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by admin | February 06 2025

COMMERCIAL PILOT – Flying On The Wings Of Success And Adventure!

WHO IS A COMMERCIAL PILOT?

A commercial pilot controls and operates an aircraft right from the take-off to landing. They enjoy high paying careers, but also need high investment, regular training, and constant skill upgradation. They are responsible for navigating the aircraft on the land as well as in the air while maintaining contact with the ATC (Air Control Tower) of the source and destination airports. They have to understand and manage weather conditions for the safe travel of the passenger and the cargo.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PILOTS AND TRAININGS?

Pilot training is not like any conventional Bachelors and Master programs which is broadly consistent across the globe. To become a Pilot, you need to meet different license and flight requirements which will vary depending on the aircraft and the country of training or practice.

Following are the common pilot opportunities available in the aviation sector:

  • Commercial Airline Pilot
  • Corporate Pilot
  • Air Ambulance Pilot
  • Agricultural Pilot
  • Flight Instructor
  • Test Pilot
  • Airline Transport Pilot
  • Cargo Pilot
  • Helicopter Pilot

LICENSING PROCESS AND INSTITUTES IN INDIA

  • Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy (IGRUA) – UP
  • Rajiv Gandhi Academy of Aviation Technology – Kerala
  • CAE – National Flying Training Institute – Maharashtra
  • Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics (IGIA) – Delhi, Chandigarh
  • Bombay Flying Club
  • Indigo, Spicejet (Spice Star Academy) and Air India Pilot Training Programs
  • Ahmedabad Aviation & Aeronautics Limited
  • Delhi Flying Club
  • Nagpur Flying Club
  • Fly By Aviation – Kolkata
  • Pioneer Flying Academy – Madhya Pradesh
  • Asian Academy of Aeronautics – Dehradun
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) – Bangalore
  • Government Flying Training School (GFTS) – Multiple Locations
  • Vayudoot Aviation, Mumbai

The approximate expense of training and licensing ranges from 10 Lakhs (for Govt. Training) to 30 Lakhs. It takes minimum two years as per the licensing requirements to complete the entire process. However, in reality, it takes longer as the flight hour requirements are not easy to meet.

LICENSING PROCESS AND INSTITUTES IN USA

The approximate expense of training and licensing is upto 95,000 USD. It takes minimum 30 months as per the licensing requirements to complete the entire process. It may, however, take longer as the flight hours and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requirements are not easy to meet.

Sharing some top names for pilot training around the world:

  • Purdue University Aviation College – USA
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University College of Aviation – USA
  • Ohio State University Aviation College – USA
  • Western Michigan University Aviation College – USA
  • Pan Am International Flying Academy – USA
  • University of New South Wales Aviation – Australia
  • CTC Aviation – UK
  • Oxford Aviation Academy – Multiple Locations Worldwide
  • Olympus Aviation Academy – Europe
  • Ardmore Flying School – New Zealand

Reach out for guidance with shortlisting and applying in the right university for you!

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