CPL ELIGIBILITY

Commercial pilots are responsible for safely transporting passengers between destinations for commercial airlines. In India, eligibility criteria for becoming a commercial pilot include:

  • You must be at least 17 years old to commence training for a Commercial Pilot License (CPL).

     

  • A passing grade in Class 12 with Mathematics, Physics, and English is mandatory. Non-science students can fulfil these requirements through the National Institute of Open Schooling.

  • Possession of a valid DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) Medical Certificate is essential.

     

The subjects covered in CPL ground training include:

  • Air Regulations

     

  • Aviation Meteorology

     

  • Air Navigation

     

  • Technical General

     

  • Technical Specific

     

  • Radio Telephony Operator’s License