Job is to fly different types of flying units like airplane aircraft, helicopters, jet & fighter jets.

Opportunities: the are various organizations in which you may get a job by fulfilling the below-mentioned requirements like DEFENCE FORCES,  private airline company govt airlines private pilot Cargo pilot helicopter pilot for a various task like traveling for small distance medical industry, etc.

Career Requirements

An associate's or bachelor's degree in aviation, aeronautics, or a comparable discipline, is usually required to be a pilot. But many pilots are also trained by the military. It is also required to have 250 hours in flight. You must also have a pilot's license and some airline certifications may be required. In addition, a pilot must have good depth perception, quick reaction time, good communication, problem-solving skills, knowledge of onboard systems, and the ability to monitor them.

Here are the steps you can take to become a pilot:

Step 1: Obtain a College Education

For those who did not learn how to fly airplanes in the military, there are college degree programs available. While a degree may not be required, employers generally prefer pilots with a college education. Commercial airlines tend to prefer applicants with a bachelor's degree over those with an associate's degree.

Majoring in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or computer science may provide a good educational foundation for pilots. Airlines prefer applicants who have taken liberal arts courses, along with classes such as aeronautical engineering. Flight school classes are typically taught by an instructor who is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Step 2: Gain Flying Hours

According to the BLS, prior to earning a pilot's license, a pilot-in-training needs to log a minimum of 250 hours of flight experience. Pilots may log these hours through the U.S. Armed Forces, where they will obtain familiarity with many different types of aircraft. Additionally, the FAA licenses flight instructors and flight schools to help pilots earn necessary flight experience. Many pilots begin their careers as flight instructors and eventually become commercial pilots after gaining more flying time and experience.

Step 3: Earn a Pilot's License

After obtaining the necessary flight hours, applicants 18 years or older can complete the rest of the requirements for a commercial pilot's license from the federal government. Pilots must pass a physical examination to ensure they have good vision and hearing as well as no physical impairments that might interfere with flight performance. Candidates must also pass a written exam that includes safety information and a skills test that is observed by an FAA-certified instructor.

Step 4: Complete Additional Tests and Training

Depending on the type of pilot position, additional tests and licenses may be required. The FAA offers many different types of certification, such as airworthiness certificates and medical certificates. Certain airlines may also require their pilots to take psychological and intelligence tests.

Step 5: Work as a Pilot

All pilots must begin somewhere, and major airline companies will not hire inexperienced pilots. Generally, pilots hired at major airlines have around 4,000 hours of experience flying commercial planes. Most pilots employed with commercial airlines work as co-pilots and obtain additional experience through this position.

Alternatively, pilots may obtain employment in other industries, like emergency services, agriculture, or reforestation. Pilots typically advance with experience. For example, some pilots may begin their careers flying charter planes or helicopters before working with commercial airlines. Some start as flight instructors while continuing to learn and become more efficient fliers.

Step 6: Advance in the Field

Pilots follow a ranking system of seniority. After gaining many years of experience, typically 5-15 years, pilots at the first officer rank may be able to advance to the rank of captain, as outlined in their contract. Larger airline companies usually have opportunities for even further advancement, such as director of chief pilot positions.

To become a pilot, you need to have the proper training, either a degree or through the military, and experience flying.

Leading institute 

1. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy, Rae Bareilly

24 aircraft, 4 multi-engine. Campus recruitments

IGRUA is the best flying club as of now, in India. It is a government undertaken flying club, situated in Rae Bareilly, UP. Public sector airlines- Air India used to pick pilots for their aircraft from IGRUA on a priority basis. However, it is hard to get admission to IGRUA as you have to pass an entrance test conducted every year at various centers in India.

2. CAE Oxford, Gondia, Madhyapradesh

10+ aircraft, International flying centers, A320 type rating with assured placement

CAE Oxford flying club or simply Gondia Flying club as it is known it the second best and the best in private sector aviation academies. They offer a placement assured CPL program which costs around 50 lakhs INR, which trains fresh cadets to become CPL holders with Airbus A320 type rating to enable them to become first officers in Airbus 320 for Indigo Airlines.

3. Chimes Aviation academy, Dhana, Sagar, Madhyapradesh

10+ aircrafts, 2 multi-engine, Limca book of records entrant

Chimes is a well-known aviation academy that got entered into Limca Book of Records for successfully finishing CPL training for more cadets than any other flying club did. Peculiarities include flying at your own will and wish to make you fearless in flying.

4. Carver Aviation Academy, Baramati, Maharashtra

11 aircrafts, fast-flying hour building,

Carver offers the fastest flying training to build your hours as fast as you can. One of the best flying clubs in the private sector.

5. GATI- Govt. Aviation Training Institute, Bhuvaneswar, Orissa

5 aircrafts, Piper Seneca 5 Multi-engine, Cheap fees, Flying in govt. commercial airport

The second best government undertaken flying clubs in India, GATI conducts flying in international airports in Bhuvaneswar, which adds to the quality of flying. They offer competitive flying fees as well.

6. Orient Flight School, Pondicherry (Puducherry)

OFS is known for its safe flying and is situated in south India. It is one of the best flying clubs in the south. However, flying fees is a bit on the high side.

7. Ahmedabad Aviation & Aeronautics-AAA-Ahmedabad

5 aircrafts. No multi-engine. Hostel available @6500 Rs per month

AAA is known for quality flying in an international airport and for low fares. However, they don’t have a multi-engine aircraft as of now.

8. RG Aviation, Hyderabad

11 aircrafts, 1 multi-engine. Low fees.

RG aviation in Hyderabad conducts pilot training as a package for just 21 lakhs Rupees. However, students report frequent short halts of flying.

9. AP Aviation Academy, Hyderabad

AP aviation academy is also a government undertaken flying club. It has got a small fleet of 3 aircrafts- Cessna 152 A, Cessna 152 and Cessna 172 each. However, no multi-engine is there. A simulator is there which is used for instrument flying.

10. Flytech aviation academy, Hyderabad

Flytech is a well-known flying club operating in Hyderabad. CPL package is given for 23 lakhs with single-engine aircraft only. Simulator flying id available for multi-engine @ 5000 Rs per hour.

Career Roles & Responsibilities

Pilots are responsible for the operation of the aircraft, the safety of the passengers and crew members, and all flight decisions once in the air. Their primary concern, however, is the safety of the plane and passengers. They must maintain a highly professional image in both conduct and personal appearance and communicate with the passengers and crew during flights. The pilot makes all final decisions about anything occurring during the flight. Some pilots may also be approved by the Federal Flight Deck Officer program and may carry firearms to protect the cockpit.

Airline pilot duties are very limited when working with large airlines, and they will have almost no other responsibilities. They will check the weather, then plot a flight plan. During the flight, they constantly watch instruments, make adjustments, report to air-route control stations en route, and talk to the tower at their destination. When working in a smaller plane, however, the job may be much more physical. This could include loading passenger luggage, supervising fueling, performing aircraft maintenance, and more. All pilots are responsible to fill out records and reports, Pilots and co-pilots often take turns flying different legs of a flight.

Career Education Path Summary

Path 1:

• Std XII
• Stream: Sc PCM
• Goal: Pilot
• Pilot License

Training in commercial flying can be taken with Flying clubs, the Rashtriya Udan Academy, Private Flying academies, or with Flying schools abroad.
The training goes through 3 stages of license. While training institutions impart training, they do not provide job placements.

Licenses have to be procured in the following order :

• Student Pilot License (SPL)
• Private Pilot License (PPL)
• Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

After Class XI/XII (with PCM) students can apply for the SPL On passing Class XII (PCM) they may enroll for the next license -PPL On getting the PPL training begins for CPL

Details of the Licenses

• Student pilot license can be taken at flying clubs in every State. It is a theory exam.
• Eligibility - Age of 16 years minimum and pass in Class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance, and a bank guarantee are required.
• Selection - Candidates taking the SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month. Candidates have to enroll a month before the examination. Selected candidates go through a medical examination and Pilot Aptitude Test.
• Private pilot license is practical training. A total of 60 hours of flying is needed of which 20 hours minimum should be solo and 5 hours cross country.
• There is a theory examination also
• Commercial pilot license requires flying training for 190 hours to complete 250 hours of flying.

Rashtriya Uran Academy conducts an entrance test to select students for the pilot's training.

• Eligibility: Age 17 years at the time of joining. Minimum 55% Aggregate Marks in Maths & Physics
• SC / ST / OBC Candidates- Minimum 50% Aggregate Marks in Maths & Physic
• Selection: Online Written Test in General English, Maths, Physics, Reasoning & Current Affairs (10+2 level objective type questions only and no negative marking.
• Viva/Interview and Pilot Aptitude Test 
• CPL training can be coupled with BSc (Aviation) from Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur. On completion of the prescribed syllabus on aviation subjects, flying and project work over 3 years the degree can be completed.

Step 1: Obtain a College Education

For those who did not learn how to fly airplanes in the military, there are college degree programs available. While a degree may not be required, employers generally prefer pilots with a college education. Commercial airlines tend to prefer applicants with a bachelor's degree over those with an associate's degree.

Majoring in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or computer science may provide a good educational foundation for pilots. Airlines prefer applicants who have taken liberal arts courses, along with classes such as aeronautical engineering. Flight school classes are typically taught by an instructor who is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Step 2: Gain Flying Hours

According to the BLS, before earning a pilot's license, a pilot-in-training needs to log a minimum of 250 hours of flight experience. Pilots may log these hours through the U.S. Armed Forces, where they will obtain familiarity with many different types of aircraft. Additionally, the FAA licenses flight instructors and flight schools to help pilots earn necessary flight experience. Many pilots begin their careers as flight instructors and eventually become commercial pilots after gaining more flying time and experience.

Step 3: Earn a Pilot's License

After obtaining the necessary flight hours, applicants 18 years or older can complete the rest of the requirements for a commercial pilot's license from the federal government. Pilots must pass a physical examination to ensure they have good vision and hearing as well as no physical impairments that might interfere with flight performance. Candidates must also pass a written exam that includes safety information and a skills test that is observed by an FAA-certified instructor.

Step 4: Complete Additional Tests and Training

Depending on the type of pilot position, additional tests and licenses may be required. The FAA offers many different types of certification, such as airworthiness certificates and medical certificates. Certain airlines may also require their pilots to take psychological and intelligence tests.

Step 5: Work as a Pilot

All pilots must begin somewhere, and major airline companies will not hire inexperienced pilots. Generally, pilots hired at major airlines have around 4,000 hours of experience flying commercial planes. Most pilots employed with commercial airlines work as co-pilots and obtain additional experience through this position.

Alternatively, pilots may obtain employment in other industries, like emergency services, agriculture, or reforestation. Pilots typically advance with experience. For example, some pilots may begin their careers flying charter planes or helicopters before working with commercial airlines. Some start as flight instructors while continuing to learn and become more efficient fliers.

Step 6: Advance in the Field

Pilots follow a ranking system of seniority. After gaining many years of experience, typically 5-15 years, pilots at the first officer rank may be able to advance to the rank of captain, as outlined in their contract. Larger airline companies usually have opportunities for even further advancement, such as director of chief pilot positions.

To become a pilot, you need to have the proper training, either a degree or through the military, and experience flying.