsibility, punctuality, commitment and self-confidence. 

Basic eligibility criteria

• You must complete Class XII under the 10+2 system or its equivalent with a minimum of 50 per cent marks in maths and physics.  
• You must be at least 16 years of age to be eligible for a Student Pilot License, 17 for a Private Pilot License, and 18 for a Commercial Pilot License.
• Alternatively, you could directly enroll for the Private Pilot License once you have cleared Class XII and are 17 years old. This involves taking an exam conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation* consisting of theory papers on air navigation, aviation meteorology, air regulation and technical aspects.
• Your vision in one eye must be perfect. In general medical terminology, it is called 6/6 eyesight. In the other eye, you could have an imperfection of 6/9, which must be correctable to 6/6.
• General physical fitness is mandatory. You must be free of any disease that can hamper normal function.
• You need to complete the requisite number of hours, clear written papers and the medical examination. You need 70 percent marks to pass in each of these papers. You can keep appearing until you clear them.

Hope this helps you

Good luck!!

Hello, 

Now in golden period to become an airline pilot in India choosing to join aviation as a pilot would be a good choice if you are passionate and dedicated towards this field. 

If you are really interested take a step ahead, clear your dgca cpl exams on subjects NAV. Regards. Met. Tech general and RTR. 

It's a very expensive line if you don't want to take a loan, go for 15 years of service at IAF, then you can join airline company. 

I hope your doubt is cleared. 

If you aspire to become a commercial pilot, you will be required to complete flying training from any flying school which is recognized by the DGCA. DGCA is the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. So make sure to select a flying school recognised by DGCA before enrolling. Also ensure that the institute has sufficient facilities, lab, instructors and more.

There are various type of training programmes offered by Flying schools like

SPL ie. Student Pilot License

PPL ie. Private Pilot License

CPL ie. Commercial Pilot License

So in order to become a commercial pilot, select a school which offers CPL training programme.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA-

The eligibility criteria in most of the flying schools is that to become a commercial pilot you must pass your 12th board exams with subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Different schools might prescribe a minimum aggregate as per their own requirements. Other than this, they also lay down specific physical as well as medical eligibility criteria related to height, eyesight etc.

COST INVOLVED-

The cost involved in order to complete commercial pilot training will differ from institute to institute. You can keep an estimate around 25 Lakhs to 35 Lakhs Rupees for the entire course.

Additional Course details-

For completion of this course as prescribed by DGCA you need to complete a minimum of 200 hours of training to complete the course. After completion too it is very essential to get Type Rating which is an additional certificate which includes additional training too. The cost of this will also be additional.

Hope this helps.

Thank you

Hello Shad, It's interesting to see that you have broken off from the crowd and decided to do something different. Well for becoming a commercial pilot you have to follow the following steps:

This admission procedure generally consists of the following:

Written Examination- The test encompasses general English, Math’s, Physics and Reasoning (10+2 standard).

Pilot Aptitude Test- The test will assess your aptitude on Air Regulation, Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Aircraft, and Engine Knowledge

Personal Interview and DGCA Medical examination- The candidates succeeding in written examination and aptitude test will be required to take a medical assessment conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India.

To obtain a student pilot license, you would have to appear for an entrance examination. This consists of an Oral test and will be taken by the Chief Instructor at the School, or the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) representative. This license allows you to get flying training and permits you to take off flights on gliders or small planes that are generally provided by approved flying clubs of the country.

By the time you complete your course, you should have completed a minimum of 250 flying hours, following which you can apply for the Commercial Pilot License (CPL).

Some of the leading institutes for pursuing an Aviation course:

● Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy (IGRUA), Rae Bareilly
● Rajiv Gandhi Academy of Aviation Technology, Kerala
● National Flying Training Institute, Gondia
● Bombay Flying Club, Mumbai
● Ahmedabad Aviation & Aeronautics Ltd., Ahmedabad
● Madhya Pradesh Flying Club (MPFC), Indore
● CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, Gondia,
● Indigo Cadet Training Program, (Hamilton, New Zealand & Hyderabad, India)

Note: Every institute has its respective specifications concerning physical fitness, and eyesight specifically.

Additionally, I would like to point out that the cost to become a commercial pilot in India is quite high, somewhere around 15 to 20 lakh Indian Rupees. However, there is an alternative way to become a pilot in India without paying such high fees, and that is by joining the Indian Defense Forces. Read on for more information.

Hello!

The following are a list of some of the best flying colleges in India:

• Indira Gandhi rashtriya Uran Academy
•  National Flying  Training Institute 
• Madhypradesh Flying club 
•  Ahmedabad aviation and aeronautics 
• Bombay flying club

• Hindustan Aviation Academy, Bengaluru
• Indian Institute of Aeronautics, New Delhi
• Indian Aviation Academy, Mumbai
• Ahmedabad Aviation and Aeronautics, Ahmedabad
• All India Institute of Aeronautics, (AIIA), Dehradun
• Government Aviation Training Institute (GATI), Bhubaneswar
• CAE Oxford, Gondia, Madhyapradesh
• Wingsss College of Aviation Technology, Pune
• Kompass Aviation, New Delhi
• National College of Aviation, Chennai

On basis of any specific city you want to go to, or any other preferences, you can find the fees and any other details at www.careers360.com

Good luck!