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DGCA PILOT LICENSE COURSE FEES, DURATION , ELIGIBILITY and ADMISSION

 

Those who wish to obtain a license to operate an aircraft enroll in a pilot course. Obtaining the desired pilot license marks the completion of the pilot training. Therefore, in order to receive the pilot training, a candidate must complete the following three steps: 

  1. Theory lesson
  2. Airplane Courses
  3. Taking the DGCA test in order to obtain the intended license


PILOT COURSE IN INDIA

In India, candidates can obtain several pilot licenses by enrolling in different pilot courses.The cost of pilot training in India varies depending on the type of license and school. A Commercial Pilot License (CPL)  fees typically ranges from ₹25 to ₹50 lakh, covering tuition fees, flying hours fees, and additional fees for medicals and DGCA exams. Training duration also differs according to type of license: The Private Pilot License (PPL) generally takes a duration of about six months, while a CPL requires a duration of 18 to 24 months, depending on the flight hours accumulated (minimum 250 flight hours is required by DGCA) and course structure. Some programs, like those at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi, offer structured training for aspiring airline pilots at an average fees of ₹45 lakh​ These are the pilot certificates:

  1. Student Pilot License
  2. Private Pilot License
  3. Commercial Pilot License
  4. Airline Traffic Pilot License

Depending on his seniority, theoretical knowledge, and flying experience, an applicant receives these licenses at varying points in his career.  Let's take a look at the different pilot license courses :


Student Pilot License Course Details

In the beginning of the pilot course, to get the student pilot license, candidate need to know minimum age, educational qualification, achieve clearance in medical fitness tests, which are detailed as follows:


TYPE OF LICENSESTUDENT PILOT LICENSE
MINIMUM AGE FOR APPLICATION16 years
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONClass 10 from a recognized board is a must
MEDICAL FITNESSClearance of Class 2 medical Tests from DGCA approved Doctor 
FLIGHT TRAININGThe SPL is needed to start solo flying training
DURATION & WRITTEN EXAM NA
Student Pilot License Course Details





Private Pilot License Course Details

To fly a personal airplane, the aspirant needs to get the private pilot license and complete the corresponding pilot course. Hence the candidates need to know minimum age, educational qualification, achieve clearance in medical fitness tests, complete minimum flying hours and pass written exams as given in the table below:


TYPE OF LICENSEPRIVATE PILOT LICENSE
MINIMUM AGE FOR APPLICATIONMinimum 17 years , maximum 60-65 years
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION50% in Class 10 from a recognized board
MEDICAL FITNESSClearance of Class 2 medical Tests from DGCA approved Doctor
FLIGHT TRAINING FEESMinimum 40 hours of flying for a Private Pilot License as per norms stipulated by DGCA costing INR 8 -12 LAC
DURATION & WRITTEN EXAMClear written examination in Air Regulations, Air navigation, Aviation Meteorology and aircraft and engines as per the DGCA syllabus, Generally takes 6 months duration






Commercial Pilot License Course Details

To fly commercial airplane in lieu of salary or remuneration, the aspirant needs to commercial pilot course and get the commercial pilot license. Hence the candidates need to know minimum age, educational qualification, achieve clearance in medical fitness tests, complete minimum flying hours as per DGCA regulations and pass written exams as provided in the picture below:

TYPE OF LICENSECOMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE
MINIMUM AGE FOR APPLICATIONNot less than 18 years of age on the date of application
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONA minimum of 10+2 education in Physics and math is necessary
MEDICAL FITNESSClearance of Class 2 and Class 1 medical is necessary
FLIGHT TRAINING FEESThe aspirant needs minimum 200 hours of flying as per DGCA norms, costs INR 35 to 40 Lac in India.
DURATION & WRITTEN EXAMHe needs to clear written examination in Air Regulations,
Air navigation,Meteorology and Aircraft and Engines and Signals (practical)
examination for interpretation of aural and visual signals, generally taking 18 to 24 months duration period to complete the course
Commercial Pilot License Course Details



Airline Traffic Pilot License Course Details

The highest level of a pilot course certificate is the ATPL. To fly cargo planes or become a Commander of  big commercial airplane, the pilot needs to get the airline traffic pilot license. Hence the candidates need to know minimum age, educational qualification, achieve clearance in medical fitness tests, complete minimum flying hours as per DGCA regulations and pass written exams as provided in the picture below:

TYPE OF LICENSEAirline Traffic Pilot License
MINIMUM AGE FOR APPLICATIONNot less than twenty-one years of age on the date of application
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONA minimum of 10+2 education in Physics and math is necessary
MEDICAL FITNESSClearance of Class 2 and Class 1 medical  is necessary
FLIGHT TRAINING FEESMinimum 1500 hours of flight time as per norms prescribed by the DGCA, Flying with airlines is taken into consideration
DURATION & WRITTEN EXAMHe needs to clear written and oral examinations in Air Regulations, Air Navigation, Avionics (Radio Aids and Instruments), Aviation Meteorology, Aircraft and Engines, and Signals (Practical) examinations for interpretation of aural and visual signals
as per the syllabus. ATPL is taken on the job hence duration depends on clearance of DGCA norms by the pilot. 
Airline Traffic Pilot License Course Details



PILOT TRAINING COURSE
Pilot Training Course


To have a brief idea of theory classes, flying classes and DGCA exams read below: 

DGCA paper theory class: 

The following topics must be thoroughly studied by candidates for the pilot course in order to pass the theory portion:

  1. AVIATION METEOROLOGY
  2. AIR REGULATION
  3. AIR NAVIGATION
  4. TECHNICAL GENERAL
  5. TECHNICAL SPECIFIC
  6. RTR (A)

Flying Classes: 

After passing the theory courses, the candidate advances to the second phase of the pilot training, which consists of flying instruction at a flying training school. Here, in accordance with the directives of the approving authority—in India, the DGCA—he flies and completes his flying hours. For different kinds of licenses, the DGCA has mandated flying in different conditions and during different hours.


DGCA exam: 

The candidate must submit an attested log book of the required flying hours from the flying school to the DGCA in order to complete the third component of the pilot training, which entails the DGCA administering theory exams. The candidate must concurrently pass the Medical Class 2 and Medical Class 1 exams, it is vital to note. After completing the required number of flying hours, passing both medical exams, and passing the theory examinations, the candidate can graduate from pilot training and apply for the desired pilot license.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
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