Becoming a pilot is good because it gives you so many fun things in life. If you love airplanes and always dream about flying, this job turns that dream into real life. Pilots can work in lots of areas like private planes, airlines and cargo flights or even rescue and firefighting missions.
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pradeep kumarSr. Section Engr(Design)
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The minimum entry age for PPL is 16 years. The minimum qualification required is 10th with proficiency in English as per ICAO standard. The course duration is about two months. So you can complete this before attaining the 17th years of age.
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Kunal Lalwani
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Students need to sit for university-level or national entrance examinations for BBA in Aviation Management course admission based on the chosen institution. The entry exams for BBA in Aviation Management include NPAT (NMIMS Programs After Twelfth), AIMA UGAT (Under Graduate Aptitude Test), SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test), and CUET (Common University Entrance Test).
Several private educational institutions administrate self-developed entrance exams that include LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test) and UPESMET-UG (UPES Management Entrance Test). The majority of higher education institutions provide
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Loveleen Choudhury
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Candidates can check the procedure below:
- CPL Renewal: Valid for 5 years, must apply for renewal before expiry.
- Medical Renewal: Class 1 medical every 6 months (above 40) or 1 year (below 40).
- Recurrent Training: Must complete flight proficiency checks and simulator sessions.
- Documentation: Submit logbook, medical certificate, and competency checks to DGCA.
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Jaya Shukla
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Candidates can check the procedure below:
- Obtain a DGCA-approved CPL and meet minimum flying hour requirements.
- Complete a Type Rating for specific airline aircraft (optional but preferred).
- Clear airline-specific written exams, psychometric tests, and interviews.
- Pass the airline's Simulator Check and meet DGCA medical fitness requirements.
- Undergo airline training and get inducted as a junior first officer.
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Kanishk Shukla
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Candidates can check the comparison below:
Feature | Type Rating | Commercial Pilot License (CPL) |
|---|---|---|
Purpose | Certification to fly a specific aircraft type | Allows a pilot to work as a commercial pilot |
Scope | Required for large or complex aircraft (e.g., Boeing, Airbus) | Covers general commercial flying on approved aircraft |
Training | Includes simulator and aircraft-specific training | Covers basic flight training and 200 flying hours |
Requirement | Needed to operate jets and large aircraft | A prerequisite to becoming a professional pilot |
Validity | Must be renewed periodically for each aircraft type | Valid for five years, subject to medical fitness |
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Nishtha Chatterjee
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The types of Aircraft used for Flight Training in India are:
- Single-Engine Aircraft: Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Piper PA-28
- Multi-Engine Aircraft: Piper Seneca, Diamond DA42, Beechcraft Baron
- Simulator Training: Fixed-base and full-flight simulators for instrument and multi-engine training
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Mamona Jain
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Foreign pilots can work in India, but they must convert their foreign license to a DGCA-approved Indian CPL. This involves passing DGCA exams, clearing a medical test, and proving ICAO-compliant flying experience.
Indian airlines occasionally hire foreign pilots for specific aircraft types, but preference is given to Indian-trained pilots. Regulatory restrictions also apply to the issuance of work permits for foreign pilots.
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Aishwarya Rai
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Yes, simulator training is an essential part of CPL training in India. It helps pilots practice complex flight operations, emergency procedures, and instrument flying in a controlled environment.
Simulator training is especially crucial for instrument rating (IR) requirements, allowing pilots to gain experience in adverse weather conditions and challenging scenarios without real-world risks.
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