Career As a Pilot
A Pilot is a type of Air Crew Officer who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.
It is also known as Aviator, Commuter Pilot, Aircraft Pilot, Airline Pilot, Airline Transport Pilot and Airline Captain.
He is someone who is a part of aviation industry and directly operates the directional flight controls of an aircraft.
Being a Pilot, you can enjoy an exciting, rewarding & fast-paced lifestyle. You can also have an opportunity to experience new cultures and travel around the world.
Pilots are highly trained, experienced professionals who can be eligible to fly different kinds of aircraft and helicopters.
The term aviator was first used in 1887 as a variation in term “aviation” that was coined by G. de la Landelle in 1863.
Who was the first pilot of India & the world?
Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy was the first licensed pilot of India.
Wiley Hardeman Post was the first pilot to fly solo around the world.
Courses & Eligibility
In India, there are various pilot training Institutions that provide various training courses. The training courses that are offered by the institutions are given here. You can pursue for these training courses after 12th.
Training Courses:
- Student Pilot License: The duration of this course is six months.
- Private Pilot License: It is one year duration course.
- Commercial Pilot License: The duration of this course is three years.
Through these training courses, you can only allow to fly as a co-pilot. If you interested to fly as a captain then, you have to need an Airline Transport Pilot’s License.
Eligibility
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The eligibility criteria to become a pilot are given below:
- You have to complete your 12th/ equivalent examination.
- You have to secure 50% marks in class 12th & equivalent.
- Only those candidates pursue a pilot training course that have Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics in class 12th.
- The maximum age limit is required 17 years.
Skill required to become a pilot:
- Good IQ and Problem solving skills
- Physically Fit
- Decision Making Skills
- Good Eyesight
- Good Communication Skills
Some of the famous institution in India that offer pilot training courses:
- Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi, Rae Bareli
- Government Aviation Training Institute, Bhubaneswar
- Government Flying Club, Lucknow
- Orient Flight School, Chennai
- Puducherry Thakur College of Aviation
- Institute of Aviation and Aviation Safety
- Rajiv Gandhi National Flight Training Institute
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Admission
To become a pilot, you can get direct admission in top pilot training institution. But you have to qualify the entrance exam & must be physically fit as per the standards of the aviation induatry.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducts a national level entrance test every year, which is known as IGRUA Entrance Test.
To get training in a private institution, you have to pay fees of Rs. 15 to 20 lakh approx. The fee will be less or more on the basis of what type of license you need.
I want to join Air Force as a Pilot what should I do?
You have to qualify the NDA Entrance Exam 2021, AFCAT Exam and CDS Exam to join Indian Air force. After qualify these examination you have to undergo SSB process and after Physical and Medical test you will be given a training of 31/2 years. After the training period you will serving as a Pilot in Indian Air Force or Navy/Army.
Career & Jobs
Pilot career is one of the finest, exciting & most rewarding career all over the globe.
What does a Pilot do?
Pilots fly helicopters, commercial aircraft, biplanes, bombers, rescue planes, jets and cargo planes.
Pilot may be responsible for transporting commercial products, civilians, private goods, members of the military or other types of cargo.
Before departing, they study the weather condition, check aircraft is airworthy, make sure fuel & cargo are safely loaded and confirm flight plans and navigational route.
Pilots are responsible for the safety of all crew and passengers on board during the flight.
In the private sector, they typically fly smaller planes such as light aircraft or jets.
Most of the time, pilot is carefully checking sophisticated computer-controlled programmed navigational and communications systems.
They keep in touch with the air traffic control and must be ready to deal with unexpected changes in weather and other conditions.
What is the workplace where a pilot works?
Pilot is employed by the commercial airlines and governments aviation departments. As a Pilot, you can also work as an individual in private sectors.
You can also make your career in the military. Military pilots transport military personnel, soldiers, equipment, or goods for the government.
They are employed as test pilots & evaluate new and experimental aircraft prototypes.
Commercial Pilots are also employed by businessmen or celebrities.
In airlines sector, the job growth is comparatively better. The population growth & economic give boost to the airline sector.
If some pilots have an enough experience in the industry, they may eventually decide to establish or work in an aviation school.
Job Profiles:
- Co-Pilot
- Chief Pilot
- Commercial Pilot
- Airline Pilot
- Captain
- Commuter Pilot
- First Officer
- Experimental Test Pilot
Top Recruiters:
- Air India
- India Jet Airways
- Alliance Air
- Air Costa
- Air India Charters Ltd
- SpiceJet
- IndiGo
- AirAsia
Getting a job as a pilot is not enough!
Note that even after becoming a commercial pilot, they need to have a regular medical checkup. If any problem occurs in their health, it may cause cancellation of the pilot license.
So, Overall, the pilot job is too challenging but highly rewarding.
Salary
“Sky is limit for Private Jet Pilot & Commercial Pilot“
In India, if one should have a flying experience of 250 hours they can work as a commercial pilot. The salary of commercial pilot is high in India. As a fresher, they can earn Rs 1.5 Lakh per month. After gaining experience, they can get Rs. 5 to 6 Lakh per month on International route.
The starting salary of a private jet pilot is same as commercial pilot, but after an experience they have paid Rs. 50 lakh per annum.
If you work with the Indian Army and Indian Navy, than you can earn in between Rs. 5 Lacs to 8 lacs per year. It is a respect & honor for any pilot to work with the Indian Air Force.
To be a commercial pilot in abroad, one has a flying experience of 750 hours & have a basic license experience. In abroad, the salary package is double than India. In some countries, the salary is increased 3 or 4 times better than in India.
How many hours they work?
Rarely, pilot can work 40 hours in a week. They can work late at night, on weekends & even on holidays. If they work as a commercial pilot, 8 hour break is gives them between shifts. Most of the pilots fly between 85 and 100 hours per month. They are limited to a total of 100 hours per month, or 1000 hours in one year.
Books & Study Material
- How to Become A Pilot: The Step-by-Step Guide to Flying by Federal Aviation Administration
- Adventure of Becoming an Airline Pilot by George Flavell
- Your Pilot’s License, Eighth Edition by Jerry Eichenberger
- To Be an Airline Pilot by Andrew Cook
For more information about Career As a Pilot, you can ask query below.
other than nda no other course less than 15-20Lakh
Tell me clearly that what’s the process to become a pilot after the 12th?
Is any government schemes for girls to reduce this highly expenses
I am passed out 12th in 2015… So, I can apply poilt post…
Hey my couse was commerce in clss12th without maths, i m doing eng hons now . I m a girl can i apply for pilot?
I am grade 10TH STUDENT i want to make my career as a pilot as in the artical above it is mention that the all round for becoming a pilot is about 15 TO 20 lakhs is there any goverment collage or scholarship ..which take less amount then this.
For commercial pilot the fee is generally high. You can also become Pilot in indian air force after cracking NDA exam.
I m a bipc student and completed degree.can i eglible in pilot job.
Sir I what the placement scenario after getting an CPL licence from IGRUA
Is there any maximum age limit for becoming pilot and while applying for job.
Thanks
Maximum age limit is 60 to 65 years.
Can a person treated by LASIK operation became pilot
Sir…Commerce se nhi kr skte ..
Candidates with PCM subjects in 12th are eligible to apply.
Iam passed in 12th class.what are the study in next stage.
You have go for course options for your training to become a pilot. Details of course is given in the article.
I want to do commercial pilot.
what is the procedure to become commercial pilot?
I’m in 10th now and I wanted to become a pilot.. But there is a problem..I’m suffering from myopia, so i have to ask that it is not a major problem to become a pilot…. Myopia is a problem to become pilot for me or not…
now currently i am doing bsc cs soo can i do cpl now also
Sir my question is that if I will qualify NDA exam than what will be the fees to get admission in good college for airline pilot ??
after 2+…………….in which field of aviation shld i take?
I did my 10+2 in commerce with 70 marks , now I m in b.com 3rd year. Am I eligible for it ??
No, only those candidates can pursue a pilot training course that have Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics in class 12th.
I did my +2 in Commerce with 50 percent marks, now I am in last semester of BA and my age is 21 can I apply for transport Pilot?
I am passed 12th in up board
sir I am 12th class in science my dream is pilot.
sir i am a student of class 10 what can i do for going in indian air force
I’m passed 10+2arts 56% marks so apply for pilot course
Can totally one ear deaf girl become commercial pilot?
You should be medically fit.
Sir what will be the total cost for commercial pilot including bachelor’s degree
what is the fee structure to become a pilot.
I am 12(scn) standard student and I wanted to become a pilot .. please tell me some tips about how to become a pilot..
I am 12th science marks is 70per in a above but abo solution please
I have completed my 12 and I’m pursuing a degree course in computer sci..and I’m 18+ .Am I eligible for any of the pilot training course
sir,im studying diplomo 3rd year mechanical engineering .My dream to become a pilot .My age is 18 and we are poor family .can i eligible for pilot job and that much investmest my family cant bear.please sir give me a suggestion to become a pilot
Sir,I am 12th pass with PCMB subject what I do for becoming
Pilot.
I am study in 12th class. My dream is pilot job.please suggested me.
Sir,
I am in 12class and my age is
18yrs .
Can I eligible for pilot ??
Sir I am tenth class student what I do for take job of pilot
sir, how can i prepare my self for become a comercial pilot
My height is 60 cm can I apply for commercial pilot
I want to become an pilot. I am pursuing in bsc maths 2 nd year what should i do for pilot
I am 12th standard student. I dreams to becomes piolet. Please suggest to format the piolet
How much does it cost to become a private pilot?
Actually I have little stammering problem can I apply for pilot job?
Sir which physcial requirements are required n how many times medical test should be passed??
Which kind of entrance exams
Sir,
I’m currently in 12th STD with PCM group. I just want to know that how much is the total amount of fees required to become an commercial piolet. And which and when the entrence exams are conducted?
Sir I am 18 years old and just Passed HSC board Exams….But problem is that i have specs of -2.75 both eyes.So am i eligible or I have to go for the Laser Surgery or something…Sir Please Help….
Sir. This year I have appeared in my 12th exam. I wear spectacles of power -1.25. Am I eligible for being pilot.
Yes, you are eligible.
maths is compusalry to become a pilot
yes.
I want to become a commercial pilot but I am having myopia of-1.25 D in my both eyes
Am I eligible?
can a girl apply for NDA exam???
No, girls are not allowed to appear in NDA.
Age requirement for commercial pilot or age limit
Do i apply for CPL after class 10 …as i am already of 16+ ?????
I have passed 12th exam nd I want to become a pilot so plz tell me in detail how I can join as a pilot we can join it by intrance or direct.
I’m in 12th std currently and i want to become a pilot so plz tell what i have to do after 12th to become pilot
Just read the abpvrabove given information and act accordingly.
Sir
Iam studying in 12th class .I want to become a pilot .what should i do to become a pilot
Read the above article. It gives sufficient details on what you should do to become a pilot.
Hello i am vijay Singh
I had clear student pilot license so is there any jpb on the base of SPL.. Please let me know
Where did u get CPL training ? …cani be in contact with u? dn’t mind please
sir
i am in 12 and want to become a pilot so please can u tell me
when is IGRUA exam conducted in 2018
12th may
I am currently studying in 12th. But I am already 18, so will it pose any problem.
What are the medical tests performed.
How many entrance tests are there in total and when it is likely to take place.
Is the fees amount fixed or is there any scholarship or reservation.
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sir i have PCB as my subject…so can i appear for this career or maths is still needed
Mathematics is compulsory for Pilot course.
When is the entrance exam conducted??
Who is entrance exam for the pilot
Sir mujhe ek baat samajh me nhi aati ki commercial pilot license se liye private aur student pilot license ki jarurat hoti hai
yes.
Nice to know about my ‘Dream’ Thank you!
I hav passed puc before 3years with 59% and after I completed diploma in mechanical engineering wat shall I do nxt to become a pilot
i have finished my pu …nd i have scored 83%..and now am studying enginnering..i wanna become air hostress its my cheared dream.
If you are too smart and look good and in the same way good communication skills and weight as per height check your bmi if have all the above you can directly attend to walk-in interviews for all the airline
Well,it is mentioned that,to get admission in training institute the fee is Rs.20lakh or more for private institute….isn’t there any government institute for pilot training????please reply me if someone knows about it..
Maim Mujhe bhi pilot bna hai please Mujhe aap thodi si bata skti hai ki Mujhe kya krna hoga
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i am passed 12science in 76%marks so apply for pilot post
i am passed 12science in 76%marks so apply for pilot post
Is there a scope of pilot in future?what qualifications we need after passing our 12 PCM
i am passed 10+2 with 55% i able for pilot training process but my age is 19 so i am able for that
Yes…. you can
I am a student of B.sc ATHM…after graduation. Am I eligible for pilot study
I have physics chemistry and biology in my 10+2 course. Having a keen desire i want to join the commercial aviation industry. Am i eligible for it?
I’m passed 12science in50 percent mark so apply for the pilot post
I have completed m.com in commerce can I able for pilot
Being pilot is a tuff competition or not?
Yes.