Aviation

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.

One of the best Pilot courses after 12th is the Commercial Pilot License - CPL program. It is one of the most common pathways to start a professional career.

It will give you the theoretical and practical flight training to fly a commercial aircraft. You can also go for UG degree programs like - BSc Aviation or BBA Aviation.

It depends on the course level and type you choose. Every Flying/Pilot institute designs its own programs; hence, the duration varies based on the curriculum of these programs. These programs are generally divided into theoretical classes and practical sessions. If you go for a degree course like BTech, it will come with a fixed duration of 4 years, but the Diploma and certification courses will differ. 

Pilot courses are mainly offered at the certification level but some institutes also offer Diploma and undergraduate degree programs. So the Pilot course fees can vary depending on the - course level, type, and the institute.

Average course fee ranges between starting from INR 10,000 and going up to INR 1.16 Crore. 

Pilot is a high-demand profession. For instance, a Commercial Pilot, an IAF Officer, a Private Pilot and so on with a huge salary potential in India. You have options like - 

India has many major airline companies like - IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air etc. Being a Pilot in India or anywhere around the globe is a highly respected job. 

Of course. Aeronautical engineers can easily find high-paying job roles in the defense, space research, and automobile sectors where they can put their skills to use for the research, design, analysis, and maintenance of high-tech systems and high-performance vehicles, including military aircraft, drones, missiles, and satellites.

While not directly, aeronautical engineers can use their engineering skills in the automotive industry as well like for Formula 1 racing looking after its aerodynamics and high-speed vehicle performance.

Yes, optometrists are often hired in the aviation industry for vision screening of pilots, cabin crew, and ground staff. Clear vision is a safety priority in this sector.

They conduct eye check-ups, refraction tests, and color vision assessments. Aviation medical centers, airlines, and airport health facilities provide employment opportunities for optometry graduates.

Yes, some distance learning colleges do offer an MBA in Aviation to students in an online mode. Some of these colleges are mentioned in the table below -

Source - Official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Yes, a few online learning platforms and colleges offer free Online Aviation courses, which are short-term and skill-based. Some of them are mentioned below -

Source - Official/counselling body of the institute/exam.