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. 

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. 

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: