How to become a Commercial Pilot

Know how to become a commercial pilot....

Nilesh Patil
Nilesh Patil

Aug 21, 2021 04:18:40

"In 1903, the wright brothers who American citizens and aviation pioneers as a professionally. They invented the world first successful flying motor vehicle which is called as a plane. Before that, even no one can imagine that a person can fly through the sky as like a bird. But after this most valuable invention by the wright brothers’ the world it goes on another track. This particular invention makes a change in the world. And this thing proves that, nothing is impossible if you try it by your heart. Because there are lots of failures that were faced by the wright brothers while they developing a model and testing that particular model. Even they had also tried to build an airplane for hundred times. But after lots of hard work, patience, and sincerity towards their work made this brothers world famous."

As we are going to get some brief details about becoming a pilot so, before that we have to know the exact history of a plane and this is the only reason that I put this para in this article. This para is just for your extra information because in this article we are going to focus on the how to become a pilot in a different country in a detail. I am going to cover the details about becoming pilot in India, THE USA, the United Kingdom, Singapore and the UAE.

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How to become Pilot in India:

Becoming a pilot is not everyone's cup of tea, you have to do lots of hard work to be the successful pilot. It's really good opportunity to travel all the world. But apart from this you have to known about the consequences while choosing becoming a pilot as a career. As compared to other countries, India is not on the top of the position in the job ratio of pilot. So, while choosing your career, you have to think about it hundred times.

Courses and Eligibility:

  1. In India, if you want to fly normal plane in the sky then you required a special licence named as private pilot licence.

  2. Rather than this, Student or candidate must have to appear for the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The licence for flying a plane in the sky is authored by DGCA.

  3. For becoming a commercial pilot, the candidate must have to join the training course which will be approved by the directorate general of civil aviation.

  4. There is a one written exam also which will be conducted by the DGCA. And the student of the candidate must have to appear for the particular exam and crack it down.

  5. Cracking the exam is not a end of the task of becoming a pilot because, apart from your academic knowledge or theoretical knowledge you must have to be physically fit.

  6. If you able to crack the exam, no one can stop you for taking the next day to be a pilot.

 

Training:

  1. After completing your theoretical examination which was conducted by the DGCA, you have to a for the training session.

  2. On the initial period, after getting CPL, instructor gives you all the basic knowledge about the flight.

  3. At the starting point, there will be co-pilot with you in the flight to control the flight. Because you are the new and safety first.

  4. With co-pilot, candidate have to complete 15 to 20 hours training. After completing this task, he will be eligible to fly flight alone.

  5. After completing all of this process, candidate have to go under one-year training for fly a flight.

 

Commercial pilot training institutes in India:

1. Ludhiana aviation club:

It is one of the best aviation training institute in Punjab. They will help you to become a pilot.

Address: Ludhiana airport, Punjab

 

2. Nagpur flying club Government of Maharashtra enterprise:

If you want to be a commercial pilot from Maharashtra then, this institute should be come in your top of the list.

Address: hanger no. 1, near airport, Soni gaon, Nagpur, Maharashtra.

 

3. Orient right aviation Academy:

You will get the deep knowledge about the flight and every single situation while flying at flight. It is one of the best flight school in marase, Karnataka.

*You have to take care about yourself in the period of covid-19 and have to follow all the guidelines which are designed by the government and Orient flight aviation Academy.

Address: Mysore airport, mandakalli, Karnataka.

 

4. Gujarat flying club:

While becoming a pilot, definitely you will face lots of problems. And if you want a crystal-clear solution then, this aviation Academy is best for you.

Address: 86j8+c8w, harni, Vadodara, Gujarat.

 

5. Carver aviation Baramati:

You will get the deep knowledge about the flight and every single situation while flying at flight. *You have to take care about yourself in the period of covid-19 and have to follow all the guidelines which are designed by the government and carver aviation Baramati.

Address: MIDC ind. Area, near Baramati airport, Baramati, Maharashtra.

 

6. Ahmedabad aviation and aeronautics:

Ahmedabad aviation and aeronautics is one of the best aviation training institute in India. They will help you to become a pilot. *You have to take care about yourself in the period of covid-19 and have to follow all the guidelines which are designed by the government and Ahmedabad aviation and aeronautics.

Address: village Rancharda, shilaj, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

 

7. Indira Gandhi rashtriya Uran Academy, Uttar Pradesh:

If you want to be a commercial pilot from Uttar Pradesh then, Indira Gandhi rashtriya Uran Academy, Uttar Pradesh: institute should be come in your top of the list. It was established in 1985, and also so with this Indira Gandhi rashtriya Uran Academy became the first flying School in India.

*You have to take care about yourself in the period of covid-19 and have to follow all the guidelines which are designed by the government and Indira Gandhi rashtriya Uran Academy, Uttar Pradesh.

 

Required steps::

  1. If you are thinking about to become a pilot after completing your 12th examination then, pursue your training course otherwise you have to appear for the NDA exam which is held by the Indian government for joining Indian Air force.

  2. Complete your graduation and then appear for the exam and get familiar with the environment.

  3. Complete your training and get licence of pilot. And this will be sufficient for becoming a a normal pilot

  4. If you want to become a commercial pilot then, complete the additional trainings and test.

 

Salary:

If you become a pilot then no one can stop you from earning a 15 to 20 lacs per annum. Just you have to get placed in a reputed airline. And if you are going to get a lot too much experience in real, salary of the package will be increased up to 70 lacs to 90 lakhs per annum.

This is all about becoming a commercial pilot in India. It is not not a tough task. But you have to be very quick in academic and also you have to maintain yourself physically. If you can be able to manage this thing, you will definitely become a commercial pilot in the future.

 

How to become Pilot in USA:

While you are going to think about to become a pilot from the USA then, somehow you are reserving a good package of the salary in the future. As all of we know, becoming pilot is comes under the list of most paid job in all over the world at the first position. You have to be a good enough in academic and predictions simultaneously you have to be also good enough in physical manner. Your eyes sites, thinking capacity decision making behaviour and confidence makes you a greatest pilot ever. According to me, commercial pilot is a final step of the career as the pilot. So, for becoming a commercial pilot, you have to give your hundred percent in both physically and mentally.

Courses and Eligibility:

Following are the stages to become a pilot:

  1. Why you are thinking about to be a pilot, you have together all the related information about the institutes present in THE USA. You have to choose a best institute for completing your pilot training. There are lots of instructors, so you have to choose A1 sector for your career.

  2. After gathering all the related data about to be a pilot, you have to get started with the the initial training at the respective flight School. During this you will get a lot of knowledge related to aircraft and other information by the instructor who is present in the training school.

  3. After completing your initial training as the training school, pilot should be physically fit and that's why you have to appear for the FAA medical certification. If you can be able to match medical standards then, you are eligible to fly a flight to the sky.

  4. You have to apply for the student pilot certification on the integrated airmen certification and rating application. There will always a trainee with you, while you're flying a flight at the initial stage.

  5. You have to start your training as soon as possible after joining the training school. After getting a certification you need to apply the particular knowledge to the theoretical test. This exam is online known as FAA private pilot knowledge test.

  6. After completing the knowledge-oriented test, you need to be prepared for the practical oriented test. You have to perform under the designated pilot examiner (DPE). And if you to get qualify then, you are a pilot...!

                        These are the steps involved in the process of becoming a pilot in THE USA.

Commercial pilot training institutes in USA

1. Ohio State University:

Ohio State University was established in 1917. It is one of the best and oldest flight institute in THE USA. They are worked in different fields like corporate aviation, flight support, aviation support system and all other things. Also, if student known to learn deep about the flight then, there are core courses are also available.

Address: Columbus, the USA

Fees structure:

For completing your training, you have to pay at least 50000 dollars. Which will include all the things regarding your training

 

2. Purdue University:

Purdue University is also one of the best universities for training of becoming a pilot in THE USA. Purdue University is considered at the top of the position in the list of best pilot training schools in THE USA. Purdue University was developed in 1950 and now they are going to give lots of bachelor level aviation majors to graduate level programs.

Address: West Lafayette, The USA.

Fee structure: you have to be at least $ 30000, to be a commercial pilot institute.

 

3. Western Michigan University:

It is one of the oldest and reputed light training institute which is present in in THE USA. There are approximately 1300 students are pursuing their graduation under the aviation. The plus point of this institute is, they having approximately 60 aircrafts for practice purpose for the students.

Address: battle creek, THE USA

Fees structure: why estimating all the expenses you have to be ready with $70000 for completing your flight training course.

 

4. Florida institute of technology:

Florida institute of technology is going to offer to the students to earn their capacity to be a pilot in aeronautics sector. The initial stage of your training contains the simulator training. Due to this, you can play in the environment of the cockpit and there are 0 chances of damage. As a pilot you have to be prepared for any situation and Florida institute of technology is going to you makes you Such pilot who can face any situation with simple manner. There are two options are going to be provided by the institute for the students. Either you can choose aerobatic flight or air taxi flight.

Address: Melbourne, THE USA.

Fees structure: for becoming a pilot from the Florida institute of technology you have to pay at least 35000 dollars.

 

5. San Jose State University:

There is a separate department of aviation and technology in the engineering college. You want to become a commercial pilot then, San Jose State University will definitely help you to be it. This university is famous for teaching techniques and well-experienced instructors.

Address: San Jose, THE USA

Fee structure: approximately $50000+commercial pilot training (if you want). You have to pay in such away.

 

Salary:

 Doesn't matter that how much you are earning through your job as a pilot. The only thing matters is whether you are enjoying your job? If yes then, be happy. Because in this profession you are going to earn lots of money. If you can be able to manage to be a commercial pilot then, you will earn approximately 50 to 60 lacs per annum. While commercial pilot on the double as the fresher pilot. For getting higher package, you have to be placed in companies like Indigo, interjet, lan and all of the flying agencies. If you got the start point of your career then, there will be lots of opportunities will open for you in the future. As your going to get lots of experience you will definitely end your career as a pilot with salary package approximately $100000 per year.

            This is all about becoming a commercial pilot in THE USA. If you want to be a pilot then you have to start gathering information from the 12th.

 

How to become Pilot in UAE:

            As all of we know that the job pilot is very risky. The pilot have to be very quick and they have to decide the decision while facing any problem in the sky. Lots of students having desire to be a pilot but, not everyone can ful-fill their dream of becoming a pilot. You have to get lots of practice on the ground and on the simulator then and then only you will be able to face any situation while flying a plane. In this section, we are going to give some information about how to become a pilot and commercial pilot in the The The UAE.

 

Courses and Eligibility:

  1. The candidate must have to be 17 years old or above. Apart from this the candidate will not be Allow to attend the training sessions.

  2. The candidate should not suffer from any medical issues. For this, you have to carry medical certificate of class 1.

  3. As the globally known language is English and pilot have to travel through many countries. So, candidate must be fluent in speaking English.

  4. Candidate must have to spend his or her 12 to 13 months for training. Then only he or she will receive the licence.

 

Training:

  1. In the theory part, the candidate must have to complete his eight months and have to appear for the ATPL which is stands for airline transport pilot licence. In this exam, the candidate should get a percentage above 75%.

  2. On ground training it starts after getting admission in training school. Approximately 200 hours training scheduled by your respective training schools.

  3. At the start of your training, you have to start with a single-engine piston aircraft that is known as SEP. After completing your training on this, you will be able to put your hands on a multi-engine piston aircraft.

  4. After completing your training on this you have to spend approximately 60 hours on FNPT. And then you have to spend time on a multi-crew cooperation course.

  5. After getting your licence through ATPL, there will be UPRT course which is provided by the your respective training institute. This course is mandatory.

                        This is all about the training of becoming a regular pilot to the commercial pilot in The UAE.

 

Commercial pilot training institutes in UAE

1. Jetstream aviation Academy:

On the top of the list, you must have to include Jetstream aviation Academy for flight training schools in Dubai. On the start of your training you will get hands on the aircraft like A328 and A340. You will be able to get training of the helicopter which is a additional point of training.

Address: office number 5, High bay building, The UAE.

 

2. Emirates aviation services LLC:

One of the best and oldest training School in the UAE is nothing but Emirates aviation services LLC. This aviation training School was established in 1989 and the only sky is limit for this institute. This is certified by GCAA. If you want to be a pilot from the UAE then, none other option will better than Emirates aviation services LLC. You will be able to get the licence and then you can apply for the commercial training.

Address: next to aviation cargo, Al Maktoum international airport.

 

3. ECOLE HOTELIERE HELVETIQUE:

Not very old but, this institute is going to rising with the shine. They are focusing on a different program that will help to the candidate to be top-level pilot and then the commercial pilot. Gather all the information related to this training School then, you can be able to join this immediately.

Address: Dubai international academic City, The UAE.

 

4. Airborne aviation:

Airborne aviation is a South Africa training School which is comes under the Dubai. Airborne aviation training school is able to give you a private pilot licence that is a PPL and also commercial pilot licence that is CPL. You will feel the real environment while you are doing your training on the simulator. Because this simulator is very high-tech and modern. As someone says that only the practice can make you the perfect, while you are on the route of the becoming a pilot, this phrase is going to help you to be ready for any situation while you're flying airplane in the sky.

Address: gate office building, 3rd floor, Dubai

 

5. Vision concept aviation training institute:

In the list of top most aviation institutes in Dubai, vision concept aviation training institute will come under the top five institutes. They are going to provide you environment of becoming a commercial pilot to the detail knowledge about every part of the cockpit and plane. This will be also a best choice for becoming a pilot so you can opt to this training institute. You can complete your diploma in aeronautical engineering in this training institute.

Address: Al garhoud, Dubai.

            These are the top five training institutes that are present in Dubai. So, if you want you can choose one of them.

 

Salary:

 Lots of people are thought that the job of a pilot is like a driver. But there is a lot of difference between these two professions. On behalf of salary package, a pilot can earn 20 to 40 lakhs in a year. You have to spend lots of money. As you're going to input some money you have to gay at least 15% extra output of that particular inputted money. If you got the start point of your career then, there will be lots of opportunities that will open for you in the future. As you’re going to get lots of experience you will definitely end your career as a pilot with a salary package of approximately $100000 per year.

            This is all about becoming a commercial pilot in the UAE. You have to do lots of hard work over here.

 

How to become Pilot in Singapore:

 

Courses and Eligibility:

  1. The candidate must have to spend his or her 12 to 13 months for training. Then only he or she will receive the licence.

  2. The candidate should not suffering from any medical issues. For this, you have to carry medical certificate of class 1.

  3. The candidate must have to be 17 years old or above. Apart from this the candidate will not be Allow to attend the training sessions.

  4. As the globally known language is English and pilot have to travel through many countries. So, candidate must be fluent in speaking English.

 

Training:

  1. All of the selection process as a pilot is come under the RSAF which is the stands for republic Singapore air force. If you wanted to be a commercial pilot from the Singapore then, you have to complete all the task. After completing all the things, you will receive the CPL which is authorised by RSAF.

  2. On the first stage you have to be appear for the COMPASS test which is the stands for computerised aptitude selection system. It will check your thinking capacity and decision-making ability.

  3. After this you have to appear for the interview section with the pilot selection board and you must have to crack this interview in front of the four are RSAF officers.

  4. After completing this all stages, you have appeared for the final stage. In this you will get checked by the aviation doctors that whether you can be able to survive in the unnatural environment, how you are going to think about the emergency conditions. If you are doing well in this selection then you can be able to appear for the basic military training.

  5. In training section, you can be able to puts your hands on the basic model like aircraft at the start of your training. There will be a CO pilot with you at the start.

  6. After you got the experience on the aircraft you will be able to get the experience on the plane. Here also there will be a co-pilot with you while you are going to fly the particular plane in the sky.

                        This is all about the training of becoming a regular pilot to the commercial pilot in Singapore. If you complete this training and courses then, you can become a commercial pilot in Singapore.

 

Commercial pilot training institutes in Singapore

1. Seletar flying club:

This is one of the best and oldest flying institute which is present in the Singapore. It will definitely become a best choice for student wanted to be a private pilot and willing to be a commercial pilot in the future. Seletar flying club was established in 1971. And we have to trust on them because they are going to opportunity to makes your dream true.

Address: Camp Rd, Business Aviation Complex, Singapore

 

2. Singapore youth flying club:

            we know that lots of students are thinking about to be a pilot in the childhood. But only few of them can be able to to get their dreams any true. Singapore youth flying club is going to provide a perfect environment to become a pilot and they will also make you to be a commercial pilot in the future. On the start of your training, they are going to hand over you and aircraft for the training purpose. The well experienced trainers and instructors makes this institute more famous.

Address: Camp Rd, Singapore

 

3. SG aviation training:

SG aviation training school is not old but it growing very fast and only the sky is limit for this institute. SG aviation training was started in 2017. Lots of students are taking their trainings through this institute. The faculty and the instructors are well experienced and they will definitely train you for any kind of situation while you are flying a plane in the sky. On the start of your training, you will get hands on the simulator for safety purpose. Because giving a cockpit entry for the pressure is it too risky. If you can be able to manage on the simulator then, you can start your training with aircraft in the SG aviation training School.

Address: Changi Business Park Cres, Haite Building, Singapore.

 

Requirements:

  1. Why you are going to be the pilot in any country especially in Singapore you have to be medical in fit.

  2. After completing your 12th from any stream you can be able to join the aviation training centers for getting training for a private pilot license. After getting the private pilot license you have to apply for the commercial pilot license.

  3. You should not be involved in criminal cases in your background life. If you are then, it will become problematic for the students who are willing to be a pilot.

 

Salary:

 Salary is most important factor because you have to spend lots of money while you are giving to get some training about flight aviation. Because getting a PPL that is private pilot licence or CPL that is commercial pilot licence are very costly. You have to spend lots of money. As you're going to input some money you have to gay at least 15% extra output of that particular inputted money. if you got the start point of your career then, there will be lots of opportunities will open for you in the future. As you’re going to get lots of experience you will definitely end your career as a pilot with salary package of approximately $100000 per year. Lots of people are thought that the job of a pilot is like a driver. But there is a lot of difference between these two professions. On behalf of salary package, a pilot can earn 20 to 40 lakhs In a year. While commercial pilot on the double as the fresher pilot. For getting the higher package, you have to be placed in companies like Indigo, interjet, lan and all of the flying agencies

            This is all about becoming a commercial pilot in Singapore.

 

How to become Pilot in UK:

 Lots of teenagers having desire to become a pilot. Exploring something new, traveling to all over the world are the only reasons for the children who are attracted towards the plane and the pilots. If you live in THE THE UK and US, you wanted to be a commercial pilot then it will become easier to you. Because the countries like THE UK and THE USA are very advanced and there are lots of transport is done through to the airlines. Hence, there are lots of job opportunities for the pilot. And if you have the commercial pilot license that is CPL then it will be your plus point. In this, we are going to get the information about the beginning commercial pilot in THE UK.

 

Courses and Eligibility:

  1. The candidate must have to be 17 years old or above. Apart from this the candidate will not be Allow to attend the training sessions.

  2. The candidate should not suffer from any medical issues. For this, you have to carry a medical certificate of class 1.

  3. As the globally known language is English and pilot have to travel through many countries. So, the candidate must be fluent in speaking English.

  4. The candidate must have to spend his or her 12 to 13 months for training. Then only he or she will receive the license.

 

Trainings:

 

  1. The candidate must have to complete his eight months and have to appear for the ATPL which is stands for airline transport pilot license. In this exam, the candidate should get a percentage above 75%.

  2. At the start of your training, you have to start with a single-engine piston aircraft that is known as SEP. After completing your training on this, you will be able to put your hands on a multi-engine piston aircraft.

  3. On-ground training it starts after getting admission in training school. Approximately 200 hours training scheduled by your respective training schools.

  4. After getting your license through ATPL, there will be UPRT course which is provided by your respective training institute. This course is mandatory.

  5. After completing your training on this you have to spend approximately 60 hours on FNPT. And then you have to spend time on multi-crew cooperation course.

       This is all about the training of becoming a regular pilot to the commercial pilot in THE UK. If you complete this training and courses then, you can become a commercial pilot in Singapore.

 

Commercial pilot training institutes in UK:

1. CAF Oxford:

This is one of the best flight training School in the United Kingdom. If you are having a desire to become a pilot then, this will be a better option to you. One of the oldest flight training School in THE UK which was established in 1961. They are giving you an opportunity to earn the pilot licence but, all of the hard work whichever you are going to put while your learning is yours. At the initial stage they are going to give you an aircraft with the CO pilot then you can be able to fly and aircraft in the sky.

Address: London Oxford airport, Langford ln, the United Kingdom

 

2. Airborne aviation flight training School:

this flying institute should be in the list of your top five flight training schools in THE UK. The well experienced the trainers and instructors are going to help you while you’re in the training school. At first you will be able to familiar with the aircraft and aeroplanes by spending lots of time on the simulator. Then you will get the all basic information which is related to the flight, take-off and landing. And after all of this, you are eligible to fly a aircraft with co-pilot.

Address Coxford down, Winchester, the United Kingdom

 

3.Almat Flying Academy:

 lots of students are thinking about to be a pilot in childhood. But only few of them can be able to to get their dreams any true. Almat Flying Academy is going to provide a perfect environment to become a pilot and they will also make you to be a commercial pilot in the future. On the start of your training they are going to hand over you and aircraft for the training purpose. The well experienced trainers and instructors makes this institute more famous. You will be able to get training of the helicopter which is an additional point of training.

Address: Coventry Airport, Baginton, Coventry, The United Kingdom.

 

Requirements:

  1. Why you are going to be the pilot in any country especially in THE UK you have to be medical in fit.

  2. After completing your 12th from any stream you can be able to join the aviation training centres for getting training for a private pilot licence. After getting the private pilot licence you have to apply for the commercial pilot licence.

  3. You should not be involved in the criminal cases in your background life. If you are then, it will become a problematic for the students who are willing to be a pilot.

 

Salary:

Doesn't matter that how much you are earning through your job as a pilot. The only thing matters is whether you are enjoying your job? If yes then, be happy. Because in this profession you are going to earn lots of money. If you can be able to manage to be a commercial pilot then, you will earn approximately 50 to 60 lacs per annum. On behalf of salary package, a pilot can earn 20 to 40 lakhs. in a year. While commercial pilot on the double as the fresher pilot. For getting higher package, you have to be placed in companies like Indigo, interjet, lan and all of the flying agencies. As you’re going to get lots of experience you will definitely end your career as a pilot with salary package of approximately $100000 per year. The people are thought that, the job of a pilot is like a driver. But there is a lot of difference between these two professions. If you got the start point of your career then, there will be lots of opportunities will open for you in the future.

 This is all about becoming a commercial pilot in THE UK. If you want to be a pilot then you have to start gathering information from the 12th.

 Someone says that, before you are going to choose your career you have to think about it for a hundred times. That whether you are interested in or not, whether you are forced by someone doing this? Just think about it for a while then choose your career as a pilot. Because there is no backup plan which is related to your profession while you are going to choose to become a pilot as a career option. If you are interested in this then you are going to be a successful pilot and after your hard work you can be able to be a commercial pilot also. This is all about the process, requirements, topmost training institutes in a particular country and the salaries depending on the country of the pilot. With this I would like to end this particular article.

I am wishing you a bright future ahead as a pilot. Be ready with your wings because you are going to fly through the sky and no one can stop you...!