Commercial Pilot, Career as Commercial Pilot

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The role of a commercial pilot is one of the most exciting and thrilling jobs in the aviation sector. It is rated as the highly adventurous job which requires intensive training. This line of work demands a lot of sacrifice, dedication and patience. Most of the youngsters get attracted to the career in aviation as it provides the opportunity for them to travel across the globe. This is a rewarding field. Apart from the glamorous part, a commercial pilot is responsible for the aircraft that he flies as well as the safety of the passengers.

A pilot is the most important and responsible person on an aircraft. They are professionally trained personals who fly helicopters as well as airplanes carrying both passengers and cargo. This occupation requires intense knowledge in the field of meteorology, complex electronic and mechanical controls and air navigation.

There are numerous institutes that conduct training in this relevant field that are recognized by the Directorate General of civil Aviation. One of the outstanding institutes is Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Academy at Rae Bareli.

Job profiles as Commercial Pilot

Aspirants can opt for a career in the following significant aviation fields:

  • Flight Instructor
  • Charter/Corporate Pilot
  • Float Pilot
  • Regional or Major Airline Pilot
  • Military Pilot
  • Helicopter Pilot

Career opportunities in public sector

Commercial pilots can also find jobs in several public sector airlines. The demand for this profession will increase in future as the government has plans to broaden the air services network. Some of the public sector airlines are:

  • Air India
  • Indian Airlines

Career opportunities in private sector

Due to the privatization, enormous opportunities are there for CPL holders. They can easily find employment in private sectors. Some of the huge corporate sectors that own an aircraft have the requirement of a pilot. Here is the list of few international airlines that operates in the private sector.

  • Sahara
  • Kingfisher
  • Jet Airways
  • Indigo
  • SpiceJet

Commercial Pilot opportunities Abroad

The employment opportunities for commercial pilots are very high. They can find employment in international airlines, charter planes, private planes and cargo planes. The commercial pilot jobs are plenty available in foreign airline companies such as UK, Europe, Australia and USA. Some of the roles that are being offered for a pilot are as follows.

  • Certified Flight Instructor
  • Helicopter Pilots
  • Agricultural pilots
  • Charter or Corporate Pilots
  • Outfitter
  • Photogrammetry Pilots

Salary range

The grade level of the positions is the major factor that determines the pay scale of the commercial pilots in the public sector. They are offered with attractive remuneration as well as incentives. The payment package also includes the gratuity, free/concessional air passage, provident fund and medical facilities. In addition to housing and medical, the pilots are also permitted to benefits like allowances. A commercial pilot can earn in the range of Rs 40,000/- to Rs 150,000/- per month. It also depends upon the airline and the experience of the candidate.

 
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123 Responses to “Commercial Pilot, Career as Commercial Pilot”

  1. 123
    Ankita:

    I am a bsc student can become comorrcial pilot and how

  2. 122
    neetu sahu:

    I want to be commercial pilot.now I m in +2 with phy an math!pls explain me how to prepare for it??????

  3. 121
    sunil:

    sri
    My
    Name
    Is
    Sunil
    I wanted to join the commerical pilot how to join how much markes should be oatained sri

    I have compileted my 2nd puc sri wanting for results

    How much will be the fee structure sri
    Thank you
    Sri

  4. 120
    Naksh chaudhary:

    hi!
    i am currently in b tch finl year from palwal,haryana
    i want to opt for commercial pilotin…
    so can u plz tell me frm where i can get details about entrance of the same?

  5. 119
    RAVI:

    What is best gov. pilot college . fee strcture course, how to longer this course.

  6. 118
    RAVI:

    What is best gov. pilot college . fee strcture learn coarce,

  7. 117
    KHODAT BHAMMAR:

    What is the fee of this course?
    how to longer this course?

  8. 116
    shailesh:

    if ur intrested to join for CPL in india then call me,
    08976961418;
    7798196446………….i m also doing CPL
    in india, with carver
    and u want to do from other
    then I also can help u
    for cheaper rate of flying
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  9. 115
    jayesh:

    if ur intrested to join for CPL in india then call me,
    08976961418;
    7798196446………….i m also doing CPL
    in india, with carver
    and u want to do from other
    then I also can help u
    for cheaper rate of flying

  10. 114
    jayesh:

    Hii, frnds
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    medical 1st by dgca approved doctor, if u have any
    query about cpl, u can call me or msz me
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  11. 113
    garima agrawal:

    TOP AND BEST PILOT COLLEGE KYON SA HAI.

  12. 112
    NITISH SHARMA:

    Sir I’m a 3rd year btech(ECE) student and I want to know all the information regarding commercial pilot,its entrance exam,institute,training ,fee structure etc. Mail me soon .

  13. 111
    seema:

    dear hai,
    can we take in the part of exam’s pilot after xth standad ? how many year old student apply for this post? how much precentage required for this post ? plz tell me soonly i’m so worried about it.

  14. 110
    Jatin Rao:

    I am finished my 11th class and now i am in 12th class and my dream is to become a commercial pilot and please give the name of flying school which give best training in all over india and i am a middle class family member please give the name of bank which give the loan on commercial pilot training

  15. 109
    gayle:

    can u plz tell me if there is any common entrance test for d pilot training colleges in india? plz send me a link 2 d pg! n…. can u plz send me a list of d pilot training academies in order of rank?

    thank u!
    gayle marie galstaun

  16. 108
    krishma:

    i completed my 10th exam with 80% and10+2 in science field with 50% & now i m doing engineering from information technology branch currently in 8th semester and want to become commercial pilot.
    please tell me procedure of selection? & inform me how to apply?
    please sir..

  17. 107
    Punith Kumar:

    Iam currentlystudying +2 in a couple of months i will finish my +2
    i want to become an commercial pilot i dont know where to apply.I am in coimbatore is there any good pilot training institute here if so please tell me the procedures for applying

  18. 106
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  19. 105
    Ali Esmaeili:

    Hereby I would like to introduce myself as an applicant, interested in
    Pilot course at your esteemed university. It is highly appreciated to
    instruct me of the qualifications and certifications needed for this
    program. Also kindly inform me of the closing date for the application
    for upcoming semester.

  20. 104
    SUBRATA:

    how can i apply for commercial pilot exams

  21. 103
    saurabh:

    i”m 12th passed with 70.2% from cbse board. how can i apply for commercial pilot exams

  22. 102
    prajwalbhoyar:

    sir i am very interesting in joining private pilot what is the minimum cost

  23. 101
    Deepti:

    sir,
    Im a commerce student (class XI). Is it pssble for me to become a commercial pilot?

  24. 100
    nagesh s koli:

    i am 12th science - 50 %, am i ellegeble?

  25. 99
    gaurav:

    sir can u please inform when will the forms be available

  26. 98
    rutuja:

    hello sir ,
    i’m a 10th std student (cbse board).
    i desperately wanna bcum a commercial pilot ..
    wht all preparations nd exams do i have to give to make myself eligible & capable ..??
    i’m eagerly waiting for your reply ..:)

  27. 97
    Akshay:

    I’m in 2nd year BSc
    can i do cpl simultaneosly with MSc?
    if i get a SPL & GPL now, will it be useful in CPL?
    will Physics specialization help in CPL or should i go for Math in my TY?
    Can you suggest some reputed & good training institute for CPL after my graduation?

    I’m eagerly waiting for your responses.

  28. 96
    Ankit Garg:

    Hello
    sir , i want to become commercial pilot .now i m doing btech 2nd year from computer branch .can u help me how to become a commercial pilot
    thanx

  29. 95
    Nithin:

    Now i am studying in +1 science
    i want to become a pilot i am not much financialiy capable
    tell how can i become a pilot by writing the all india entrance exam
    and how much mark should i get in all india entrance exam
    which course i should join for further study

    i am grantly waiting for u r reply

  30. 94
    JAY KOTIA:

    HI..
    I AM A STUDENT IF 12TH SCI WITH (MATH/PHY)…
    AND MY AIM IS TO BE AN COMMERCIAL PILOT!!
    THAT FOR WHAT TO DO AFTER 12TH???
    WHERE I GET THE FORMS OF COM. PILOT.?
    THANK YOU

  31. 93
    Shiva:

    Is it nescessary to give entrance exam for pilot training?

  32. 92
    DR.MITHUN NAIK:

    hi ..sir..i want to become an pilot..i am a BAMS docter.can you tell me what is the exam for it? what subject for it? i want to complet my dream

  33. 91
    Taranjot Moonga:

    hi..sir… i want to become an pilot..can u tell me what is the exam for it? what subject for it?

  34. 90
    sanyam:

    sir
    can we become commercial pilot if we have 50%to60%in class 12th with non medical stream.

  35. 89
    Anshul Dixit:

    what qualification required to become a commercial pilot.?This course is of how much duration?I have completed my b.tech in electrical branch,am i eligible for joining commercial pilot course?

    please give me proper answers regarding my queries.Thanking you.

    Anshul Dixit([email protected])
    09548889328/09917999702

  36. 88
    Anshul Dixit:

    what qualification required to become a commercial pilot.?This course is of how much duration?I have completed my b.tech in electrical branch,am i eligible for joining commercial pilot course?

    please give me proper answers regarding my queries.

  37. 87
    gaurav:

    what are the jobs after commercial pilot training?are jobs gurranteed?

  38. 86
    saurabh rana:

    what is the system about eyesight for pilots

  39. 85
    Manjeet singh gautam:

    hello,sir i had just given the exam of class 12 i want to know can i give the pilot entrance exam without graduation how can i apply for it what is the procedure, fee structure , from where we get the entrance form when exam is conducted and what is the syllabus for entrance exam u can also send the following information on [email protected] i will be waiting for ur reply thank you
    ph.8882273484

  40. 84
    Captain Rana:

    We specialize in training young individuals to become professional Pilots and Acquire jobs upon graduating. Kindly contact me on +91 9501002851 (India) or +1 9162967214 (USA) you can also add me on Facebook/ronnie.rana I would be happy to answer your Questions. We also offer Scholarship and Placement Programs.

  41. 83
    shashikant:

    when will commercial pilot entrance exam will held because i have completed IIpuc 2011.and detals about commercial pilot training.

  42. 82
    gowthaman:

    hi am doing my mechanical engineering i like to do CPL after completing my engineering is there any option to join in CPL and i secured 46% in my 12th and 80% in deploma

  43. 81
    Goutam sharma:

    what is the minimum qulification and which subjects give me more help to become pilot.

  44. 80
    himanshu mishra:

    i hv just passed my 12 class exam with science stream from cbse board please suggest me about the best career option for me

  45. 79
    Ishrat jahan:

    What to do after 12th to become a pilot?
    When we join institutes where we can get training to become pilot do we have to give any entrance exam?

  46. 78
    vinay:

    i have a teeth broken but it was replaced by a ceramic substance so tel me wether im eligable r not for pilot

  47. 77
    shakir:

    Sir,

    I would like to apply for CPL training . now i am studing commerce(Class XII).my ambition study became a pilot.
    CAN I JOIN THIS COURS?

  48. 76
    Akshit:

    Hello,
    I m akshit rding in std xth. So aftr xth which subjects n % of marks are reqired for being a pilot

  49. 75
    akansha:

    hello,sir i had just given the exam of class 12 i want to know can i give the pilot entrance exam without graduation how can i apply for it what is the procedure, fee structure , from where we get the entrance form when exam is conducted and what is the syllabus for entrance exam u can also send the following information on [email protected] i will be waiting for ur reply thank you

  50. 74
    Jay:

    Hii, frnds
    i m doing my cpl training with academy of carver aviation, and its after 12th science & u have to fit medical 1st by dgca approved doctor, if u have any query about cpl, u can call me or msz me
    9096890304
    9890629516

  51. 73
    chetanya:

    when will the forms of commercial pilot will be available

  52. 72
    kirti kumar mishra:

    tell me goverment coolege of commercial pilot course

  53. 71
    Apratim Shrivastava:

    what are the subjects which i would have to prepare for clearing entrance for P.P.L.?

  54. 70
    Shubham:

    Syllabus of indian air force pilot entrsnce exam?

  55. 69
    Sneha Pithlod:

    I am MCA- 1st year student i want to become pilot whats the procedure for me apply and on which time exams are held

  56. 68
    chetna dahiya:

    R/S
    hw can i become a cpl nd wat requirements are need for this nd where should i do course ,etc………….plz tell me the proper information to become a cpl. i’m really interested nd excited to become a cpl……………….thanku……..!!!

  57. 67
    Vaibhav dhus:

    Dear sir,
    i m appearing 12th exam,i want to get a cpl.
    Give me details of DGCA entrance exam date.

  58. 66
    rahul:

    I am having. Indian cpl & working as a flight instructor if any query. then contact me on 08826070581

  59. 65
    maninder pal singh:

    i m in 12th and just to finish. want to become pilot how should i apply

  60. 64
    Lyndanardeen:

    Respected sir/madam,
    i am an arts student about to appear for the board exams. Sir/madam is there any possibility for an arts student to become a pilot? If yes kindly inform me about the dates for the upcoming entrance exams at the Assam flight club and about the DGCA Syllabus so that i can prepare for the upcoming exam.
    Yours faithfully,
    Lyndan Ardeen

  61. 63
    Lyndan:

    Respected sir/madam,
    i am an arts student and will be appearing for my board exams this year. Is it possible for me an arts student to become a commercial pilot? If yes, sir i kindly request you to please inform me about the date of the entrance exams at the Assam flight club and the DGCA syllabus, so that i can prepare for the up comming entrance exam.
    Yours faithfully
    Lyndan. Ardeen. Synrem

  62. 62
    Ravi:

    when will forms for commercial pilot course available

  63. 61
    muna:

    i want to know the how to become a pilot,courses offered,best training institutes in india and about its entrance exams

  64. 60
    Gaurav:

    i passed +2 with commerce is it possible to become a commercial pilot, if yes tell me how???

  65. 59
    khilin:

    i am in 11std & want to opt for piloting as a career & want to know what is the entrance exam for pilot and where the exams are heald

  66. 58
    Ravi:

    what is last date for application form to be filled

  67. 57
    yash dubey:

    what is the admission criteria for commercial pilot.

  68. 56
    anubhav koul:

    sir,
    i want to know that how we can apply for a commercial pilot. is there any enterance for admission in govt. institute for C.P trainig. after how much time we can start earning and i dont have proper 6/6 eye sight. plz also tell me about the entrance date, duration of the course, fee structure an d good institutes in india.

  69. 55
    naveen:

    should a boy have a flying experience or driven a flight before joining a flying school ,if so please send me some infomation

  70. 54
    deepak:

    i am studying in 12th class. and want to be a pilot.what r the physical qualifications for it?

  71. 53
    kaushika:

    i have just passed my twelth boards is there any options for me to write any sort if piloting exams???????????????/

  72. 52
    khushi:

    can u plz tell me when forms are available in market for the same

  73. 51
    pratik shah:

    expenditure for gove. colleges & for private colleges????

  74. 50
    Aashish:

    i m non medical student PCM and i belong to meddile class family and want to become a comercial pilot. And about any entrance exams and how much cost for this training..

  75. 49
    harsh:

    hi!
    i am currently in 12 sci.from ahmedabad,gujarat
    i want to opt for commercial pilotin…
    so can u plz tell me frm where i can get details about entrance of the same?

  76. 48
    Rajan:

    i am 17 years old and student of Non-Medical am i eligible for pilot cource

  77. 47
    Captain Rana:

    I am a CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (Commercial/Single/Multi Engine/Instrument Airplanes) & specialize in training young individuals to become professional Pilots and Acquire jobs upon graduating. Kindly contact me on +91 9501002851 (India) or +1 9162967214 (USA) you can also add me on Facebook/ronnie.rana I would be happy to answer your Questions. We also offer Scholarship and Placement Programs.

  78. 46
    amit sarkar:

    Sir/Madam,I would like to know the name of best colleges for commercial pilot licence and the fee structure,placement,exam dates for upcoming yrs(2011)?

  79. 45
    monika singh:

    i am of class 12th with PCM side. In which form (entrance exam)i can apply to become a pilot and when the forms are coming in the market.

  80. 44
    shashank:

    sir,i m a commerce student ,can i do the commercial pilot cource?

  81. 43
    Shaan:

    Hii! I am a student of +2 and I want to become a pilot but I don’t know anything about it please guide me what I will do after completing my +2 sc.

  82. 42
    satnam:

    i am a student of 11th commerce . i want to do commercial pailot in best university but i dont no any thing about it,the entance exam ,exam date ,fee structure and can i become a pilot because i m a commerce student. i am confused and in this any guaranty of job ? please guide me . i am waiting for your answer

  83. 41
    varsha bandal:

    i am a student of 12th . i want to do commercial pailot in best university but i dont no any thing about it,the entance exam ,exam date ,fee structure. i am confused and in this any guaranty of job ? please guide me . i am waiting for your answer

  84. 40
    Mahnaz:

    I am doin b.tech ece n m in my 1st year…cn i be a commercial pilot after doing my b.tech…i have already cleared medical 1 n medical 2. Hw can i apply for it after doin my b.tech n will i hv 2 renew my medical 1 after completing my b.tech?

  85. 39
    Srijani:

    Im a student of 12th. I want to do pilot course. But I dont know the procedure, the entrance exams, the exam dates, fee structure. Moreover are there any scholarships available because I am a girl of a middle class family having high dreams of flying!

  86. 38
    deepak:

    I want to know the date of exam. so plz tell me. its really needed. plz inform me

  87. 37
    chanchal:

    when are the forms for dgca available in the banks?

  88. 36
    amit ranjan:

    i want to join commercial pilot how do aply

  89. 35
    jayesh:

    if ur intrested to join for CPL in india then call me, 9096890304; 9890629516………….i m also doing CPL in india, with carver

  90. 34
    naveen:

    when the exam held

  91. 33
    Sumit:

    Does a commerce stream student become a pilot?

  92. 32
    pooja:

    IS it a good career option (commercial Pilot)?
    Is there any scope in INDIA, After recession?

  93. 31
    Anurag Sunil Chavan:

    syllabus of entrance exam and qualificaion

  94. 30
    Aashish Gupta:

    which is the best flying institute in india?
    how a person is hired as pilot after completion of training?

  95. 29
    ujjwal:

    which books should i prefer for piolts entrance test???

    plz suggest me……

  96. 28
    ANKITA KAMBOJ:

    I AM STUDENT OF CLASS 12th AND WANTS TO BECOME COMMERCIAL PILOT SO PLEASE TELL ME THE PROCEDURE OF ADMISSION , ADMISSION/ENTRANCE FORM ,DURATION OF COURSE ,AND ALL THE USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO PROCEED IN AVIATION AFTER completing my 12TH. I WILL BE VERY THANKFUL FOR YOUR HELP.

  97. 27
    Avinash:

    sir, i want to be a pilot. i have 82 percent marks in 12th with pcm. so please give me information about this that how can i apply for this great occasion. thanks

  98. 26
    ashok:

    i want to know that all the information about exam & criteria of its licence

  99. 25
    ankan mittal:

    i have given the exams of tenth cbse board examinations.
    i want to become a commercial pilot.
    i want to know the scope in this field.
    also plz tell me about the best instituitions for it.
    thank you…………

  100. 24
    Amit:

    hello
    i am doing my +2 in india
    i want to become a commercial pilot
    so pls suggest me whether i should gob to
    NEW ZEALAND or USA
    because on one of relatives is doing that fron New Zealand

  101. 23
    sumit:

    i wanted to become acommercial pilot ………….so please give me proper information about the forms and how to apply.i m 12 th past

  102. 22
    Shrikant upadhyay:

    what we are take a addmission after passed 10 class.Information about fees

  103. 21
    vinayak:

    Hi
    i wanted to become commercial pilot. and i am doing 12 year now in australia (melbourne ) does it possible that after doing the 12 i can be the commercial pilot

  104. 20
    vinayak:

    Hi
    i wanted to become commercial pilot. and i am doing 12 year now in australia (melbourne ) does it possible that after doing the 12 i can be the commercial pilot

  105. 19
    sachin:

    what is the total course fee in a institute in west bengal?
    and what is the total duration of the course?

  106. 18
    ajay:

    how to apply for spl

  107. 17
    Sona Sharma:

    i am a student in class 8 and want to concentrate on subjects required to become a pilot please tell me about them

  108. 16
    Manoj Athwal:

    now i m 2nd year electronice & communication engg. & i want to join air force as post pilot, but i m ill in the exam time so i miss 3 paper. it is nessary 60% in per semmester or all over degree 60%. 23year person applying in pilot post. ple rly

  109. 15
    biplab mandal:

    i want to about student pilot lisence.plz suggest me by giving information about entrance exam and feetness certificate.

  110. 14
    santosh:

    sir,i am student of an diploma in electronics,please suggest me how to apply for an pilot entrannce exam& also detail about course

  111. 13
    Anamika Chhipa:

    If i or anybody could not secure 60% marks.Only 58 or 55% secure what they do? They want to join airforce with ful of excitment..& josh

  112. 12
    Hemanth:

    Sir,I am doing my B.Tech(cse) 2nd year. I am intrested in pilot trainig so please send me quqlifications required for it and insitutions offering the courses.

  113. 11
    devendra:

    Sir, iam a student of class 12, (cbse board), plz suggest me the details that how to apply for pilot examination, what sholud I do for it? after my board exams are over.

    plz suggest me the details that how to apply for pilot examination,

  114. 10
    sunil:

    sir i want to become a pilot,my subjects in class 12 were P.C.M., but my knowledge in P.C.M. is below average.i am intrested in pilot training, how can i do?

  115. 9
    sachin:

    what are the entrance exams we have to appear for becoming a commercial pilot? Also mention the date of the exams….plz reply

  116. 8
    pawan:

    sir, i want to become a pilot, though my subjects in class 12 were p.c.m, but my knowledge in physics and maths is below average. Thats coz i changed my subjects in my degree. now, would u be kind enough in telling me about the level of studies that i will hv to do during the spl, ppl, and cpl respectively.and also please tell me the difference of a good and an average pilot training institution and the subsidies on flying. Thank you!!

  117. 7
    Rohit:

    Sir, iam a student of class 12, (cbse board), plz suggest me the details that how to apply for pilot examination, what sholud I do for it? after my board exams are over.

    plz reply

  118. 6
    vishnu teertha:

    sir,
    I want to become as a pilot,how much it costs in govt.institutes,i have specticals can i eligible for it.
    plz reply as soon as possible

  119. 5
    Sourodeep:

    Sir, iam a student of class 12, (Wb board), plz suggest me the details that how to apply for pilot examination, what sholud I do for it? after my board exams are over.

    plz reply

  120. 4
    anish:

    sir
    my ambition is to become a pilot but my height is 5feets 2inches. could i become pilot.
    pls
    reply

  121. 3
    rahul soni:

    i’m completed my deploma in mechanical engineering, from nagpur with 66% marks, i’m intrested in pilot training, how can i do? what is options for me?

  122. 2
    ramaswamy:

    sir
    i want to join pilot training but training fees is high so i detour i.e.
    can i join for STEWARD coures & then can i compelete my pilot training?

  123. 1
    Stephen:

    Sir/Madam, will the 2010 MHT-CET exam (medical) be conducted? or is it cancelled?