Is there a difference between civil aviation pilot training and military pilot training?

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    Aishwarya Rai | Contributor-Level 10

    6 months ago

    Yes, civil and military aviation training differ significantly in terms of structure, purpose, and intensity. Here's a comparison:

    Aspect

    Civil Aviation Training

    Military Pilot Training

    Purpose

    Prepares pilots for commercial airline jobs.

    Trains pilots for defense operations.

    Duration

    ~1-2 years for CPL

    3-4 years with additional military training.

    Training Environment

    Controlled, commercial flying conditions.

    Intense combat, emergency, and high-G training.

    Aircraft Type

    Trained on commercial jets and small aircraft.

    Trained on high-speed fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters.

    Regulating Authority

    DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation).

    IAF/Indian Navy/Indian Army Aviation Corps.

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