I want to be an Indian pilot and i am a girl. I want to know the steps for achieving my goal.
As you are just about to complete your 12th standard studies, you are sailing on the right track and all you require is an understanding of the small steps and methods involved required to get your hot seat in cockpit of a ravishing aircraft.
Lets try and understand the method step by step:
1) Minimum Qualification
The minimum qualifications to become a pilot is scoring at least 55% aggregate marks in 10+2 in Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry and Maths).
If you are a non-science student, then you can study these subjects by enrolling in a course conducted by NIOS (National Institute of Open Sciences).
As mentioned above, these are only the minimum qualifications to join a flying school, after entering a flying school one has to sail through many medical and physical tests to become eligible for the post of a pilot.
2) Choosing between Commercial and Army
This is just like choosing between medical and non-medical if you decide to pursue science. Just like medical and non-medical originate from a broader category (Science) similarly Commercial and Army Pilots originate from the same plant.
Although they both originate from the same plant, their selection process and training methods are poles apart. That is why it is advised first to sit down and decide what road(either commercial or air force) you are going to espouse.
3) Training
If you decide to become a commercial pilot, then you need to attend a flying school to earn your Commercial Pilot License(CPL). Some of the certified and reputed flying schools in India are:
GRUA (Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi), Fursatganj
Gujarat Flying Club, Vadodara
Delhi Flying Club, Delhi
Madras Flying Club (Chennai)
Patiala Aviation Club, Patiala
Haryana Institute of Civil Aviation, Karnal
Aspirants who clear this entrance exam are then scrutinized through a physical and medical exam. After which the final candidates are hand-picked.
At the training school, students get in flight training as well as theoretical lectures.
By the time you leave the flying school, youd have earned sufficient flying hours, so you can apply for the Commercial Pilot License as soon as you leave the flying school and test your hands at the craft you have been mastering since ages.
After earning the commercial pilot license, you then need to go for the Type Rating.
Type Rating is the training or mentoring you get beyond the rudimentary flying school training. This training certifies that you are eligible to fly a particular aircraft.
But, if you decide to become an army pilot, then you need to enter the Indian Air Force.
The Indian Defence Forces have one of the most rigorous, competitive and highly efficient recruitment processes.
They test the candidates on various grounds again and again on multiple levels before handing him/her over a prestigious position in the army.
There are many routes via which you can join the Indian Armed Forces.
Hey Deepti,
For becoing a pilot, yiu need to give the IAF exams.
IAF Women Pilot Exams: Eligibility Criteria
1. Minimum Educational Qualification: Graduate with Physics and Maths at 10 + 2 level. Should not have failed in Pilot Aptitude Battery Test. ...
2. Age Limit: 19 to 23 years. 25 years for those having Commercial Pilot License. ...
3. Physical Eligibility: Medically fit for Flying Branch.
Hello Deepti,
To achieve your goal . You must be from the science background in the 11th and 12th standards .
So after completion of the 12th standard from science background. You can directly join in the course of pilot of 2 years in India .
But according to the analysis in India the pilot courses are not much efficient and also the after completion of course in India it takes much time to get a job
If possible better purses your pilot course in aboard for better career.
All the best
Hello Deepti,
To achieve your goal . You must be from the science background in the 11th and 12th standards .
So after completion of the 12th standard from science background. You can directly join in the course of pilot of 2 years in India .
But according to the analysis in India the pilot courses are not much efficient and also the after completion of course in India it takes much time to get a job
If possible better purses your pilot course in aboard for better career.
All the best
Hello Deepti,
Minimum Educational Qualification:
Graduate with Physics and Maths at 10 + 2 level. Should not have failed in Pilot Aptitude Battery Test.
OR Senior Division Air Wing 'C' Certificate.
OR BE (four years)
Age Limit:
19 to 23 years. 25 years for those having Commercial Pilot License. Unmarried, Widows (Without any child) of service personnel killed on duty can also apply.
Physical Eligibility:
Medically fit for Flying Branch. Minimum Height 162.5cm. Leg length between 99 and 129 cm. Should not be colour/night blind or wearing glasses. Should not have failed in Pilot Aptitude Battery Test. Candidates holding Senior Division Air Wing ‘C’ Certificate are to apply through respective Air Squadron. Clause of Physics and Maths at 10 +2 level is not applicable for them.
IAF Women Pilot Exams: Pattern
Only short-listed candidates will be called for SSB Test. The potential to be an officer will be tested through Psychological Test, Group Test and Interview spread over 5-6 days at one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Mysore and Varanasi. Medical Examination will be conducted, Bangalore. Those selected will undergo training of 72 weeks.
IAF Women Pilot Exams: Tentative Dates
Women Pilot exam is generally held in the month of January and July.
IAF Women Pilot Exams: Application Form
Candidates should apply in the prescribed format and to the address as mentioned in the advertisement issued by the recruiting authority. Candidates holding Senior Division Air Wing 'C' Certificate are to apply through respective Air Squadron or candidate can post their application to Headquarters SSC (W) F (P), Post Bag No.001, DHQ Post Office, New Delhi-110001 by the specified date.
The candidate can also visit the Indian Air force website www.careerairforce.nic.in
Thank you.
Hello Deepti
its training curriculum is almost different from any course taught in India, understanding it becomes a tad bit difficult.
If you are about to complete your 12th standard studies, you are sailing on the right track and all you require is an understanding of the small steps and methods involved required to get your hot seat in cockpit of a ravishing aircraft.
Let’s try and understand the method step by step:
1) Minimum Qualification
The minimum qualifications to become a pilot is scoring at least 55% aggregate marks in 10+2 in Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry and Maths).
If you are a non-science student, then you can study these subjects by enrolling in a course conducted by NIOS (National Institute of Open Sciences).
As mentioned above, these are only the minimum qualifications to join a flying school, after entering a flying school one has to sail through many medical and physical tests to become eligible for the post of a pilot.
2) Choosing between Commercial and Army
This is just like choosing between medical and non-medical if you decide to pursue science. Just like medical and non-medical originate from a broader category (Science) similarly Commercial and Army Pilots originate from the same plant.
Although they both originate from the same plant, their selection process and training methods are poles apart. That is why it is advised first to sit down and decide what road(either commercial or air force) you are going to espouse.
3) Training
If you decide to become a commercial pilot, then you need to attend a flying school to earn your Commercial Pilot License(CPL). Some of the certified and reputed flying schools in India are:
· GRUA (Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi), Fursatganj
· Gujarat Flying Club, Vadodara
· Delhi Flying Club, Delhi
· Madras Flying Club (Chennai)
· Patiala Aviation Club, Patiala
· Haryana Institute of Civil Aviation, Karnal
Aspirants who clear this entrance exam are then scrutinized through a physical and medical exam. After which the final candidates are hand-picked.
At the training school, students get in flight training as well as theoretical lectures.
By the time you leave the flying school, you’d have earned sufficient flying hours, so you can apply for the Commercial Pilot License as soon as you leave the flying school and test your hands at the craft you have been mastering since ages.
After earning the commercial pilot license, you then need to go for the Type Rating.
Type Rating is the training or mentoring you get beyond the rudimentary flying school training. This training certifies that you are eligible to fly a particular aircraft.
But, if you decide to become an army pilot, then you need to enter the Indian Air Force.
The Indian Defence Forces have one of the most rigorous, competitive and highly efficient recruitment processes.
They test the candidates on various grounds again and again on multiple levels before handing him/her over a prestigious position in the army.
There are many routes via which you can join the Indian Armed Forces.