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Capt. Megha Udayshankar
Air India
Your journey to the
open skies begins here.
World-class pilot training, expert DGCA guidance, and a clear path to your aviation career — all take off from here.
Pilot Training & Aviation Courses
DGCA ground classes, CPL flight training, cadet programme preparation and A320 or B737 type rating — for aspiring and qualified pilots.
Student Gallery
Meet our alumni now flying with leading airlines across India and beyond.
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Capt. Merson Correya
Vistara
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Capt. Mithin Raj
Indigo
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Capt. Namita Chaurasia
Spice Jet
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Capt. Navin Sabunkar
Spice Jet
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Capt. Neha Chand
Akasa Air
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Capt. Rahul Baisla
GoAir
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Capt. Rahul Prasad
Vistara
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Capt. Rahul Singh
Indigo
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Capt. Rishal Singh Rajan
Vistara
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Capt. Rutwik Tirpude
Spice Jet
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Capt. Sachin Patil
Indigo
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Capt. Sahiba Dev
Air India Express
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Capt. Sahibjit Bhullar
Indigo
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Capt. Samraat Kaushal
Spice Jet
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Capt. Sanil
Jet Airways
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Capt. Sanjay Gopinath
Indigo
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Capt. Shoaeb Khan
Indigo
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Capt. Sushant Manik
Jet Airways
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Capt. Syed Khalid
Vistara
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Capt. Tanmay Kapse
Air Asia
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Capt. Tony Babu
Indigo
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Capt. Vishal Tare
Indigo
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Capt. Vishnu Ravi
Vistara
Where should you do your flight training?
Explore Flight Training options in 8 Countries and 15+ Flying Schools with transparent duration and estimated costs.
U S A
Duration
12–14 months
Cost
₹58–65 L
FAA — conversion requiredFull details →
South Africa
Duration
15–16 months
Cost
₹55–62 L
SACAA — conversion requiredFull details →
New Zealand
Duration
14–16 months
Cost
₹67–71 L
CAANZ — conversion requiredFull details →
Australia
Duration
15–17 months
Cost
₹85–90 L
CASA — conversion requiredFull details →
Maldives
Duration
15–18 months
Cost
₹55–57 L
MCAA — conversion requiredFull details →
Spain
Duration
17–18 months
Cost
₹70–72 L
EASA — conversion requiredFull details →
Hungary
Duration
15–18 months
Cost
₹70–72 L
EASA — conversion requiredFull details →
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Training:
Our Student Success
ThePilot.in students who hold a Commercial Pilot Licence and are progressing toward airline careers.
Tania Baretto
CPL COMPLETEDNew Zealand
Aditya Singh
CPL COMPLETEDUSA
Akshay Dave
CPL COMPLETEDNew Zealand
Mitasha Lade
CPL COMPLETEDUSA
Rohan Sharma
CPL COMPLETEDSouth Africa
Priya Menon
CPL COMPLETEDAustralia
Tania Baretto
CPL COMPLETEDNew Zealand
Aditya Singh
CPL COMPLETEDUSA
Akshay Dave
CPL COMPLETEDNew Zealand
Mitasha Lade
CPL COMPLETEDUSA
Rohan Sharma
CPL COMPLETEDSouth Africa
Priya Menon
CPL COMPLETEDAustralia
Tania Baretto
CPL COMPLETEDNew Zealand
Aditya Singh
CPL COMPLETEDUSA
Akshay Dave
CPL COMPLETEDNew Zealand
Mitasha Lade
CPL COMPLETEDUSA
Rohan Sharma
CPL COMPLETEDSouth Africa
Priya Menon
CPL COMPLETEDAustralia
Pilot Training in India vs Abroad:
Two Routes to a DGCA CPL
Flight Training in India
DGCA licence issued directly. No conversion, slower hour building.
Timeline to CPL
17–18 monthsIndicative Cost
₹61–65 LLicence Issued By
DGCA — issued directlyConversion Process
Not requiredFlying Conditions
Monsoon and traffic delays extend the calendarBest Suited For
Students who want to stay close to home and avoid conversion
Flight Training Abroad
Faster hour building, then a DGCA conversion on your return.
Timeline to CPL
12–18 monthsIndicative Cost
₹55–90 LLicence Issued By
FAA, CASA or SACAA — foreign licenceConversion Process
DGCA conversion: papers, checkride and paperwork, 3–6 monthsFlying Conditions
More weather-clear days, faster hour accumulationBest Suited For
Students optimising for speed and continuous flying
Financial Planning & Investment for Your Aviation Career
Transparent education loans and complete cost breakdowns confirmed before you enrol.
EASY FINANCING
Education Loan for Pilot Training
UNSECURED LOAN UP TO
₹1 Crore
No collateral required for eligible students.
Trusted Banks
Fast approvals with top public and private sector banks.
Tax Benefits
Tax benefit under Section 80E / 129 on interest paid.
Zero TCS
Zero TCS on overseas flight training tuition fees.
Speak to a Loan Advisor
Assistance with documentation · Pre-admission sanction letters available
FEE BREAKDOWN
Pilot Training Fees in India: CPL Cost & Funding Options
GROUND SCHOOL TO DGCA CPL
₹70–95 Lakh
All-in, including medicals, exams and documentation.
DGCA ground classes
₹1.5–2.5 L
CPL flight training (200 hours)
₹70–95 L
Medical, exams & documentation
₹1–3 L
Conversion (if flown abroad)
₹2–3 L
Fee Breakup & Loan Options
PDF · EMI and education-loan options · Updated October 2026
Why Choose Us?
Discover what makes us the most trusted partner for your commercial pilot career journey.
ADVANTAGE 01
End-to-end guidance
From DGCA ground classes to type rating, we support every stage of your pilot training journey.
AVIATION EXCELLENCE
ADVANTAGE 02
14+ aviation experts
Learn from instructors with airline and flight training school backgrounds.
AVIATION EXCELLENCE
ADVANTAGE 03
Global training network
Access vetted flight training partners across nine countries.
AVIATION EXCELLENCE
ADVANTAGE 04
2,000+ pilots trained
Students have trusted us to launch their aviation careers since 2019.
AVIATION EXCELLENCE
ADVANTAGE 05
Documentation support
Help with medicals, visas, licence conversion and education loans.
AVIATION EXCELLENCE
ADVANTAGE 06
Career guidance
One-on-one counselling to help you choose the right pathway with confidence.
AVIATION EXCELLENCE
Pilot Salary in
India & Airline Progression
What Indian carriers pay across a typical airline career, so you can weigh the training cost against what follows it.
01
On joining, post type rating
Trainee First Officer
₹1.5–2.5 L
Monthly (Indicative)
02
1–4 years
First Officer
₹2.5–4.5 L
Monthly (Indicative)
03
4–7 years
Senior First Officer
₹4.5–6 L
Monthly (Indicative)
04
7–12 years
Captain — Narrow Body
₹6–9 L
Monthly (Indicative)
05
12+ years
Captain — Wide Body
₹9–14 L
Monthly (Indicative)
ENTRY LEVEL
Career Stage · On joining, post type rating
Trainee First Officer
Indicative Monthly Compensation
₹1.5–2.5 L
Initial placement with domestic carriers after completing your type rating and base training.
Airline Standard Pay ScaleVERIFIED DATA
The 200-Hour
Flying Breakup & Curriculum
A DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) needs 200 hours of logged flight time. These minimums are counted within the 200.
DGCA MANDATORY REQUIREMENT
Total Logged Flight Time
Accumulated across certified single & multi-engine aircraft and advanced flight training simulators.
200 Hours
01
100 hrs
PIC / Solo Flight
Flown as pilot-in-command without an instructor.
50% of total hours
02
50 hrs
Cross-Country PIC
Long-range navigation flights between aerodromes.
25% of total hours
03
40 hrs
Instrument Training
Includes 20 hours in approved advanced simulators.
20% of total hours
04
5 hrs
Night Flying
Minimum 10 take-offs and landings at night.
2.5% of total hours
05
25 hrs
Multi-Engine Rating
Flown on a sophisticated twin-engine aircraft.
12.5% of total hours
FAQ Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — Pilot Training in India
Find answers to common questions about DGCA ground classes, pilot training programs, airline preparation, and aviation careers.
EXPERT GUIDANCE
Your Questions, Answered by Aviation Professionals
To become a commercial pilot in India through the DGCA, you must be at least 17 years old at the time of joining, have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics from a recognized board, and successfully clear the DGCA Class 2 medical examination followed by Class 1-Initial medical assessment.