Pilot Training

If one belongs to the sky, then you need to join a perfect flight school. It must be an aviation specialist for at least more than 7-8 years for the Pilot courses in this field that able to offers the wind to your wings and to all your aspirations. The demand for the pilot license holders is again increasing day by day and the aspirants can now actually see their dreams come true. These schools which are specialization in aviation industry and extensive experience in both national and international pilot training is one of the important aspect.

The job of a pilot is generally considered as a highly important one. It needs full-fledged knowledge of air navigation, related interpretation of essential meteorological reports and so on. You will be responsible for the passengers and towards the crew and the aircraft also. Hence you need to have discipline, more patience, responsibility, punctuality, commitment towards your job and self-confidence.

Students who want to fly for all the other reasons like recreation/hobby can also do or apply for the PPL (Private Pilot License) for which they at least need to be 10th Pass with at least 50 % marks in school examinations.

Air Regulations rules of the air are important part of this course’s syllabus; appropriate air traffic services practices and procedures.

This syllabus includes principles of operation and proper functioning of aeroplane power plants, related systems and instruments; operating limitations of all the appropriate aeroplanes and power plants; it also includes relevant operational information from the flight manual or other concerned appropriate document and so on. (Detailed Course available on the website)

There was a point of time in history when people climbed high peaks and jumped off thinking that this would enable them to fly like birds! Laugh you may but one look at the cockpit with its multitude of dials will convince you that flying is no easy task, even today. However, it is an extremely prestigious job &calls for a very high level of aptitude, intelligence, precision and skill. Pilots fly planes belonging to the public and private sectors of aviation industry, to transport people and goods to travel within a country and across the globe are generally known as commercial pilots. These people are highly trained individuals who are capable of smoothly piloting a super expensive plane with a complicated web of dial, effortlessly off ground and up into dizzying heights.

There are number of stages in becoming a commercial pilot, first of all you need to get a Students Pilot Licence which anyone who has passed +2 and is at least 17 years of age can undergo at a flying club, recognised by the Director General of Civil Aviation, Government of India. Those who attain the SPL (Student Pilot Licence) can successfully move to the next stage PPL (Private Pilot Licence). To qualify in PPL one must complete at least 60 hours of flying. This part of pilot training one needs to be minimum of 17 years of age. After the PPL certification one can take the final steps to Commercial Pilot License.

Necessary attributes required to become a pilot are excellent physical health & fitness and a 6/6 eyesight, aptitude for Mathematics, Physics, & scientific/technical study, strong logical ability, discipline, diligence & emotional stability. These apart, meticulousness, dependability, good HAND-EYE CORDINATION, ADVENTEROUS SPIRIT, CORAGE LEADERSHIP, SELF CONFIDENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, PUNCTUALITY & COMMITMENT are equally important to rule the skies.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Commercial pilot in flying schools are adeptly trained in mastering the intricacies of handling technical flight equipment and instruments. Practical session are suitably complemented with thorough grounding in subjects like meteorology and air navigation besides other related ones. A commercial pilots primary responsibility is to smoothly, skilfully and safely fly a passenger and cargo to its destination. However in doing so, he/she also has to take on a number of other responsibilities also. They are the captains in charge, who are responsible for the safety of the crew and passengers/ cargo and take all precautionary measures to ensure smooth trouble free flight.

PROS & CONS

Traveling to new destinations across the globe, being put up in five star comfort & enjoying considerable allowances for their family and major attractions here. Today this is not just an adventures career but an extremely glamorous one that commands lot of respect. However becoming a pilot has its own downsides. It is a high risk career, with crashes due to minor mistakes made by pilot , technical failure, bad weather, bird hits & even terroists.