In India, pilot qualifications are regulated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which is the national aviation authority. The qualifications for different levels of pilot licenses are established by the DGCA and follow international standards outlined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Here are the pilot qualifications in India with respect to the DGCA:
Private Pilot License (PPL) Qualifications
Age: At least 17 years old.
Education: Minimum 10+2 (or equivalent).
Medical Fitness: Pass a Class 2 Medical Examination conducted by a DGCA-approved Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
Training: Complete a minimum of 40 hours of flight training, including specific hours of dual and solo flying. Also, complete ground school training as prescribed by the DGCA.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Qualifications
Age: At least 18 years old.
Education: Minimum 10+2 (or equivalent), with mathematics and physics as subjects. A higher education degree is recommended but not mandatory.
Medical Fitness: Pass a Class 1 Medical Examination conducted by a DGCA-approved AME.
Training: Accumulate a minimum of 200 hours of total flying time, including specific hours of cross-country and night flying. Complete ground school training as per DGCA requirements.
Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in various flight maneuvers and emergency procedures.
Instrument Rating (IR) Qualifications
Age: As per CPL requirements.
Education: As per CPL requirements.
Medical Fitness: As per CPL requirements.
Training: Complete additional flight training for instrument flying as prescribed by the DGCA.
Experience: Accumulate a minimum number of instrument flying hours as specified by DGCA.
Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Qualifications
Age: At least 21 years old.
Education: A higher level of education is recommended.
Medical Fitness: Pass a Class 1 Medical Examination.
Training: Accumulate a minimum of 1,500 hours of total flying time, including specific hours as pilot-in-command (PIC) and cross-country flying. Complete the required ground school training for ATPL.
Skills: Demonstrate advanced flying skills and decision-making abilities.
Multi-Engine Rating (MER) Qualifications
Age: As per CPL requirements.
Education: As per CPL requirements.
Medical Fitness: As per CPL requirements.
Training: Complete additional flight training for multi-engine aircraft as specified by the DGCA.
These qualifications serve as a general guideline, and specific requirements and standards may be subject to updates or changes by the DGCA. Aspiring pilots should refer to the latest DGCA regulations and guidelines for the most accurate and up-to-date information on pilot qualifications in India.
To become an commercial pilot you may could join commercial pilot license through AME COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM (AME CEE) this examination you may join Commercial Pilot License approved by DGCA.
