Many young students dream of touching the sky and becoming a pilot is the best way to achieve this dream, but it is very important to know how to become a pilot after 12th, what qualifications are required, how much it costs, and how much salary can be received as soon as you get the job. We tell you in detail what is the complete path to become a pilot after passing 12th.
The educational qualification to become a pilot after 12th is mainly that you have passed 12th with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics). In most of the flying schools, it is considered mandatory to have at least 50% marks in 12th.
What should be the age?
To do the course to become a pilot, you must be at least 17 years of age and must have medical fitness which must be certified by a recognized medical board. To become a pilot, your height must be more than 157 cm. Weight should be according to height. Eyesight should be good and hearing ability is also checked.
There are many steps to become a pilot
First there is ground school (theoretical classes). Then flight training is a popular path to obtain a Commercial Pilot License (CPL). Some people get a Private Pilot License (PPL), but CPL is required to work in real airlines.
how much are the fees
Ground school fees can be anywhere between Rs 2-5 lakh, whereas the total cost for completing flight training (200 hours of flying) and the rest of the CPL course is usually around Rs 40-55 lakh. With some institutes and options, the total cost can also be seen up to Rs 45-60 lakh.
opportunities after training
After obtaining CPL, eligible candidates can work as pilots in airlines, charter firms, cargo companies or personal/private jet services. Apart from this, options like flight instructor, charter pilot, cargo pilot, or piloting private/corporate aircraft also open up.
How much salary do you get?
After becoming a pilot, the initial salary per month is usually between 1.5 lakh to 3 lakh. After gaining some experience (First Officer/Co-Pilot) the salary can reach 3-6 lakh per month. If you become an experienced pilot, then salary up to 8-12 lakh per month is possible. Your salary level depends on the airline, type of aircraft (Domestic / International), experience, and the quality of your training.
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