How to become a pilot?

There are two ways to be a pilot: a private pilot and a defense pilot. Therefore, first you will have to decide what kind of pilot you want to be—a commercial pilot, a fighter pilot, or an airline pilot. Now you will need to ensure you meet the minimum eligibility criteria, which is: (A) You are 17 years old. (B) You had math and Physics at class 12th level. Depending on where you apply, you may also require medical clearance from the appropriate authorities. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you have two options: Either take the NDA after the 12th or the AFCAT exam after completing graduation to get an opportunity to be a pilot in the Indian Air Force. Or, apply to get enrolled in a flying school to gain a commercial pilot license (CPL) issued by the Directorate of General Civil Aviation. The steps to becoming a pilot through the private route are: 1. Find a good flying school by comparing fees, training faculty, and credibility. You can take help from the Shiksha website, which will help you choose the best pilot training college at a location of your choice. 2. Ensure that you meet the admission requirements specified by the chosen training school. 3. Then you will be required to gain a minimum of flying experience along with theoretical knowledge. For example, if you want to be a commercial pilot, a minimum of 250 hours of flying experience is required, and for an airline pilot, a minimum of 1,500 hours is needed. 4. After successfully gaining minimum flying experience, you will become eligible for a pilot's licence depending upon the number of flying hours. 5. After that, if you want to apply to any airline, you may be required to undergo further training or aptitude and psychological tests as mandated by the airline. Following that, you may gain more practical flying experience in order to advance to the captain's rank for an airline.

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