Pilot

Hi.

Minimum Age: 17 (PPL), 18 (CPL)

Education: 10+2 with Physics & Math

Medical: Class II (PPL), Class I (CPL), passed at a DGCA-approved medical center

Training: Required at DGCA-approved flying school; minimum flight hours apply

English proficiency: Mandatory

One should study the Pilot course in order to make a career in the Aviation industry. Many people aspire to have the lifestyle and pay scale of a pilot. Other than the surface-level benefits of pursuing the course, one can also aim for a pilot course out of his/ her passion. Just the fact that a career fascinates you should be enough for you to pursue it. Now if we talk about the real-world implications of a pilot course, then we can agree that the career opportunities are really attractive as compared to other courses and careers.

If you really want to be a Pilot in the future, opting for an online course is not a good idea, I believe. The practical is equally important in a Pilot training as the theoretical knowledge. Though you can cover theory topics online, for flight training, you'll need to attend the physical classes. 

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.