Can I become a pilot after completing BE aeronautical engineering?

The answer is yes. You can definitely become a pilot after graduating with a degree in aeronautical engineering. But, I will give you my opinions on it. In the end, do whatever you feel is right. Now doing aeronautical engineering before pilot training has its own pros and cons. Let me start with the pros first. Pros: First of all, you'll have a degree as a backup and have a strong resume for your job application. If god forbid, something bad happens in your flying career and you're grounded, you'll at least have a degree to fall back on. Next benefit is that you'll have knowledge about the design and system of aircrafts which will help you in your flight training. Also, basically in India especially, if any of those neighbor asks, have you done engineering? You can say yes, because otherwise they think that you are not even a human being. Cons :Coming to the cons now, the course will easily take approximately 4 years to complete full time before you can move on to flight training (if by then flying is still your passion). It will cost you additional money to do before you again spend a huge sum for your flight training. Generally the interviews at the airline will not care if you have a degree or not because what matters to them on how you performed in your training and are you capable of becoming a valuable addition to their company or not. People may have different views on this point. As I told, these are my own opinions.

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Yes, it requires only 10+2. So definitely can. For becoming a commercial pilot, there is a specific eligibility criteria, which you should first be aware of. This is decided on what subjects have you taken in class 12th. It requires PCM to be a pilot. And, even if you have not opted for the same, then you can appear separately for these subjects and become eligible. Further, you should be aware that you are medically fit to be a pilot, so I would suggest you to visit<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.dgca.nic.in/medical/medical-ind.htmandgototheclass2nd" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>http://www.dgca.nic.in/medical/medical-ind.htmandgototheclass2nd</a> examiners tab to find out doctors who will examine you for initial fitness. You can visit any doctorate from the list as per your convenience. Once you are done with Class 2nd medical, find out a suitable flying club for you as per your convenience. You can fly in India or abroad. I would suggest you fly in India. Besides finding the club, be aware that you will have to appear for: 1. Air Navigation 2. Aviation Meteorology 3. Air Regulations 4. Aviation Technical 5. Aircraft Specific 6. Radio Telephony Here, 1-5 are conducted by DGCA and 6 is conducted by WPC. Prepare for these subjects and appear, as exams are conducted every quarterly. For preparation, flying club will help you or there are private instructors available in metro cities as well. You will fly for 200Hrs + Clear DGCA and WPC exams + Clear Class 1st medical, then you shall GET your CPL. The next license is ATPL, which you shall be able to apply for once. You will then have to probably fund or self-sponsor your type rating on whatever fleet you are selected in an airline. Then, you finally GET a job as a pilot. I hope the process is well explained to you. CPL is an expensive affair. It might cost you around Rs.18-20 Lacs for flying + DGCA exams Rs.500/- each exam + Medicals for Rs.10, 000 + endorsements and license issue fees around Rs.25k + Type Rating around Rs.15 Lacs. So, decide wisely before you enter the field.

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