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In order to become a commercial pilot you must have completed your Class XIIth under the 10+2 system or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in mathematics and physics.
Training in commercial flying can be taken with flying clubs, the Rashtriya Udan Academy, Private Flying academies.
The training goes through 3 stages of license. The licenses have to be procured in the following order:
1. Student Pilot Licence.
2. Private Pilot Licence.
3. Commercial Pilot Licence
After Class XI/XII (with PCM) students can apply for the SPL.
On passing Class XII (PCM) they may enroll for the next licence -PPL.
On getting the PPL training begins for CPL.
Details of the Licences:
Student pilot licence can be taken at flying clubs in every State. It is a theory exam.
Eligibility - Age of 16 years minimum and pass in Class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee is required.
Selection - Candidates taking the SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month. Candidates have to enroll a month before the examination. Selected candidates go through a medical test and the Pilot Aptitude Test.
Private pilot licence is a practical training. A total of 60 hours of flying is needed of which 20 hours minimum should be solo and 5 hours cross country.There is a theory examination also.
Commercial pilot licence requires flying training for 190 hours to complete 250 hours of flying.
Some of the best institutes to pursue commercial pilot training program are:
- Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy.
- Assam Flying Club-Guwahati.
- Flying Training Institute-Behala.
- Hissar Aviation Club-Hissar.
- Karnal Aviation Club-Karnal.
- Kerala Aviation Training Centre Civil Aerodrome-Tiruvanthapuram.
- Pinjore Aviation Club-Ambala.