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Step by Step guide

STEP 1

Meet Eligibility Criteria

  • Age: Minimum 17 years

  • Education: 10+2 with Physics & Math (or equivalent)

  • Medical: Class 2 and then Class 1 DGCA medical fitness certificate

STEP 2

Get DGCA Computer Number

  • Apply on the Pariksha DGCA portal

  • Needed for all theoretical exams

Career Opportunities After CPL

  • Airline Pilot

    ₹1.5 – ₹3 Lakhs/month

    Start your journey as a First Officer with leading airlines.

  • Flight Instructor

₹50,000 – ₹1.5 Lakhs/month

Train aspiring pilots while building flying hours 

  • Charter / Corporate Pilot

₹1.5 – ₹4 Lakhs/month

Fly private jets or VIP clients in the luxury aviation sector.

  • Cargo Pilot

₹2 – ₹4.5 Lakhs/month

Transport essential goods and freight across the country.

  • Drone Pilot

₹30,000 – ₹1 Lakh/month

An emerging field with opportunities in surveying, filming, and defence.

  • Government / PSU Pilot Jobs

₹40,000 – ₹1.5 Lakhs/month

Includes VIP transport, forest department, and PSU operations.

  • Overseas Opportunities (post license conversion)

₹6 – ₹20+ Lakhs/month

High-paying roles in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and beyond.

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TESTIMONIALS

“Enrolling here was the best decision I made for my aviation career. The instructors are highly experienced, and the ground classes prepared me well for DGCA exams. I completed my CPL within the promised timeline. They are affordable and provide personal attention.”

 

— Aarav Sharma, CPL Graduate (2025)

“From day one, the academy gave me complete clarity on the CPL journey—right from ground school to flying and type rating. The guidance, transparent fee structure, and one-on-one mentorship made all the difference. I recently cleared my A320 type rating and am now preparing for airline interviews.”

 

— Rohan Mehta, CPL + A320 Type Rated Pilot

Female Pilot

Frequently asked questions

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