Pilot Career Guide: Roles, Salary 2025 & Future Scope

Updated on May 20, 2025 05:58 IST
Akansha Bisht

Akansha BishtSenior Executive

Pilot courses basically teach one how to fly planes by mixing classroom learning and flight training. These courses prepare one for a career in Aviation and provide them with skills for flying aircraft. Through these, candidates can get the certifications which are needed for their flying career.

Top Careers in Pilot

Candidates can see the top jobs that they can go for:

Profile Salary
Pilot INR 3 - 90 lakh
Co-Pilot INR 2.8 - 4.5 lakh
Flight Instructor INR 2.5 - 4 lakh
Air Traffic Controller INR 4 - 6 lakh
Avionics Engineer INR 4.5 -6.5 lakh

Top Recruiters for Pilot Students

Candidates can see the list of top recruiters below:

Top Employment Areas for Pilots
Airlines Cargo Airlines
Helicopter Services Agricultural Aviation
Private Jet Companies -----

Candidates can see the types of specialisations that are offered below:

Airline Recruiters
Air India Vistara
Spice Jet Indigo
Cargo Airline Recruiters
Blue Dart Aviation SpiceXpress
Aryan Cargo Express Blue Bird Aviation
Private Jet Companies Recruiters
NetJets VistaJet
AirPartner JetSuite

Top Colleges for Placement of Pilots

Candidates can see the top colleges with high placement records below:

College Av. Salary
Academy of Carver Aviation Pvt. Ltd. INR 5.5 LPA 
Adventure Flight Education Private Limited - Hyderabad INR 6.2 LPA
CAE - National Flying Training Institute INR 4.8 LPA
IGIA (Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics)  INR 5.8 LPA
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi INR 4.8 LPA
PTC Aviation Academy, Chennai INR 6.2 LPA
Silver Oak University INR 5.9 LPA
The Bombay Flying Club INR 4.9 LPA
VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies  INR 7.1 LPA
 

Pilot Career FAQs

Q. What are the different types of Pilots?

A. The different types of Pilots are:

  1. Airline Pilot
  2. Corporate Pilot
  3. Flight Instructor
  4. Charter Pilot
  5. Cargo Pilo

Q. What are the responsibilities of a Pilot?

A. Pilots run both long and short flights in aircraft. They are responsible for checking the pre-flight planning (route and technical data) before takeoff. They attend the weather briefing, make takeoff and landing calculations. Also, they determine the amount of fuel needed and be sure to replenish according to the calculations.

Pilots are responsible to verify the instruments and equipments. Inform the crew monitoring loads to ensure compliance and make contact with air traffic control. Throughout the trip, they stay in touch with the air traffic controllers and the cabin crew.

Q. Where can Pilots find employment?

A. The employment options for Pilots are many. You can find work as a

  • National and International carriers
  • Businesses and corporations
  • Flying clubs as instructors
  • Security services
  • Flying academies
  • Military and paramilitary services
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
  • National Aeronautics Limited

Q. Which are the popular colleges offering Pilot Courses?

A. Some of the prestigious institutes for Pilot courses are -

  • APFT

  • IGRUA Delhi

  • Assam Flying Club Guwahati

  • Flying Training Institute Behala

  • Hissar Aviation Club

  • Karnal Aviation Club

  • Kerala Aviation Training Centre Civil Aerodrome

  • Pinjore Aviation Club

  • School of Aviation Science & Technology

Table of content
  • Popular Pilot Course Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Pilot Course Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Pilot Course Specializations
  • Popular Pilot Course UG Courses
  • Popular Pilot Course PG Courses

Popular Pilot Course Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Pilot Course Colleges in India. Learn more about these Pilot Course colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
6 Courses
34.56 L
4.5
6 L
2 Courses
1.59 L
2 Courses
20 L
38 L
4.0

Popular Private Pilot Course Colleges in India

6 L
5 Courses
10 K - 8.9 L
6 Courses
34.56 L
4.5
2 Courses
1.59 L
2 Courses
20 L

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Pilot Course. Students interested in pursuing a career on Pilot Course, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

Apr '25

SSAT 2025 - Last Date to Apply (with late fee)

TENTATIVE

Feb '25

SSAT 2025 - Last Date to Apply

TENTATIVE

25 Oct ' 25 - 30 Apr ' 26

CUCET 2026 Phase 1 Application Form

25 Oct ' 25 - 1 May ' 26

CUCET 2026 Phase 1 Exam

Popular Pilot Course Specializations

Following are the most popular Pilot Course Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Popular Pilot Course UG Courses

Following are the most popular Pilot Course UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Pilot Course PG Courses

Following are the most popular Pilot Course PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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