Hey there

Indian Navy gives you a job of pride. Getting a defence job is itself a Pride as you will be given the chance to protect your motherland. Indian Navy has various entries if you are talking about a commission officer then it's one of the best job in the country the salary may not be like commercial pilots as commercial pilots are paid really well. But the main point is what your interest is if you want to make money then go to commercial pilot job or if you want pride, royal job then go for Indian Navy.

Good luck

Hello aspirant,

Yes you can become a pilot after completing your Engineering.

For it you will have to join an institute which trains commercial pilot.

The requirements to be a pilot changes from one institution to another. Few of the credentials that are common among all institutions are that the candidate should be an Indian citizen, has to be unmarried and can’t have any mental or physical problems. One can apply for a student pilot license at the age of 16 years. The candidates should ensure that they have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in their 10+2. They should also have an aggregate score of 50% in all subjects. To become get the commercial pilot license you need to study B.Sc. aviation from a well-recognized academy which has been recognized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Every college will conduct an entrance test before admitting students for their programs.

Before handing out the commercial pilot licenses, the candidates will be given a student pilot license which will allow the students to fly the small planes or gliders. To avail the student pilot license the candidates have to go through the below tests.

3 Steps to become a Commercial Pilot in India

• Step 1: Written examination

This examination is conducted to test the knowledge of students in subjects like English, Physics, and Mathematics. It is mandatory for those aspiring to study aviation to have studied physics and mathematics in higher secondary.

• Step 2: Pilot Aptitude Test:

In this exam, the candidate’s technical knowledge regarding the field of aviation will be done. Their knowledge in areas like aviation meteorology, aircraft and engine technology, navigation, and aircraft regulation.

• Step 3: Personal interview and DGCA medical examination:

The personal interview can either be done by the authorities from the college or can be done by the officials of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Council. The medical examination will be done only by the assigned doctors from DGCA. This is done to ensure that the candidate is in their best mental and physical health.

After getting the student pilot license the aspiring pilots are expected to have completed 250 hours of ground experience. Whether to grant the candidate with the license will be decided completely by the DGCA council. The test will be an oral examination where the students have to get through in one attempt or will not be allowed to apply again.

I hope it helps

Hello Nikhil!

To become a commercial pilot :

1. First , you have to obtain commercial pilot's license, whose eligibility criteria is that you should be 18 years old and should have good communication skills. Also , for this a physical exam is conducted.
2. Now , you can learn the basics of the process of flight ,for  which many flight schools offer recreational or private training courses this will help you.
3. Now ,to become licensed, commercial pilot you must pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) practical test, which is administered by a registered official.  (If you want more information regarding this test please fell free to ask)
4. Now , last to become licensed as an airline transport pilot you need to complete some basic eligibility criteria such as you should be at least 23 years old, have a minimum of 1,500 hours of flight experience, and pass FAA examinations.

Hope it helps !

Hi there,

Here's the list of some the best pilot training institutes:

• Hindustan Aviation Academy, Bengaluru
• Indian Institute of Aeronautics, New Delhi
• Indian Aviation Academy, Mumbai
• Ahmedabad Aviation and Aeronautics, Ahmedabad
• All India Institute of Aeronautics, (AIIA), Dehradun
• Government Aviation Training Institute (GATI), Bhubaneswar
• CAE Oxford, Gondia, Madhyapradesh
• Wingsss College of Aviation Technology, Pune
• Kompass Aviation, New Delhi
• National College of Aviation, Chennai

Hope it helped to clear your delimma.

Hello,

First, make up a strong mind as this process requires a lot of money investment.

To be eligible to become a pilot, you have to first pass Class 12 with 50% in PCM subjects.

Later, you have to apply for Pilot Training schools. There are several famous ones in India. To get admission, along with clearing written test, you have to clear medical test also.

Instead of Pilot Schools, you can also join Pilot Training Programs by airlines like Spicejet, British Airways. Applications are available on official sites.

At the end of training, you have to gain enough flying hours and then give DGCA exam. For the whole process, in some cases, it might cost upto 50 lakhs.

Hope this helps.

Thanks.

• Adventure flight education  private
• Kompass aviation
• Glorietta aviation
• Avalon academy( branches available)

Hi Deepanshu,

To be eligible for commercial pilot the candidate should have passed 10+2 from science stream with minimum aggregate of 50% to become eligible for CPL. The minimum age limit for CPL is 17 years.

Hi Deepanshu,

Qualifications to become a commercial pilot are as follows:-

1) bachelor's degree in Aircraft operation, aeronautical engineering for the fields necessary for this field.

2) to become a commercial pilot the applicants must have the age more than 18 years.

3) the candidate must know how to speak in English , write English.

I hope your question has been answered properly.

All the best for your future!

Hello,

The prerequisites to Become pilot are as follows:

1. You should have cleared in 12 or equivalent exam with a minimum of 50% marks in physics and maths.

2. You should be 16 to get a student pilot license, 17 for a private pilot license and 18 for a commercial pilot license.

3. If not this way, you can also directly enroll for a commercial pilot license after clearing your 12th at 17th years of age by giving an exam conducted by directorate general of civil aviation.

4. Your vision in one eye should be perfect. In medical language it is demonstrated by 6/6.

5. General Physical fitness is necessary.

6. You need to complete the requisite no. Of hours and clear all the papers with minimal 70% (you can appear again until you score the requisite marks).

The Colleges for aviation in India are:

1. Air Carnival Aviation Academy, Coimbatore

2. Sha shib aviation Academy, Kochi

3. Wingss College of Aviation Academy, Pune

4. PTC Aviation Academy, Chennai

5. Asia Pacific Flight training academy, Hyderabad

6. IGIA, Delhi

7. Ahmedabad Aviation and Aeronautics, Ahmedabad

These are some of the academy's in which you can enroll and clear all the prerequisites.

Hi Farhan,

Yes of course, B.Arch graduate can become a commercial pilot with having good command over relevant skills. There is no any special preference given to B.Tech student over B.Arch student.

You need to pass in only Physics and Mathematics in class 12th. Even if you have not passed so than National Institute of Open Schooling is open for you.

For being a commercial pilot you need to clear the DGCA commercial pilot license exam.

All you need to have is relevant skills and passed from physics and mathematics subjects.

Hope you got the required information.

All The Best!!