Best Flying / Pilot Training Colleges in Bangalore - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

The Pilot salary in India depends on - experience, employer and job type. The average figures for a Commercial Pilot salary  are mentioned below -

·        InterGlobe Aviation - INR 52 LPA

·        Air India - INR 36.5 LPA

·        Spicejet - INR 47.4 LPA

·        JetAirways - INR 64.3 LPA

·        Emirates Airlines - INR 81.9 LPA

·        AirAsia - INR 28.2 LPA 

Source - Multiple external/official sites on the web, data may vary.

The minimum qualification you'll need to obtain is to pass Class 12 from a recognised board with PCM subjects. Your age must be 17 years or more for a Private Pilot License - PPL and 18 years for a Commercial Pilot License - CPL
A medical examiner from DGCA will provide you with a Class 2 medical certificate based on your eyesight, hearing and overall wellness assessment. 

For a Pilot course license, first meet the eligibility criteria, which include not only the qualification but also Class 2 Medical Certificate from a DGCA-approved examiner and obtain a DGCA Computer Number.

After this you'll enroll in a DGCA-approved flying school, log the needed flying hours, and pass the DGCA's theoretical and practical examinations. And last you'll need to submit the required documents to get the license from DGCA.