Pilot

Career as a P ILOT

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What are factors that help you in predicting rain?

Clouds (dark, low, thick), humidity level, wind , it is also said that when there is a halo around the moon there are chances of rain

Know the difference between fog, mist, smog, haze, frost, dew?

Log onto the India Meteorological Department website and check

Weather today

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Stratus Latin for “layer”

(Gray in colour, found in low, coastal areas)

Nimbus Latin for “rain-bearing”

(dark storm clouds that can be dangerous)

Cloud Types

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Cumulus Latin for “fluffy”

(like cotton balls)

Cirrus Latin for “curl of hair”

(white and wispy)

Cloud Types

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STUDENT PILOT LICENSE (SPL): is mandatory to

start flying training

PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE (PPL): 40 hours of flying +

exam by Directorate General of Civil Aviation

(DGCA)

COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE (CPL): On

completion of 200 hours of flying

License to fly

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While in college

GROUND TRAINING: First 8-10 weeks of training are spent getting trained in theory subjects [Post

this one gets a SPL]

SIMULATOR TRAINING: Before flying an actual aircraft (with an instructor), cadets are trained on single and multi-engine simulators for 10-20 hours

FLYING TRAINING: To finish 200 hours of flying

Course Content

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• How to find the best and safest route from place 'A' to place 'B' (through maps and charts, calculation of time and distance)

Air Navigation

• Basics of atmosphere, weather and reporting of weather (study factors like winds, clouds etc. which have effect on aviation and learn to interpret weather)

Meteorology

• Study of aerodynamics, systems (including electrical, hydraulic, fuel etc), parts of aircraft and engines

Air Frames & Engines

• Deals with the law, rules and standard procedures laid down by national regulatory (DGCA in India)Air Regulations

Eligibility

• Min 55% in Math & Physics

• English in Class XII

• Min age: 17 years• National Institute

of Open Schooling results accepted

• 6/6 correctible eyesight with normal colour vision

Entrance Exam

• For some institutes, there is a written exam, a pilot aptitude test and an interview

Test Contents

• Written exam: English, Maths, Physics (10+2 level), Reasoning and GK

• Pilot Aptitude Test: held on the computer to check hand-eye coordination, ability to multitask & numerical and mental agility

Preparation Required

• Sound knowledge of Physics and Math required

• Work on GK and current affairs

• Basic knowledge of Geography is recommended

How to become a pilot?

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Science

Commerce

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Medical Certificate by a DGCA approved medical practitioner is essential

Qualities that helpEye for detail

Discipline

Multitasking

Work under pressure

Patience

Ability to stay calm

Team Player

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Start rotating your left hand clockwise After 30 seconds, add anticlockwise

movement to your right hand

Every 10th round, give your partner a high 5!

And then solve the problem on the board

Let’s coordinate, memorise and multitask…All at the same time!

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55x3 = a) 155 b) 195 c)165 d)105

107+193 =a) 293 b) 300 c) 373 d) 397

2358/6 =a) 103 b) 393 c) 298 d) 408

Don’t freak out yet. Focus

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Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (UP)

National Flying Training Institute, Gondia

Bihar Flying Institute, Patna

Nagpur Flying Club

Ahmedabad Aviation & Aeronautics

International Aviation Academy (TN)

Amritsar Aviation Club

Patiala Aviation Club

Amber Aviation (Uttarakhand)

DGCA approved academies

For the entire list, log onto www.dgca.nic.in

US, UK Australia, Philippines and New Zealand are popular markets

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Rewards & Challenges

• Body clock changes

• Expensive process

• Constant training &

spending for

upgradation

• Mentally taxing

• Lack of jobs

• Thrill of flying

• Travel

• Salary

• Doesn’t require a

degree

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The FinancialsCourse in India and

Courses Abroad (excluding cost of type rating)

Rs 30 – 40 Lakh

Rs 25 Lakh – 40 lakh

Entry Level

5 years into the profession

Senior Level

Good

Good

Very Good

COURSE FEE

AVERAGE SALARIES

Organisations you can work for

Private Airlines

(Domestic)

Flying Academies

Helicopter/Charters

Private Airlines

(International)

Work for and private jets and charters that carry out tasks like casualty evacuation, surveys, Heli-skiing, religious tourism

You can work as flying instructors in a flying academy after obtaining your CPL and qualifying the written exam

Things to note• Getting a pilot license is not equivalent to a

degree or a graduation• Its like having a driving license

Not a degree or a graduation

• After the CPL, one will have get ‘type rating’ –a pilot is trained on a particular aircraft and certified to fly the given aircraft eg: Airbus, Boeing, ATR

Type Rating

• Many pilots are without a job these days. But things are expected to improve

• Get a graduation degree for other optionsRecession Hit

Useful WebsitesDo your own research.

www.dgca.nic.inwww.igrua.incaeoxfordaviationacademy.comwww.onestepup.in