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7 years agoScholar-Level 18
1) You must complete Class XII under the 10+2 system or its equivalent with a minimum of 50 per cent marks in maths and physics.
2) You must be at least 16 years of age to be eligible for a Student Pilot License, 17 for a Private Pilot License, and 18 for a Commercial Pilot License.
3) Alternatively, you could directly enroll for the Private Pilot License once you have cleared Class XII and are 17 years old. This involves taking an exam conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation* consisting of theory papers on air navigation, aviation meteorology
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7 years ago
Scholar-Level 17
You must complete your 12th with PCM with a minimum of 55%, though this percentage requirement can vary from institute to institute. In addition, you have to clear the medical test. You can check any pilot training institute and check the admission process, fill up the forms and apply. Some institutes may require aptitude tests.
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8 years agoBeginner-Level 5
Following are two options to become pilot in India
(a) Commercial Pilot: You can become Commercial Pilot by joining Pilot (Flying) training schools. Following are the basic eligibilities criteria to become a Commercial Pilot:
a. You should have completed the 10+2 years of education in physics, chemistry, maths as your major subjects
b. You must have scored 50 percent of marks in above-men
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8 years ago
Scholar-Level 18
Unfortunately, the eligibility for joining an academy for training as pilot mandates that you should have PCM in class 12th.
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8 years agoGuide-Level 13
Note: Once you get into the air force, you cannot leave at your own discretion and there are legal tools to prevent IAF pilots from leaving the force. Pilots cannot be released unless they are not requ
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8 years agoGuide-Level 12
https://www.shiksha.com/career-in-commercial-flying-all-you-need-to-know-article-13472-1
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8 years ago
Scholar-Level 18
Contrary to what you are saying, commercial airlines in India are forced to employ pilots from abroad. With a large number of aircrafts to be inducted, the requirement of pilots is bound to increase. Flying school in Rai Barreily is the best.
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8 years ago
Scholar-Level 18
Flying Pilot is an excellent career option. There is a general shortage of trained and experienced Pilots worldwide. Majority of pilots requirement is in Asia Pacific region. Commercial Pilots are paid one of the best salaries in India with other perks.
Following are two options to become pilot in India
(a) Commercial Pilot: You can become Commercial Pilot by joining Pilot(Flying) trainings schools. Following are the basic eligibilities criteria to become Commercial Pilot:
a. You should have comp
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8 years ago
Scholar-Level 17
Yes, you can, however, there is a risk. Though you can pursue the CPL training, you may not be easily accepted by any airline for the role of a pilot. Preferred height is more than 5'7 (minimum). There is no point investing in a course and not getting the ROI. You may look for ground jobs or aviation management jobs. There will always be scope within the aviation industry if you have the passion.
Good luck.
New answer posted
8 years ago
Scholar-Level 18
Unfortunately for pilot's courses eligibility is PCM in 12th and some academies have tied up with Universities to award the degree of B.Sc aviation.
Best wishes!
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