Dear aspirant,
Yes, you can become a Pilot after Engineering, but if you really have a passion for flying, you can do your Commercial Pilot License before Engineering.
The minimum eligibility for the SPL(student pilot license) is 16 years of age and matriculation . An oral examination has to be taken in subjects related to aviation. One needs to acquire a private pilot license (PPL) before starting to fly. Flying includes overall 60 hours of flying with cross-country and solo flying. And also you have to pass theoretical examinations in subjects like air regulations, air navigations , aviation meteorology and aircraft engines. so after you complete your engineering you can get admission in some pilot training institutes
There are two ways of becoming pilot.One is to join Indian Air force after passing a pilot aptitude test (PABT)and second way is to become commercial pilot after joining any flying club.
It is always better to become pilot after joining Indian Air Force as the cost of becoming pilot will be bear by the Indian Air Force.
While if you go for Commercial Pilot Licenses than cost is really high for many people to effort like of 40,00, 000/-.
Three Stages in Bcoming Pilot
Student’s Pilot License
Private Pilot License
Commercial Pilot License
You can become Commercial pilot after clearing the stage of Student Pilot License (SPL) and Private Pilot License (PPL) or Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
Eligibility of SPL
10+ 2 pass in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with minimum of 50% marks
Age- between 18-30 years
Height- minimum 5 feet
Eyesight- 6/6
Some Basic Requirements is also expected from student as Not afraid of heights , Emotional stability in crisis situation etc.
You need to join any approved flying schools and clubs in India.
Eligibility of becoming Pilot in Indian Air Force Pilot
Educational Qualification:
12th from recognized board with maths and physics as compulsory subjects.
B.Sc. (Physics/Maths) 3 years or B.E. 4 years or B.Sc. (General) 3 years with Physics and Maths.
Age Limit - 19 to 23 years on the 1st of the month of commencement of the course.
Website for more info
http://careerairforce.nic.
Hope the answer is helpful.
All the best!
Hey Nachiket,
I would recommend watch Flying Beast he has a YouTube channel. Currently working as a commercial pilot. He has graduated from IIT Kanpur and then did training for becoming a pilot. Overall a cost of total course of becoming a pilot in India can cost around 1 crore but it's cheaper if you do it outside India.
Best of luck
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