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How can i apply for a commercial pilots..........please tell me how can i apply

You did not mention your age and education. Anyway before I begin, please note that the Commercial pilot course is very expensive and you may have to spend over 10 Lakh to complete the commercial pilot course.


Eligibility

1. You should complete 12th PCM from a recognized board.

2. At least 50 percent marks in 12th standard.

3. Age limit for Commerical pilot course is 18 to 28 years.


Physical Requirement

Height

You should be at least 5 feet tall

Eyesight

The requirement is 6/6 vision. However candidates wearing glasses can also apply only if their eyes are correctable to 20/20 for distance view and 20/40 for near vision. Please note that the contact lense and lasik surgery are not allowed.



Procedure

Step 1 - Student’s Pilot Licence

The first step is to obtain Student's Pilot Licence. You can apply for it after completing 10th standard. Your age should be at least 16 years to obtain the licence. To do so you will have to appear for written test on mathematics. The questions would be related to aircrafts. You will have to score 75 marks out of 100 to pass the test and obtain the licence.


Step 2 - Private Pilot Licence

Your real training will start in the second step. Before you can get Private Pilot Licence, you will be given flying lessons. You will require at least 40 hours of flying experience with instructor and 20 hours of solo flying experience. Apart from it there will be written test which is conducted by the DGCA.


Step 3 - Commercial Pilot Licence

The last stage to become pilot is to obtain Commercial Pilot Licence. At least 250 hours of flying experience is required. Following which you will have to appear for written tests on Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation. The written tests would be followed by medical test after which you will get commercial licence.


Once you have obtained the Commercial Pilot Licence you can apply for the trainee co-pilot job in airlines like SpiceJet GoAir, Kingfisher, Air India etc. After 6 to 8 months you will get promotion to become co-pilot.

Hello,
Eligibility

1. You should complete 12th PCM from a recognized board.

2. At least 50 percent marks in 12th standard.

3. Age limit for Commerical pilot course is 18 to 28 years.


Physical Requirement

Height

You should be at least 5 feet tall

Eyesight

The requirement is 6/6 vision. However candidates
wearing glasses can also apply only if their eyes are
correctable to 20/20 for distance view and 20/40 for
near vision. Please note that the contact lense and lasik
surgery are not allowed.



Procedure

Step 1 - Student’s Pilot Licence

The first step is to obtain Student's Pilot Licence. You can apply for it after completing 10th standard. Your age should be at least 16 years to obtain the licence. To do so you will have to appear for written test on mathematics. The questions would be related to aircrafts. You will have to score 75 marks out of 100 to pass the test and obtain the licence.


Step 2 - Private Pilot Licence

Your real training will start in the second step. Before you can get Private Pilot Licence, you will be given flying lessons. You will require at least 40 hours of flying experience with instructor and 20 hours of solo flying experience. Apart from it there will be written test which is conducted by the DGCA.


Step 3 - Commercial Pilot Licence

The last stage to become pilot is to obtain Commercial Pilot Licence. At least 250 hours of flying experience is required. Following which you will have to appear for written tests on Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation. The written tests would be followed by medical test after which you will get commercial licence.


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What is DGCA and when and where this test is taken