Pilot Training Fees: Do you want to become a pilot? Know complete information from fees to flying hours..

Pilot Training Duration: Becoming a pilot is not just a dream, but also a good and respectable career. In this career, you not only fly airplanes but also earn good money and get a chance to travel the world. But just dreaming is not enough to become a pilot, correct information and good preparation are necessary for this.

If you also want to become a pilot, then you should know how much will be the course fees, how much time will the training take, how many flights (flying hours) will have to be done, and what will be the total expense. All these things will help in starting your career right.

These qualifications are required to become a pilot.

Educational Qualification: The candidate must have passed 12th (with Physics and Mathematics) from a recognized board. If you have done 12th from the non-medical stream, then you are eligible.

Age Limit: The minimum age to start pilot training should be 17 to 18 years. Some institutes give admission at the age of 17 but 18 years is required for the license.

Medical Fitness: It is mandatory to get a Class 1 Medical Certificate from a doctor recognized by DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation). Under this, eyesight, heartbeat, hearing ability, etc. are checked.

English Proficiency: The candidate should be able to read, write, and speak English. English is necessary to fly internationally.

What is the course fee?

The average fee for a pilot training course in India can range from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 50 lakh or more. This expense depends on the flying school, location of training, and the fixed flying hours. This cost may be slightly less or more in different institutes, while the cost in international courses may be more.

Know the two main ways to become a pilot.

There are two main ways to become a pilot. Training for Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and through the Indian Air Force (IAF). If you want to make a career in civil aviation, then you have to get CPL by taking training from a DGCA-recognized flying school, which includes ground classes, 200 flying hours, and some necessary exams.

How long does the training take?

Pilot training is usually completed in 18 to 24 months. It includes ground classes, simulator training and real flying practice.

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