Your route, step by step
- 1Class 11–12: take PCMPhysics and Maths in Class 12 are mandatory for a DGCA pilot licence.
- 2Clear the DGCA medicalA Class 1 medical check confirms you are fit to fly.
- 3Join a flying schoolTrain for the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL): ground classes, DGCA exams and flying hours.
- 4Type rating and airline jobTrain on a specific aircraft type and join an airline as First Officer.
What a commercial pilot does
- Plan flights, routes and fuel
- Run pre-flight safety checks
- Fly the aircraft with the co-pilot and crew
- Handle weather, emergencies and air traffic instructions
Entrance exams & admission
- Class 12 Physics & MathsRequired by DGCA
- DGCA CPL examsNavigation, meteorology, regulations and more
- Flying school entranceEach academy runs its own test and interview
Where you may work
Domestic and international airlines, cargo operators, charter companies and flying schools.
Well-known colleges in and near Tamil Nadu
- Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA)
- Madras Flying Club
Official links
Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.
Outlook
Indian airlines are expanding their fleets. Training is costly, so plan finances and check the school carefully before joining.
Specialise later
- Airline pilot
- Cargo pilot
- Flight instructor
- Helicopter pilot
