Aviation
Indian aviation comprises of two distinct sectors: Commercial and Military. Commercial aviation includes passenger airlines and cargo planes, international air services, air taxi and charter operations being major function. Military aviation includes the Indian Air Force and the aviation arms of the Navy and Army. Aspirants can make career in both these sectors; however there are separate eligibility criteria for each sector.
A career in Aviation has gained much popularity in India in the recent times owing to the huge Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the civil Aviation sector. The industry has been growing significantly over the last few years. The industry grew at 9% CAGR between 2002 and 2004 fiscal. Internationally, the industry grew at 10.5% CAGR during the same period. The numbers of domestic carriers have been doubled and the requirement for professionals in the field has also been increased.
The jobs in Aviation sector are best suited to those individuals with strong determination, patience, farsightedness, flexibility etc. The Commercial airlines have the following pattern of organizational structure: airlines operations, maintenance marketing and finance divisions. The job of pilot comes under the airlines operation division. This profession, comprising of Captain and Co-pilots constitutes the highly rated and one of the most adventurous career. It is a specialised job and requires intensive training.
Among the other Jobs the task of the pilot is considered as the most exciting one. It requires intensive training along with specialised knowledge of air navigation, interpretation of meteorological reports, operations of sophisticated electronic and mechanical controls.
Eligibility
Student Pilot Licence (SPL): This is an examination conducted by flying clubs in every State and covers papers in Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation Air Technical. It is a theory exam.
Eligibility - age of 16 years minimum and pass in class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee of Rs.10,000 is required.
Selection -Candidates taking the SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month; candidates go through a medical test. Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME),Subroto Park,New Delhi and Institute of Aviation Medicine(IAM), Vimanpura Bangalore, are the final authorities for medical fitness. After medical clearance the candidate gets the SPL.Candidates are also required to pass the Pilot Aptitude Test.
Private pilot licence -practical training After getting the SPL the candidate accompanied by the flying instructor proceeds for initial flying training. This is a dual flight, where the instructor or trainer accompanies the learner to teach him the practical aspect of flying. Then the candidate gets his first independent flight normally after about 15 Hour of dual flying. 9This includes cross country flying. A total of 60 Hours of flying is needed of which 20 hour minimum should be solo and 5 hours cross-country.
Theory Exam - There is a thory examination also, the subjects are: Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation, Aircraft Engines, Seamanship.
Eligibility: 10+2 and medical fitness certificate from AFCME OR IAM.The age requirement is 17 Years.
Fees: Flying training is costly. Fee has increased over the years. Approximately Rs. 1000 are charged per hour for flying. Some States do subsidised the rates for the residents of the states. These fees may be revised from time to time.
Commercial pilot licence: A student can get the CPL by doing his flying training for 129 hours to complete 250 Hour of flying.
Training facilities are available with Flying Clubs in India, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy, Rae barelly, UP, Private Academies or Flying School in USA or Europe, Australia, Gulf,etc.
Education eligibility : XII(physics and Maths), Non-Science students who started flying before jan1,1994 were eligible for 1996 admission. Current PPL Licence needed with flying experience in the last 3 year.
Eligible Age: 18 years to 30 years.
Medical fitness - As granted by AFCME, New Delhi/IAM, Bangalore.
Written Exam - A written exam in the following subjects is needed for getting the CPL:
Air Regulations, aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation, Technical, Planning. These exams are conducted 6 times a year.
Actual flying experience required - 250 hours of total flying time (150 hours of solo, 25 hours of cross country, 10 hours of instrument flying, and 5 hours of night flying).
Indian aviation comprises of two distinct sectors: Commercial and Military. Commercial aviation includes passenger airlines and cargo planes, international air services, air taxi and charter operations being major function. Military aviation includes the Indian Air Force and the aviation arms of the Navy and Army. Aspirants can make career in both these sectors; however there are separate eligibility criteria for each sector.
A career in Aviation has gained much popularity in India in the recent times owing to the huge Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the civil Aviation sector. The industry has been growing significantly over the last few years. The industry grew at 9% CAGR between 2002 and 2004 fiscal. Internationally, the industry grew at 10.5% CAGR during the same period. The numbers of domestic carriers have been doubled and the requirement for professionals in the field has also been increased.
The jobs in Aviation sector are best suited to those individuals with strong determination, patience, farsightedness, flexibility etc. The Commercial airlines have the following pattern of organizational structure: airlines operations, maintenance marketing and finance divisions. The job of pilot comes under the airlines operation division. This profession, comprising of Captain and Co-pilots constitutes the highly rated and one of the most adventurous career. It is a specialised job and requires intensive training.
Among the other Jobs the task of the pilot is considered as the most exciting one. It requires intensive training along with specialised knowledge of air navigation, interpretation of meteorological reports, operations of sophisticated electronic and mechanical controls.
Eligibility
Student Pilot Licence (SPL): This is an examination conducted by flying clubs in every State and covers papers in Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation Air Technical. It is a theory exam.
Eligibility - age of 16 years minimum and pass in class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee of Rs.10,000 is required.
Selection -Candidates taking the SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month; candidates go through a medical test. Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME),Subroto Park,New Delhi and Institute of Aviation Medicine(IAM), Vimanpura Bangalore, are the final authorities for medical fitness. After medical clearance the candidate gets the SPL.Candidates are also required to pass the Pilot Aptitude Test.
Private pilot licence -practical training After getting the SPL the candidate accompanied by the flying instructor proceeds for initial flying training. This is a dual flight, where the instructor or trainer accompanies the learner to teach him the practical aspect of flying. Then the candidate gets his first independent flight normally after about 15 Hour of dual flying. 9This includes cross country flying. A total of 60 Hours of flying is needed of which 20 hour minimum should be solo and 5 hours cross-country.
Theory Exam - There is a thory examination also, the subjects are: Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation, Aircraft Engines, Seamanship.
Eligibility: 10+2 and medical fitness certificate from AFCME OR IAM.The age requirement is 17 Years.
Fees: Flying training is costly. Fee has increased over the years. Approximately Rs. 1000 are charged per hour for flying. Some States do subsidised the rates for the residents of the states. These fees may be revised from time to time.
Commercial pilot licence: A student can get the CPL by doing his flying training for 129 hours to complete 250 Hour of flying.
Training facilities are available with Flying Clubs in India, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy, Rae barelly, UP, Private Academies or Flying School in USA or Europe, Australia, Gulf,etc.
Education eligibility : XII(physics and Maths), Non-Science students who started flying before jan1,1994 were eligible for 1996 admission. Current PPL Licence needed with flying experience in the last 3 year.
Eligible Age: 18 years to 30 years.
Medical fitness - As granted by AFCME, New Delhi/IAM, Bangalore.
Written Exam - A written exam in the following subjects is needed for getting the CPL:
Air Regulations, aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation, Technical, Planning. These exams are conducted 6 times a year.
Actual flying experience required - 250 hours of total flying time (150 hours of solo, 25 hours of cross country, 10 hours of instrument flying, and 5 hours of night flying).