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There are certain attributes to be a Pilot.
First of all, one should not be afraid of heights and should have a
passion to fly those machines. One should posses a good coordination of
mind and limbs. The ability to remain calm under any circumstance and
apply theoretical knowledge into practice while flying is very
important. A Pilot has to be quick thinker as he is the one who is
responsible for the lives of many. One should have patience,
commitment, responsibility and self-confidence. A lot of hard work,
stamina, adaptability to follow difficult time schedules, good team
spirit, etc., are also required in an aspirant. Most importantly, one
must have emotional stability in crisis situations.
The job of a Pilot/Co-Pilot is very challenging as well as rewarding. There are three licences, which you have to acquire to become a pilot - Student’s Pilot Licence (SPL), Private Pilot Licence (PPL) or the Hobby Licence and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).
The Student’s Pilot Licence is the first stage of training. SPLs are issued by 23 flying clubs in India. You have to clear an objective written examination,
which tests basic mathematics knowledge of the aircraft, engines and
aerodynamics. The test is worth hundred marks and the students have to
score at least 75 to pass the SPL examination. A manual providing
sample questions and answers to give an idea about the nature of the
questions expected in the examinations is issued by the flying clubs.
The SPL examination is held every month all over India by the flying
clubs. In addition, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
conducts an examination and issues licence for Assistant Flight Radio
Telephone Operators (AFR-TO). There is no age limit to acquire an SPL.
The second stage, the Private Pilot License (PPL),
comprises 60 hours of flying (40 hours with flying instructor & 20
hours solo) after rigorous training under the flying instructor. Along
with flying (practical) training, you also have to complete a theory
curriculum and clear a written examination. This examination tests the
student’s knowledge about aircraft engines, air navigation, aviation
meteorology and seamanship. This examination is conducted by the DGCA.
This course generally takes two years to complete and makes you
eligible for the PPL. Depending upon the availability of a flying
instructor and the weather conditions, the period of training may vary.
For the third stage, the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL),
a minimum of 250 hours of flying (including 60 hours of PPL) is
necessary. To get a CPL, you need to have the experience of 200 hours
of solo flying. In addition, you have to clear a written examination
consisting of subjects like Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air
Navigation, Technical Planning and Communications in Radio and Wireless
Transmission. Further, you have to undergo a medical fitness test
conducted by a team of doctors approved by the DGCA and the Central
Medical Establishment (CME) of the Air Force Unit. The average period
of training for commercial pilot is one year.
Eligibility To become a Pilot/ Co-Pilot - one
should have the licence of SPL for which matriculation and 16 years of
age is prescribed for appearing for the test. To get a CPL, one should
have passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics and must be
between the age of 18-30 years. The minimum height should be 5 feet and
eyesight 6/6. Remuneration Sky is the limit for hard working people in
Aviation. A trainee Pilot or Co-Pilot can get a starting salary of
about Rs. 60,000 – 70,000. In about 2-3 years, after flying 2,000-3,000
hours, one can become a Flight Commander. A senior commander gets a
salary of Rs. 4 lakh – Rs. 5 lakh per month. The training of a Pilot
abroad can cost Rs. 15 – 20 lakh but this amount can be recovered in a
few years as the salary is very high for Pilots. A Pilot can earn more
depending on the experience, company and the kind of planes they fly.
The Expatriate Pilots can get a handsome amount between $9,500 to $
11,000 (for new wide-bodied aircrafts).
Where to study Pilot/co-pilot
● American Flyers (India) Pvt. Ltd., 37 Virwani Industrial Estate,
Western Express Highway, Goregaon, Mumbai-400063 (Maharashtra)
● Amritsar Aviation Club, P.O. Rajasansi, Amritsar Aerodrome, Amritsar (Punjab)
● Asiatic International Aviation Corp., “Asiaticair” # 108, Ambikapuri Extn, Airport Road, Indore-452005 (M.P.)
● Assam Flying Institute, Guwahati Airport, Guwahati-781007 (Assam)
● Bihar Flying Institute, Civil Aerodrome, Patna (Bihar)
● Bombay Flying Club, Juhu Aerodrome, Santacruz (West), Mumbai-400009 (Maharashtra)
● Carg Aviations Limited, Hangar No.3, Civil Aerodrome, Kanpur (U.P.)
● Delhi Flying Club Ltd., Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi-110003 ● Flying Club, Civil Aerodrome, Indore (M.P.)
● Government Aviation Training Institute, Civil Aerodrome, Bhubaneswar (Orissa)
● Govt. Flying Club, Aerodrome, Faizabad (U.P.)
● Gujarat flying Club, Civil Aerodrome, Hasni Road, Vadodara-390006 (Gujarat)
● Hissar Aviation Club, Textile Road, Sirsa Bypass, Hissar (Haryana)
● Karnal Aviation Club, Kunjpura Road, Karnal, Haryana
● Ludhiana Aviation Club, Civil Aerodrome, P.O. Sahnewal, Ludhiana (Punjab)
● M.P. Flying Club, Bhopal Civil Aerodrome, Bhopal (M.P.)
● Nagpur Flying Club, Sonegaon Aerodrome, Nagpur (Maharashtra)
● Northern India Flying School, Jalandhar Cantt- 144005, Punjab
● Patiala Aviation Club, Patiala-147001 Punjab
● Rajasthan State Flying School, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur (Rajasthan)
● Tata Nagar Aviation Private Limited, 2 North East Circuit House Area, Jamshedpur-831001 (Jharkhand) |
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