Pilot

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. 

Pilot courses are mainly 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.

Average course fee ranges between starting from INR 10,000 and going up to INR 1.16 Crore. 

Pilot is a high-demand profession. For instance, a Commercial Pilot, an IAF Officer, a Private Pilot and so on with a huge salary potential in India. You have options like - 

India has many major airline companies like - IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air etc. Being a Pilot in India or anywhere around the globe is a highly respected job. 

Aviation Planet - Institute of Aviation Studies Bangalore CPL eligibility criteria require students to pass Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board with Physics, Mathematics + English as subjects studied. The table below mentions the general eligibility and selection criteria for the Commercial Pilot License course offered at Aviation Planet - Institute of Aviation Studies, Bangalore courses:

The components that are covered under DGCA Airline Pilot Program at Adventure Flight Education Private Limited- Mumbai are as follows:-

• Private Pilot
• Instrument Rating
• Commercial ASEL
• Commercial AMEL
• Time Building

To apply for the Commercial Pilot Licence course at Bihar Flying Club:

Visit Bihar Flying Institute, Patna.

Check eligibility: 10+2 with Physics and Maths, medical fitness.

Get and fill out the application form (usually available online or at the institute).

Submit the form with required documents (ID, mark sheets, photos, medical certificate).

Wait for admission confirmation or further instructions.

You can also call the institute for details.

Pilot course costs in India:

- PPL: INR 10-20 lakhs

- CPL: 35-60 lakhs

- ATPL: 10-20 Lacs (additional)

Total estimated cost: INR 25-65 Lacs (CPL training) + additional expenses (medical, DGCA exams, accommodation).

Depending on the school and the programme the cost of pilot training can been from 4 Lacs to 20 Lacs in addition to pilot training aircraft rental in another significant cost that Aspiring pilot should consider