I would like to know whether there is scope for a pilot in near future in India ?

Question

I am a class ten student of a school in Chennai i Have plans to do my CPL course after completing my class 12 . I would like to know about the demand of pilots in India

Answer 1

Don't concentrate on CPL alone...gone are the days.

Complete your regular studies and graduation while going regularly for flying untill you get CPL. It will take around 2 and half years depending on the flying club. It will cost you around 12 Lacs for completing single engine endorsement and another 2.5 lacs for multi-engine endorsement. Further you will need training on Boeing or Airbus if you want to join an airline. Airlines charge you around 15 Lacs for training on simulators as well as on Boeings or Airbuses. Total cost = 27-30 Lacs.

There is no dearth of CPL holders in India. Experienced pilot is in shortage. One cannot join an airline just because he/she is CPL holder. Frankly you need connnections as well for an entry into the guild. Timing and connections are equally important. If one has, then joining an airline is easier. Otherwise, young pilots join the same club after getting the CPL, to teach where in fact they learnt flying. It has both pluses and minuses. Plus is that you get flying hours without paying. Some pilots do this way also just to be mature...before they join a big airline. But again....it's a matter of timings. No option.

Lastly, your medical fitness. You should be confident enough that your family background doesn't have hereditary dieases which may land you in trouble as you grow. A lots of pilot have to remain grounded everytime they fail any medical test and cannot fly again until they are clear of it.

So, dear friend, think!

At the same time I must tell you that another 4-5 years are good.Pilots will get openings.

But again you have to keep in mind the above. If you meet all the criteria, go ahead. If any doubt is there and you just want to join the flying birds out of sheer jealosy (forgive me) by looking at your neighbour (who may be a pilot) or by reading all newspaper clippings...then STOP! A true pilot is a hardcore individual who just loves flying. Making an earning out of it....well you will have to work very hard....very hard if you really want to be a successful one. Mind you...'successful one'. Doors are open...if one closes another opens...but population is increasing....jobs are handful...so think! Fly, but my advice is that you start as a student pilot while concentrating on your studies.

Yes there is another way...but that will cost a huge money...around 40 Lacs and you may get a CPL as fast as within 7-8 months from Australia or Canada. But mind you that you will have to clear a lots of exams to be eligible to fly in India (you will require permission from DGCA, Govt. of India)...

Decide....ALL THE BEST!

Answer 2

Like the previous writer said, many airlines are facing a shortage in India right now. Actually, they are so desperate for pilots that some airlines are dangling huge incentives out to get air force pilots to retire and switch to commercial flying. It's gotten so out-of-hand recently that the Indian government stepped in and is no longer letting air force pilots retire for the time being. Definitely high demand for professional pilots in all of Asia!

Answer 3

It would be good for them both and the region. The culture languages and tradition of people of northern Indian and Pakistan are mostly same. But there are difficulties: 1. Political greed for holding powerful positions, this was the main reason behind partition in the first place. However, at the time of partition Indian subcontinent had less number of people educated at world level, and these people held high positions. 2. Pakistani singular religion state has made them more intolerant of other religions, unlike Indian muslims. 3. Western forces may not want peace between two else the region will flourish. That's why Taliban , ISIS Al-Qaida etc flourish on the backhand support of west. 4. Economic differences now may make reunion more difficult. What can start however, is breaking down barriers between two by controlled free trade, controlled short term and longer term migration of work force, mutual help to develop both countries, and ease of visas, or visa free entries.

Answer 4

With the current rate of expansion of the Indian airlines, they are running into problems with pilot shortages, so pilot careers in India are and will be plentiful.

Just look at the recent orders for new aircraft placed by Air India, Indian Airlines, Kingfisher, and Jet Airways. The future of aviation is very bright in India.

Answer 5

ya its good idea to become a pilot since economy in our country boosting towards peak, people like to spend more. They want some private airlines to fulfill their dreams. Lets your dream come true and make other dream come true by you.

Answer 6

I,M SURE THAT IN THE NEAR FUTURE DUE TO SOME UNIQUE MARKETING STRATAGIES THAT SCOPE WILL BECOME AVAILABLE TO THE PILOTS OF INDIA, IN THE MEANTIME IS LISTERINE AVAILABLE, AND HAVE THEY TRIED IT, ADDITIONALLY THERE IS A "MINT FLAVOR" VERSION THAT THEY MAY FIND MORE PALITABLE...

Answer 7

.. yeah ... certainly

Answer 8

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