Blog & Announcements - Airline Captain

ATPL Frozen vs ATPL Unfrozen – What It Means in Career Terms in India?

Saheel Singh
16 May 2025

Generally, there are four types of pilot licenses. Holding a Private Pilot License (PPL) allows one to operate a light aircra

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Which are the Top Aircrafts Used in Pilot Training in India?

Saheel Singh
30 Apr 2025

The new generation has a lot of fascination with becoming a pilot, not just in India but worldwide. This job is a challenging yet rewarding career and

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The Path to Captain: Career Progression for Commercial Pilots

Saheel Singh
11 Apr 2025

To become an airline captain in India, one must start with flight training. Learn about the aviation programs offered by various flight schools in Ind

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Commercial Pilot Licence - Ground Classes (CPL)

Commercial Pilot License is a course for a licence certification for pilots and there are 3 stages when it comes to flying an Aircraft in India.Student Pilot’s Licence - You must be minimum 16 years of age with minimum qualification of class 10 from a recognized board.Private Pilot Licence - If you looking to learn hobby flying then PPL is for you. The get the PPL an individual needs to clear 3 DGCA exams (PPLG, PPLT & PPL Aircraft Specific) & needs to complete minimum 40 hours of flying to apply for a private pilot licence to DGCA.Commercial Pilot Licence - For commercial pilot licence an individual should be minimum 18 years of age, have a minimum qualification 10+2 in science stream with physics & mathematics, needs to complete a minimum of 200 hours of flying training and clear 5 DGCA Exams (subjects mentioned below) to apply for a commercial pilot licence to DGCA.CPL Exam Requirements: India vs. Foreign LicencesFor Indian CPL : 5 ExamsFor Foreign CPL : 3 Exams (if not common wealth country then 4 exams)Commercial pilot licence enables an individual to apply for jobs in scheduled & non-scheduled airlines & other aviation jobs.

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Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)

Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is the highest level of aircraft pilot license which is mandatory to fly as Pilot in Command of a big aircrafts. The CPL holder must have at least 1500 hours of flying experience and have passed DGCA exams to get ATPL.

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