Want to be a pilot?
Ans : You Should be perfect in these fields. Educational, Medical and Mental qualification.
Educational Qualification. This is in fact the simplest requirement! All that is required for commercial flying is a 10+2 pass in maths and physics. For those of you who did not have this subject in class 12 do not lose heart. The other option is, you can appear for these subjects as private students years after you are passed out of school. Minimum age to commence training is however 18.
Medical Qualification. Remember thousands of people in other countries get a flying license just like the way we get a driving license. Well almost! The point that we want to make is that though the requirements may be stringent to the extent of a clerical job, they definitely are not hard for an average Indian to fit in. Just in case you have any doubt, we will refer you to third party doctors who will then advice you on your fitness levels.
Mental Qualification. This is by far the most difficult of all the requirements. Flying training is not cheap. But no one can pass an exam for you. You have to study hard and pass these exams your self.
Average Fees: Starts from 12 lakh - 18 lakh depends on the options you choose & the flying school.
I hope Q&A given below will help u alot.....
Q: WHAT IS AN AIRLINE PILOT?
Ans: An airline pilot is a person who flies passenger transport airplanes in a professional capacity. The job involves efficient management of resources available to safely transport passengers and crew to their destination in a modern transport aircraft. It involves decision-making based on a series of inputs of a diverse nature. An airline pilot is required to keep his knowledge and skill current with the best practice of industry. Self-discipline is a vital ingredient to becoming a successful airline pilot.
Q: WHAT IS THE DGCA?
Ans: The DGCA (Directorate General Civil Aviation) is a statutory authority working under the Ministry of Civil Aviation that overseas all issues regarding airworthiness and licensing of personnel in India. It is the authority that issues licenses to pilots and has many other important functions to oversea the safe and effective function of air transportation in India. To learn more about the DGCA, click on
Q: ARE THE MEDICAL STANDARDS VERY HIGH?
Ans: The medical standards of an airline pilot quite normal.
Q: I WEAR SPECTACLES, CAN I BECOME AN AIRLINE PILOT?
Ans: This is one of the biggest misconceptions amongst people. So long as the vision is correctable with glasses, one only has to carry an extra set of glasses while flying. There are no other restrictions for people of poor eyesight for becoming pilots.
Q: WHAT IS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION TO BE AN AIRLINE PILOT?
Ans: The basic educational qualification to become an airline pilot is to clear 10+2 (senior secondary school) with a pass in Physics and Math. The next step is to get a Commercial pilot’s license, which typically takes 1-2 years of training. After getting a commercial pilot’s license, a job with an airline begins as a trainee co-pilot and after a transition training of 6 to 8 months, one starts flying on line as a co-pilot.
Q: IS IT SAFE TO BECOME AN AIRLINE PILOT?
Ans: Airline flying today is safer than traveling by car, Especially in India! It is no longer a job that requires one to be bold and courageous. Airplane manufacturers build every component of the airplane around safety. There are back ups for all systems. Flight operations take place in a carefully controlled environment with safety built into the system. Airplane operations and flight safety worldwide is overseen by a body called ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization). ICAO actively monitors safety standards and operating environments to ensure standardization of procedures and practices at both the operational and the regulatory level. Non-conformity to ICAO standards can result in isolation from the rest of the aviation world.
Q: HOW IS THE LIFE OF AN AIRLINE PILOT?
Ans: An airline pilot typically flies for 3 to 10 hours a day. Rest for a pilot is paramount to the safety of the flight, so there are laws that do not permit a pilot to fly more than a certain amount daily, weekly, monthly and annually. Rest periods are also mandatory by law and airlines are closely scrutinized to ensure compliance. The life of an airline pilot is quite easy paced with adequate free time for other interests. For International flying the working hours are marginally greater, but so are the rest periods.
Q: WHAT IS A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN AIRLINE PILOT LIKE?
Ans: A pilot typically leaves for work two hours before a flight and depending on the flight pattern, may return the same day, or after a couple of days. With international flights, one may need to be gone for as long as a week, but typically getting as much time at home afterwards. The job involves a reasonable amount of travel and night stays at other cities. Upon return from the flight, the post flight duties often take not longer than 15 minutes. The rest periods before a flight are mandatory by law and are a minimum of 10 hours. The job of an airline pilot does require early hours and sometimes, international flying requires flying through the night, so a disciplined lifestyle is much desired.
Q:WHAT IS A FLIGHT LIKE FOR A PILOT?
Ans: Before a flight a pilot has certain pre flight duties. He/she arrives at the airport one hour before departure time and first has to sign a pre flight medical to certify that he/she is fit to undergo the flight. This is followed by a look at the weather and other flight information. After the pre-flight preparations, one proceeds to the airplane for flight preparation. The heavy workload periods are during departure and arrival. During the rest of the flight, the airplane is flown on autopilot and the pilots basically monitor the flight progress. Upon arrival at the destination, the typical “turn around” time is 35 minutes and then the flight departs for the next destination. A critical function of a pilot is good decision making. Decisions made have to be knowledge based and require sound judgment.
Q: DOES IT REQUIRE SPECIAL SKILL TO BE A PILOT?
Ans: It requires a basic aptitude and good interpersonal skills to be a good pilot. Basic aptitude does not mean to be good in mathematics and science, but it does require one to have reasonably basic numerical abilities (a skill that makes the IT industry in India so successful) apart from good reasoning and communication skills. A pilots job requires to work closely with his colleagues, so good inter personal skills are an asset.
Q: WHAT ARE THE JOB PROSPECTS?
Ans: The job prospects in the airline industry are very bright at this point of time. With the economy growing consistently, purchasing power is driving Indians to fly. The importance of time over money is key to making a transition from the railways to airlines as a primary mode of transport. The last financial year saw a growth rate of over 24% in domestic air travel. The growth in air traffic is complemented by aircraft orders for over 300 jet transport aircraft by various airlines slated for delivery over the next few years. The present strength of airliners in the country is a mere 150 commercial jets. The aviation industry however is susceptible to downturns such as 9/11 and SARS as we have seen in the recent past. Airline flying however is a universal skill and once you have a few thousand hours under the belt, the world is open with opportunities.
Q: WHAT IS THE SALARY OF AN AIRLINE PILOT?
Ans: In India, the salary of an airline pilot varies with the carrier and are quite good. The Approximate Salary of Co-Pilot Ranges between 1.5 to 2.3 Lac per month and that of Captain between 3 to 5.5 Lac per month
Q: WHAT IS A FIRST OFFICER?
Ans: A first officer is also referred to as a co-pilot. When a qualified professional pilot joins an airline, he/she joins as a trainee till completion of the type rating on the airline fleet. This type rating typically takes 6-8 months. Upon completion, he/she flies the airplane under the command and supervision of the Captain, functioning as an independent crew member.
Q: WHEN DOES ONE BECOME A CAPTAIN?
Ans: After gaining adequate experience as a first officer and upgrading to an airline transport pilot license, one qualifies to become a Captain. Thereafter, a training of 6-8 months is required to obtain a PIC (pilot-in-command) rating for that particular type of aircraft. It can take anything between 18 months to five years, depending on the aircraft, the opportunity, the airline and your own efforts.
Q: HOW DO I BECOME AN AIRLINE PILOT?
Ans: To become an airline pilot, one must first understand what the job involves and whether one possesses the requisite skills. The next step would be to understand the process involved in obtaining a commercial pilot’s license, which is the minimum requirement to fly for remuneration. Explained step-wise is the process for obtaining the required professional qualification The minimum qualification for becoming an airline pilot is:· 10+2 (senior secondary school) with Physics and Math · 18 years of age on date of issue of license
STEP I The first step involves an understanding of the job profile of an airline pilot. This is to be followed by an assessment of ones skills and attitude to fit the job profile. There should be a good understanding of the investment involved and job opportunities in the aviation market. A class I medical examination from a DGCA approved medical centre such as the CME or IAM is the next step, and an absolute must before making an investment in flight training.
STEP IIA detailed understanding of licensing requirements is necessary to avoid unnecessary expenditure during the course of training. There are theory and practical examinations at various stages of obtaining a pilot license. Advance knowledge of each stage is required to optimize on time and resources. Planning of financial resources is also vital to keep in step with training requirements.
STEP III This is the stage of execution of flight training with the objective of obtaining a flying license. Typically this period can take anything between 1-2 years and involves the sound execution of the planning at step II. A flying license can presently be obtained either in India or overseas. One has to choose a flight training partner after careful consideration to many aspects. There are written examinations that one has to undergo in order to obtain an Indian pilot license. There are examinations that one has to undergo in India in order to convert a foreign license to an Indian license as well. There are limited organizations that currently conduct formal classroom training for these exams and one mostly has to be self-guided. These examinations are in the following subjects and are conducted by the DGCA four times a year. a. Air Regulation b. Meteorology c. Air Navigation d. Technical Apart from these, an examination for obtaining a radio telephony license is conducted by the ministry of telecommunications six times a year. A schedule for these exams can be obtained at the following link www.dgca.nic
STEP IV Issue of license involves bringing together of all the work one has done over the period of a year. Careful planning is required else the process of license issue can become a time consuming and costly affair.
STEP V Getting a suitable airline job is the final step in becoming an airline pilot.
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