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Summary

The Pilot is one of the most respected careers. This is not a common job and it is not easy to be a pilot. But when anybody pursues this career, he gets all the rewards of being a pilot. The pilot is a most exciting job and full of thrill. It is one of the rewarding career options. So, who is a pilot? For normal people, the pilot is just like a driver but instead of cars he drives a plane. But here everybody had to understand that driving a car is very different from flying a plane. Car is a very simple and small machine as compared to the Aeroplan. On the other hand, Aeroplan is very huge and complex machinery. To handle this machinery is not easy. Therefore, to maintain this machinery aviation branch is created. Under this aviation branch, all the segments of the Aeroplan are studied and operated. The pilot is one of the segments under aviation. This is a very big responsibility. As a driver of an Aeroplan, the pilot has the responsibility for the safety of all the passengers as well as the cargoes apart from these he has the responsibility of the Aeroplan itself, which is complex and costly machinery.
The basic work of the pilot is to fly Aeroplan, military aircraft, civil aircraft, bombers, private planes, jets, Commercial aircraft, cargo planes, etc. Apart from flying he has the other responsibilities as mentioned above. Flying an aircraft is itself a complex task. Before take- off, he has to study all the parameters that are important for the aircraft flight. Parameters such as weather conditions, aircraft fuel, and air, etc. The aircraft’s condition is checked. The capacity of the cargoes is also checked before taking off. Before take-off, all navigation routes are decided beforehand and are fixed. When they fly the Airplane they need to check with all the air traffic control.
Workplace of Pilot?
When anybody becomes a pilot then they have a variety of options for their career. He can join government organizations that are related to the aviation department. If anybody is not interested in joining the government aviation department then he can join the private organization. Both government and private organizations are good for the pilot job. Each sector has its advantages and disadvantages. Another option is that they can work individually as a pilot instead of joining an organization. These individual pilots are hired by businessmen, celebrities, politicians, etc. A pilot is the only segment under aviation that allows you to work in the military sector. If you had dreamt of working in the military department then the pilot is the correct field for you. The pilot field allows you to work with the military department, especially the air force department.
Now, the question comes about the salary. How much does a pilot earn? A fresher pilot with proper knowledge earns about 1.5 lakhs per annum. But this is the figure for the fresher pilot. But if a pilot is an experienced pilot, then he will earn about 5 to 6 lakhs per annum. If you work in the military department i.e., with the Indian Army, Indian Air Force then a pilot will get 5 to 8 lakhs per annum. There are various criteria to measure the experience of the pilot. According to the standards, 750 hours is set as a criterion for the experienced pilot. If a pilot has experience of 750 hours, then he is considered a commercial pilot.
What are the working hours of the pilot? The working hours of the pilot are not fixed. They can have shifts in the morning as well as night. Their shifts are not fixed. A pilot can work for 40 hours a week. But this number is very rare. The actual figure is different from this. Usually, they work 85 to 100 hours per week.

Career Opportunities in Pilot

Here students have to understand that the study phase of a career is very different from the job phase of that career. Because the practical job is very different from what you study. Studying that subject will give you only theoretical knowledge but, in the field, you have to apply the knowledge which you have gathered but the situations will not be ideal. Therefore, practical jobs are very tough as conditions are real and not ideal. So, you have to compromise with your situation and need to apply your learnings. So, in this section, we will see the actual job prospects that aerospace engineers will have.

In your career, you can be a pilot for domestic flights and international flights for big and reputed airlines. Sometimes pilots also work for regional airlines.

Instead of being associated with particular airlines, pilots can be pilots for private jets or they can be pilots for rich and famous people.

Instead of being a pilot for passenger Aeroplan, you can opt to be a pilot for Cargo planes. These planes are very different from passenger planes. Cargo planes are huge and are very heavy. So, an experienced pilot is required.

Some aviation machines are designed to provide medical aids. So, you can opt for this field.

This is a very different branch from the pilot who flies Aeroplan. For this, specialized training is required because this field is very complex from the normal airline service.

How to Pursue a Career in Pilot

	Stream	Graduation	After Graduation	After Post Graduation
Path 1	Qualifying Class 12th with the Science Specialization (Science Specialization is recommended for this field)	Student had to be a certified pilot So they had to do certificate program for 24 months (Pilot license for student, Pilot license for private plane, Pilot license for commercial plane)
Path 2	Qualifying Class 12th with the Science Specialization (Science Specialization is recommended for this field)	Student have to do B.Sc. in aviation (Which is of three-Year Duration)	Student had to be a certified pilot So they had to do certificate program for 24 months (Pilot license for student, Pilot license for private plane, Pilot license for commercial plane)

The career path is very important for the student because it will give you the overall roadmap. This roadmap is necessary as it will give you information regarding the short-term and long-term prospects. Short-term prospects just give you information regarding the college and its placement but long-term information will help you to form your future career path according to you. Long-term prospects consider career paths regarding further studies and job description. Here we will only talk about the career path (Further studies) which students will take and information regarding job description is provided further.
If you are passionate about being a pilot then you can start your study after your 12th grade. After passing your 12th-grade student gets two opportunities. Either Students can be a certified pilot by taking a certificate program for 24 months or they can opt for B.Sc. in aviation and after that, they can do a certificate program for 24 months.
The student had to be a certified pilot if they wanted to enter this industry as a pilot. So they had to do a certificate program for 24 months. These certificate programs train the student regarding the flying of the aircraft. There are various certifications available. Certifications such as a Pilot license for students, a pilot license for a private plane, a Pilot license for the commercial plane, etc.
The student can opt for one career option out of the two. Here students don’t have the option to do post-graduation. As this course is for learning about the handling of the aircraft. Therefore, no option is available for post graduation. So, based on their career preference students can opt for any career option. Here students have to understand that each course has its importance. Don’t compare those two options based on the course duration. It is not like that if you opt for the second option then it doesn’t mean that you had wasted your three years. Each course has its importance. Courses should be compared based on the quality of education not based on the duration.

Important Courses Covered

Year 1

• Mathematics (Aviation realted Mathematics
• Physics I (Aviation realted Physics)
• Science I (Science related to aviation)
• First Language Subject (English I)
• First language subject and its Communication Skills (Practical)
• Second Language Subject I
• Indian Culture and Indian Heritage
• Awareness about aircraft and practical through simulations

Year 2

• Physics II (Aviation realted Physics)
• Science II (Science related to aviation)
• First Language Subject (English II)
• Second Language Subject II
• Aviation Industry Computer applications and Computer labs
• Computer pratical realted to aviation
• Science (environmental realted science)

Year 3

• Physics III (Aviation realted Physics)
• Science III (Science related to aviation)
• Physics IV (Aviation realted Physics)
• Science IV (Science related to aviation)
• Navigation of Aircraft and Regulation of Aircraft
• Civilization and its Science
• Procedure for Aircraft Inspection
• Safety related practical
• Handling of Aircraft on ground

Important Facts

In the Aviation course of B.Sc., you will study all the subjects and courses related to Aviation and flights. Since it is a science course, students will study all the theoretical and practical aspects related to aviation. Courses like aviation physics will teach you to make aware about the science behind the aircraft’s flight. Navigation related subjects are taught to make you aware about the importance of direction in the aviation field. Computer related subjects are taught so that you are comfortable with the technological aspects of the aircraft.

Leading Institutes

Top Institutes in India

College	Location	Website
Aviation Technology Academy – Rajiv Gandhi	Kerala	www.rajivgandhiacademyforaviationtechnology.org
Rastriya Academy for Udaan – Indira Gandhi	Rai Barreilly	igrua.gov.in
National institute of training for flying	Gondia	www.caeoaa.com
Flying club of Mumbai	Mumbai	www.thebombayflyingclub.com
Institute of training for flying	Kolkata	www.flywithgati.com
Aeronautics Institute – Indira Gandhi	Pune/Chandigarh	www.igiaindia.in
College of Aviation technology – Wings College	Pune	www.wcat.in
Government institute of Aviation and aeronautics	Ahemdabad	www.aaa.co.in

Top Institutes in the World

College	Location	Website
Aviation Academy of Oxford CAE	United Kingdom	www.caeoaa.com
Wings of CTC	United Kingdom	www.ctcaviation.com
Safety Academy of Flight	United States	www.flightsafetyacademy.com
International New Zealand Academy of Aviation	New Zealand	www.flighttraining.co.nz
Flight Academy for Aerosim	United States	www.afa.edu

Entrance Exams

Institute	Tentative Date	Important Elements	Website
Student License Exam for Pilot	All Year	Air Navigation, Aircraft Knowledge and Medical Test	www.dgca.nic.in
IGRUA (Pilot Aptitude Test)	June	English, Physics, Mathematics, General Physics	www.igrua.gov.in

Work Description

Above we have discussed the various jobs which are under pilot stream. But each job is different from the other. When a student selects their career path or specialization, they never do detailed research about their career path. When they try to know about their selected career path, they will always stick to their research regarding good colleges and their related placements. But here students have to understand that this short-term information will not give you the actual reality of the future job prospects. When students will research for long-term prospects, they will get to know that there are various technicalities and nuances regarding the job that students had to understand before choosing this career option, otherwise students will regret knowing the reality of the job. Because on paper, a job description seems very attractive but in reality, it is not like that. In reality, it is seen that for the students, the job which was attractive on paper, felt very cumbersome in reality. The reality was very harsh when they were on the field.
So, to avoid this situation, various job descriptions are mentioned below to make you aware of all the nuances. So go through all the descriptions properly and try to reconnect your dream job with the actual job position. Then based on that make your decision. If you feel that the dream job which you have imagined for you is at par with the actual job reality then you can go for that career. But if you think that the reality of the job is not acceptable for you then rethink your career option. This thinking process is required for the students when they choose their career options. As you have seen above that when you think about the long-term prospects you will get the proper clarity and based on that you can give a second thought about your career and this second thought is necessary.

• In this field, after getting trained you will fly an Aeroplane. SO, you are responsible for the safety of passengers, the Safety of the cargo, and the safety of Aeroplan itself.
• Flying an Aeroplane is not like you are driving a car. When you are flying an Aeroplan then you have to be aware continuously and monitor the whole system of aircraft.
• You have to be continuously connected with the cabin crew and the on-ground team.
• Keeping track of the weather and monitoring the navigation system is also the responsibility of the pilot.
• You can expect long working hours in this field and hectic days. So, you have to stay with your family for days.
• Apart from this if any emergency occurs then it is the responsibility of the pilot to take care of that and try to solve the situation.

Top Hiring Companies

• Air India
• Jet Airways
• Kingfisher airlines
• Indigo
• Vistara
• SpiceJet
• GoAir
• Military Services

FAQs

What type of challenges are faced by the Pilot?

• Pilots need to be prepared for adaptability as the working hours and working shifts are not usual. They need to adjust as there are no fixed work timings in a day. They should be mentally prepared to work under pressure as challenging situations may arise.



How is an Airline Pilot different from a Commercial Pilot?

• Airline pilots work specifically for an airline company whereas Commercial pilot’s work can be referred to as a kind of freelancing. The airline company provides a contract to the airline pilot who helps to transport people and cargo locally as well as around the globe. By becoming a Commercial pilot one can be used in rescue operations, charter flights, aerial photography, firefighting, and so on.



How stable a career path would be as a Pilot?

• Anyone who has been in the aviation industry for a long duration is going to tell you that the career path is not stable. During any crises or downturns newly hired are at risk of getting laid off due to the sensitivity of the Aviation Industry. But in normal situations, the chances of job growth are high as the industry grows.



What are the pros and cons of becoming a pilot?

• Pros: Pilot’s job is full of new experiences, adventurous and exciting as it is not like any other usual 9-5 job. As a Pilot one can fulfill the dream of traveling the world. The pay scale is decent and perks are considerably good even at initial years of the career.
  Cons: People who do not like to follow a routine and are not ready to work at odd hours should not opt for this career. As a Pilot one is responsible for several lives and thus any mistake can lead to the cancellation of license

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