How to become a pilot in India?

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.htm" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>http://www.dgca.nic.in/medical/medical-ind.htm</a> Go to the class 2nd 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 Nav. 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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<p dir="ltr">Steps to follow for pursuing a career as a Pilot in India are mentioned below -</p><ol><li dir="ltr">Meet certain eligibility. You must be at least 17 years old. Complete your 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. Have a medical fitness certificate from a certified medical practitioner.</li><li dir="ltr">Choose a flying school. You need to select a flying school that is approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).</li><li dir="ltr">The pilot training course consists of two parts - ground training and flying training.</li><li dir="ltr">Once you have completed the ground training and a minimum of 20 hours of flying training you can apply for a student pilot license. This license allows you to fly an aircraft under the supervision of a certified instructor.</li><li dir="ltr">After completing 40 hours of flying training you can apply for a Private Pilot License (PPL). This license allows you to fly an aircraft as a solo pilot.</li><li dir="ltr">To become a commercial pilot in India obtain a Commercial Pilot License (CPL). To obtain a CPL, you must have completed a minimum of 200 hours of flying training including 100 hours of solo flying. You must also pass a written exam and a flight test.</li><li dir="ltr">Once you have obtained a CPL you need to gain experience by working as a co-pilot with an airline. You need to have a minimum of 250 hours of flying experience before you can apply for a job as a pilot with an airline.</li></ol>

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