This simple guide will help you work towards achieving your goal of becoming a commercial pilot in India!
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Education
To start, you need to complete your 10+2 education or graduation from a recognised board or university. You must be proficient in English.
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Other requirements
You must have a Class 2 Medical Certificate from an approved medical examiner, ensuring you are fit for flying.
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Join a flying school
Enrol in a recognised flying school or aviation academy to start your training.
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Aviation schools
Some well-known institutions include Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi, Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy, and The Bombay Flying Club.
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Ground and flight training
You will need to undergo both ground training (theory) and flight training (practical) to become skilled in flying.
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Obtain required licenses
You will need to obtain different licenses in the following order:
Student Pilot License (SPL)
Private Pilot License (PPL)
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
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Gain required flight hours
As part of the training, you must accumulate a set number of flight hours to qualify for your Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
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Cost of training
Becoming a commercial pilot in India can be expensive. The total cost of training can range from Rs 80 lakh to 1 crore, depending on the flying school and training requirements.
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Expenses
If you don’t have enough funds, you can consider applying for scholarships and student loans to cover the expenses of a flying school.