Pilot

Commercial Pilot: Degree +GFTS (Govt Flying Training School) Bangalore Direct Entry: Working for GFTS costs around INR 37,00,000 – 24 m. This is for the different training costs, for example, flying hours and ground-class. And there may be other expenses such as those for simulator training and additional comforts, so it is best to consult the school directly to find out if any of these yearly fees may have changed or specify.

To become a pilot, basic math skills, especially in arithmetic, geometry, and some trigonometry, are important. In countries like India, completing physics and math at the 10+2 level is a requirement for enrolling in pilot training programs. While strong math skills are helpful, average proficiency is often enough, as many calculations can be done with calculators or software during training. Therefore, if you only have basic math knowledge from class 10, you will need to further study math and physics to pursue a career as a pilot.

The fee for a pilot course at Adventure Flight Education Private Limited (AFE) in Delhi ranges from INR 25.56 Lacs to INR 32.87 lakh. AFE offers various courses, including the DGCA Airline Pilot Program (INR 46.92 lakh) and Student Pilot License Training (INR 32.95 lakh). The cost of pilot training in Delhi generally varies between INR 35 Lacs and INR 45 lakh, depending on the institute and facilities.

The cost breakdown for the commercial pilot license certificate offered at AFE Bangalore is roughly around INR 25,60,000. This cost comprises of flight training to operating aircraft including detailed ground training. This puts the course duration at about 8-10 months; students accrue about 350 hours of training, of which 200 hours are actual flight time, and 150 are spent on ground instruction. Regarding pilot training costs vary depending on the course type, the institute offering course, and the kind of license a student aims for, the overall expense may range from forty lakhs to fifty-five lakhs in India.