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How Can I Get Commercial Pilot License In India?

How can I get commercial pilot license in India - AME CEE

Pilots are highly skilled individuals who undergo extensive training to operate various types of aircraft. For various aircraft types, different specialist courses are offered. In addition to learning to fly a variety of aircraft, including passenger, cargo, and mail aircraft, pilots are also in charge of maintaining the internal workings of the aircraft. In accordance with the disciplines and streams that candidates choose to study, there are several sorts of pilots.

What is the eligibility criteria to become a commercial pilot?

Education

The minimum need is a 10+2 degree in physics and math, or any equivalent as recognised by the DGCA.

Medical

Class II (Indian) Medical is required.

You must meet the DGCA’s requirements for medical fitness.

Flying Training

To pass the course, the candidate must complete 200 hours (two hundred hours) of flight time.

Ground Schooling

Rules for the Air

Aircraft Meteorology

Navigating the Air

General Technical (Aircraft & Engines)

Technical Details

Telephone over radio (RT)

What are the steps to get a commercial pilot license?

Obtain a bachelor’s degree as your first step

A commercial pilot often only needs a high school education or its equivalent, whereas an airline pilot is required to have a bachelor’s degree in any field. Some of the flying schools are a part of 2-4 year colleges or universities that are recognised by the Federal Aviation Administration and offer the appropriate aviation or aeronautics degree (FAA). Another option for becoming a pilot after your 12th grade year is to enrol in a Commercial Pilot Training [CPL] programme. To qualify for this, you must pass the institute’s prescribed entrance exam, interview, and medical examination.

Get some flying experience in stage two

If you want to become a pilot, you must complete a minimum amount of flying training hours in order to obtain a license. The intended sort of pilot programme will determine the number of training hours. For example, 250 hours of flight time are required for a commercial pilot’s license, and 1,500 hours are required for an airline pilot. While formal schooling gives you a foundational understanding, you can hire a personal instructor or even enlist in the military for exposure to obtain more in-depth knowledge and experience.

Get a licence

The first step is to accrue the necessary amount of flight hours, followed by a written evaluation demonstrating your flying skills and passing the physical examination. The secret is to be assured and organised. Then you can register yourself for the examination in the DGCA where you can get yourself a licence after clearing the tests.

Conclusion

Commercial pilots enjoy a lot of privileges like they get to travel the world, they earn a good package, the residence is free for most pilots etc. Becoming a commercial pilot is the dream of many young people these days and obtaining a degree in this course can be challenging. But with enough hard work and dedication one can procure the license to become a commercial pilot.

To become an commercial pilot you may could join commercial pilot license through AME COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM (AME CEE) this examination you may join Commercial Pilot License approved by DGCA.