To be a pilot has always been the most exciting career option for students. Commercial Pilot as a career choice isn’t only challenging but also gives you very high rewards in your career. So a career as a pilot gives high salaries and exciting experience & exposure.
A commercial pilot license is a license Course that permits the holder to act as a pilot of a single-pilot or Double pilot aircraft and be paid for his/ her work. The basic requirements to obtain the license and the privileges it confers are agreed upon internationally by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
Commercial Pilot License( CPL) Eligibility
For Commercial Pilot License eligibility is a 12th pass with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics or Diploma in engineering from a recognized board or University.
The candidate’s age should be minimum of 17 years or above.
The candidate/student must be medically fit.
Candidates who pass from NIOS can also register for admission.
Fill out the form and register for the Aeronautical- CET Exam.
For Aeronautical- CET Exam Visit – www.aeronauticalcet.in/online-registration
Course Duration of Commercial Pilot License
In India to be a commercial pilot, a candidate must have a minimum total of 200 hours of flying which includes:
- 100 Hrs as a Pilot in Command
- 50 Hrs Cross- country flying as a pilot in command
- 20 Hrs Simulator Training
- 20 Hrs Instrument Flying
- 10 Hrs in Night Flying
The duration of this course is 18 months to 2 years. The regulation body in India is the Director-General of Civil Aviation(Government of India).
Abroad to be a commercial pilot, a candidate must have a minimum of 250 hours of training which can be completed in 6 months to 1 year depending on the country and flying training school you choose. Every country has its own regulatory body for Commercial pilot Licenses ( CPL) after having a license it can be converted to other countries also.
Commercial Pilot license Course Fee Structure
The fee for Commercial Pilot Course is from 15 to 50 lakh depending on whether the Flying Training Institute candidate chooses in India or Abroad. It also depends on the country you select and the training facility reputation of the Flying Training Institute.
Commercial Pilot Salaries
Pilot in India & abroad start their career with a salary of over 1 lakh a month to 10 lakhs per month. The salary Package keeps on increasing as Flying Hours Experience increases as a Commercial Pilot.
