Best Flying / Pilot Training Colleges in Mumbai - 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.

The Bombay Flying Club has been rated 3.33 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Aeromitra Aviation Private Limited, Mumbai offers Commercial Pilot License based on some steps that the candidates must complete. A candidate must have I20 certificate before applying for the admission to Commercial Pilot License programme. Furthermore, candidates must have qualified Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry as mandatory subjects. After clearing all the rounds, a candidate receives the Commercial Pilot License. 

The Aircraft Maintenance License course duration at Thakur Institute of Aviation Technology is two years. A total of 56 seats are available for the course and candidates should meet the last educational qualification to apply for this course. It is a certificate course and students must complete Class 10 or equivalent.

Indian Aviation Academy provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Aviation, Hospitality & Travel, and are excellent for students to build their careers.

Kompass Aviation has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.