Pilot

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.

The Pilot salary in India is based on the years of experience, the airline they are flying for, and the type of Pilot they are. However, a Commercial Pilot's salary in India is:

·        InterGlobe Aviation - INR 52 LPA

·        Air India - INR 36.5 LPA

·        Spicejet - INR 47.4 LPA

·        JetAirways - INR 64.3 LPA

·        Emirates Airlines - INR 81.9 LPA

·        AirAsia - INR 28.2 LPA

See, the minimum qualification you'll need to obtain is to pass Class 12 from a recognised board of education with PCM subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics). Your age must be 17 years or older for a Private Pilot License (PPL) and 18 years for a Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
A medical examiner from DGCA will provide you with a Class 2 medical certificate based on your eyesight, hearing, and overall wellness assessment.

For a Pilot course license, first meet the eligibility criteria, which include not only the qualification, but you'll also need to get a 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 lastly, you'll need to submit the required documents to get the license from DGCA.

In my opinion, 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 their professional career. It will give you the theoretical knowledge and practical flight training to fly a commercial aircraft.
Meanwhile, you can also go for undergraduate degree programs like BSc Aviation or BBA Aviation, if you want.

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 majorly 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, starting from INR 10,000 and going up to INR 1.16 Crore.

Why not! It's a high-demand profession with a huge salary potential in India. You can become a Commercial Pilot, an IAF Officer, a Private Pilot, and so on. India has many major airline companies operating in domestic and international flights, like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, etc.

Being a Pilot in India or anywhere around the globe is a highly respected job.