The job of commercial pilot is the most glamorous and exciting job in aviation. It is highly rated and one of the most adventurous career which requires intensive training. Commercial aviation includes passenger airlines and cargo planes, international air services, air taxi and charter operations being major function. Military aviation includes the Indian Air Force and the aviation arms of the Navy and Army.
This profession also demands a lot of time, dedication, patience and sacrifice. The Commercial airlines have typical Organisational structure. This includes airlines operations, maintenance marketing and finance divisions. The job of pilot comes under the airlines operation division. This profession, comprising of Captain and Co-pilots constitutes the highly rated and one of the most adventurous career. It’s a specialised job and requires intensive training.
A career in aviation attracts many youngsters as it provides opportunity to travel around the globe. This is a lucrative field. But apart from all those attractive things the job of a commercial pilot makes him responsible for the aircraft he flies and the lives of his passengers.
Eligibility :
Initially one obtains a student pilot license (SPL) from a government sponsored flying club in the country. The minimum eligibility sponsored for the SPL is matriculation examination and age should be above 16 years. An oral examination has to be taken in subjects related to aviation.
Before being permitted to start flying, one must acquire a private pilot license (PPL). Flying includes overall 60 hours of flying with cross-country and solo flying. In additional individuals have to pass theoretical examinations in subjects like air regulations, air navigations, aviation meteorology and aircraft engines.
A commercial pilot license (CPL) can be obtained only after acquiring a PPL. Flying clubs are equipped to provide a practical complement of the training for the CPL, which includes a further 190 hours of flying experience.
Career Prospects :
The demand for skilled, qualified pilots is ever present throughout the world. As the government plans to widen the air services network, the demand for this profession would continue to grow. Nowadays even the corporates are entering this sector, further making this profession an exciting career option. It is estimated that there would be increase in the job position in the near future to improve the existing ratio, which is very low and unsatisfactory at present. The employment opportunities in this profession are available in government and private airlines (domestic & international), cargo planes, charter planes, private planes.
Remuneration :
Commercial Pilots get attractive remuneration and incentives. The starting monthly salary of a commercial pilot ranges from Rs.40,000/- to Rs.1,50,000/- per month, depending on the airline and one’s experience. The earning includes special benefits in form of contributory provident fund, gratuity and medical facilities. They are also entitled to a range of benefits and allowances in addition to housing, medical and out – station allowances, as well as free or concessional air passages for their immediate family and dependants. Pay scales of commercial pilots in the public sector organizations depend on the grade level of the positions. Earning is even higher in private international airlines.
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