How to Become a Pilot: If you also dream of flying in the sky, then becoming a pilot is a great career option for you. After 12th (PCM), you can become a Commercial Pilot by taking training in a flying school. This career is not only exciting but also gives a high salary.

How to Become Pilot: If you also dream of touching the heights of the sky and want to do a high salary job after 12th, then becoming a pilot in an airline is also a better option. To become a pilot, you should also have preparation and correct information. Therefore, today we will tell you about the entire process of becoming a pilot (How to Become Pilot), which courses have to be done, how much fees are charged and what is the salary of a pilot etc.

Eligibility to become a pilot

Educational Qualification

Must have passed 12th (with Physics, Chemistry, Maths)

Minimum 50% marks required

Must have the ability to speak and understand English

Age Limit

• Minimum 17 years (for CPL)
• No upper age limit

Medical Fitness

• Passing Class-1 Medical Test recognized by DGCA is mandatory
• Eyesight and body should be completely fit.
• Step-by-step process to become a pilot (How to Become Pilot)
• Pass 12th (with PCM subjects)
• Clear the aptitude test or entrance
• Take admission in a flying school recognized by DGCA
• Get Student Pilot License (SPL)
• Get Private Pilot License (PPL)
• Get Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

After getting selected in any airline, take Type Rating training.

• Top Flying Schools in India (DGCA Approved)
• Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics, Chandigarh
• Indira Gandhi Institute of Aviation, Raebareli
• Captain Sahil Khurana Academy, Patiala
• MP Flying Club, Indore
• IGIAS, Kerala

Pilot Course Fees

• Total Fees of CPL: 20 Lakhs to 45 Lakhs
• Fees depend on different institutes and locations

What is the salary of a pilot? 

• During training: No fixed salary
• Fresher Pilot: 1.5 Lakhs – 3 Lakhs per month
• With experience: 5 Lakhs – 10 Lakhs per month
• In International Airlines: 10 Lakhs+ per month