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A career as a Commercial
Pilot appeals to many because it promises attractive salaries,
the opportunity to travel around the globe, and other perks. In this article
we explore the various employment options for pilots as well as the work
profile of each, and give information on training options for pilots, how
much it costs, eligibility etc.
The job of
commercial pilot is the most glamorous and
exciting
job
in
aviation.
It is highly rated and one of the most adventurous career which requires
intensive training. This profession also demands a lot of time, dedication,
patience and sacrifice. A career in aviation attracts many youngsters as it
provide opportunity to travel around the globe. This is a lucrative field.
But apart from all those attractive things the job of a commercial pilot
makes him responsible for the
aircraft
he flies and the lives of his passengers.
With the current worldwide aviation boom and shortage of pilots, there has
NEVER been a better time to get started with an aviation career!
How to Become DGCA Certified Commercial Pilot?
To Become a
Commercial Pilot, the Student has to Pass All the Exams of
DGCA and should must Have Training at DGCA Approved
Pilot Flying
School in India.
Course Includes
• 185 hours on Cessna 172
15Hrs. on Piper Seneca II
• 350 hours ground school as per DGCA approved programme
(
Details...)
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There are a number of
Aviation
Flying School recognized by Directorate General Of Civil Aviation (
DGCA) which conducts training For
Commercial Pilots . Few of the Pilot Flying Schools are
Birmi Flying Academy Pvt. Ltd. ( The
Best
Flying School In Punjab, India)
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Academy.
After getting a
Commercial
Pilot License, one starts off as a trainee pilot. The training period is
usually around 12 months. The completion of which enables you to become a
pilot or first officer on board. The first officer refers to the actual
designation given to the pilot, and is often referred to as the 'copilot'.
First officers can upgrade to captain/commander depending on their seniority
Salary
scope: Commercial pilots get
attractive remuneration and incentives, such as getting boarding and
lodging, conveyance and concessional tickets for the family. Once confirmed
with the necessary endorsement, commercial pilots are paid handsomely.
Entry-level pilots can earn up to Rs 1.5 lacs per month with domestic
airlines and even higher on international routes. Senior pilots can earn in
the vicinity of Rs. 5 lacs upwards per month.
Pilots are also entitled to a range of benefits and allowances in addition
to housing, medical and out-station allowances, as well as free/
concessional air passages for their immediate family and dependents. This
remuneration, to some extent, compensates for the high cost of training.
Moreover, for those who like it, travel itself can be a rewarding
experience.
Current forecasts are that the global jet fleet will almost double in the
next 20 years with a demand for 18,000 new pilots per year.
" With job prospects looking this good, an investment in your Commercial
pilot license certainly makes sense."
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