A transparent, stage-by-stage map of the pilot career — exactly what you do, in what order, and how long each step takes.
Most aspirants quit not because the job is hard, but because the path is unclear. We've broken the journey into seven defined stages — each with an entry requirement, a duration, and a measurable outcome. No black boxes, no surprises.
Before the medicals and the money, sit with the reality of the job. Long training cycles, shift work, weather days, and a profession that rewards discipline above all else. We help you decide with eyes open — not a sales pitch.
DGCA sets non-negotiable minimums — age, education, English proficiency, and identity. We audit your paperwork before you spend a rupee on training, so nothing surprises you at licence-issue time.
Every commercial pilot holds a Class 1 medical. You'll start with a Class 2 to begin flying, and graduate to Class 1 before your CPL is granted. We coordinate appointments with DGCA-empanelled examiners in your city.
Air Navigation, Meteorology, Air Regulations, Technical General, Technical Specific, and the RTR(A). Taught by line pilots and DGCA examiners, with fortnightly mocks calibrated against the real exam.
From first solo to the commercial checkride — single and multi-engine hours logged on our maintained training fleet. Every sortie debriefed, every milestone tracked, and the final skill test taken with DGCA examiners.
Aircraft-specific training on the fleets airlines actually fly. Full-motion simulator sessions with our airline-grade partners, ending in base training and a type endorsement that goes straight onto your licence.
We don't end at the licence. Interview prep with active line captains, technical drills, HR mocks, and direct introductions to the 37 airlines we partner with — including IndiGo, Air India, Akasa and Vistara.
| # | Stage | Focus | Duration | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Is Flying Right For You? ↗ | The Honest First Question | 1–2 weeks | Career clarity |
| 02 | Eligibility & Requirements ↗ | The DGCA Baseline | Pre-enrolment | Documents verified |
| 03 | Medical Clearance ↗ | Class 2 → Class 1 | 2–4 weeks | DGCA medical issued |
| 04 | DGCA Examinations ↗ | Six Papers. One Licence. | 6–9 months | All CPL papers cleared |
| 05 | Flying Hours & CPL ↗ | 200 Hours to Commercial | 12–18 months | Commercial Pilot Licence |
| 06 | Type Rating ↗ | Step into the jet | 3–4 months | A320 / B737 endorsement |
| 07 | Airline Recruitment ↗ | Cleared for the line | 1–3 months | First Officer offer |
