How to become Commercial Pilot In India: Salary & Career Scope of Pilot

Commercial Pilot is getting one of the highest salary in India, Fresh pilot salary is around Rs 1.5  Lakh per moth for domestic airlines. Salary moves up rapidly with year of experience and on the international route. Experienced pilot on international route can get 5-6 lakh Rupees per month as salary.

To become a pilot, aspirants need to join Air flying schools after completion of 10+2, they should pass the 10+2 exam with physic, chemistry, math. Minimum marks should be 50%.

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Here is some of the flying schools for training in flying from where SPL, PPL, and CPL training can be completed:

  • Madhya pradesh Flying Club – http://www.mpfc.in/
  • Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi, Uttar Pradesh
  • Flying Training Institute, Behala, Calcutta
  • Government Aviation Training Institute, Civil aerodrome, Bhubaneswar
  • Karnal Aviation Club, Kunjpura Road, Karnal, Haryana
  • Government Flying Club, Aerodrome, Lucknow
  • School of Aviation Science and Technology, Delhi Flying Club Ltd, New Delhi
  • State Civil Aviation, UP Govt Flying Training Center Kanpur and Varanasi
  • Rajasthan State Flying School, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur
  • Govt Flying Training School Jakkur Aerodrome, Bangalore
  • Andra Pradesh Flying Club Hydrabad Airport, Hydrabad
  • Assam Flying Club, Guwahati Airport, Guwahati
  • Bihar Flying Institute, Civil Aerodrome, Patna, Bihar (More details are here)

This link will help you to choose a good flying school :- https://premaseem.wordpress.com/2016/03/23/flying-how-to-choose-a-good-flying-school/

They need to clear the entrance test exam of the flying schools in India, they also need to clear the physical fitness (Which is tough one). Only totally fit person can get opportunity to get admission in flying schools.

The cost of education is very high, it is around Rs 20- 25 lakh. Many banks can give loan up to 50%.

After completion of education, they get the licence of pilot. Airlines companies hires the successful candidates as trainee.

The salary of trainee is less. After successful completion of training periods they are posted as pilot.

Even after becoming commercial pilot, they need regular medical check up, any problem in health can cause cancellation of the license of the pilot. To read more about medical test click this link : https://premaseem.wordpress.com/2016/03/28/flying-medical-test-for-commerical-pilot-license-by-dgca-in-india/

So, over all, job as a pilot is too challenging as well as very high rewarding .

Don’t confuse with the job of pilot of Indian air Force. IAF pilot is selected through NDA exam, training is free and pay is based on Indian gov salary (Air Force) which is around 40-50 K Rs per moth. IAF pilot can not to leave their job to become commercial pilot easily.

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378 thoughts on “How to become Commercial Pilot In India: Salary & Career Scope of Pilot

    • I want to became an pilot its my childhood ambition about 5th class on wards now i am in +1 i dont know what to do next plz any one can help me
      My phone no : 9946707504
      Its my wats app number
      Any one knows about this very well plz be contact in wats app

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      • Hi Muhammad! Its good to see you want to become a Pilot and its not much far a dream.
        To become a Commercial Pilot, you will need to get CPL Training and License

        You can start your CPL Training after completing your 10+2 with Physics and Maths. If you didn’t had those subjects in your 10+2, you can also pass them through NIOS On-Demand Examination. You can find the complete CPL Training Step by Step Guide here http://bit.ly/1XEh8HE

        Once you make your mind completely, make sure to choose the right institute. You will need to consider and find lot of things for that . Here is a good list.. http://bit.ly/1pQBAu9

        You can always drop your queries here.

        http://www.carveraviation.com/#form

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      • I want to became a pilot.It is my ambition and my passion from my childhood.I have no idea and no advicers.I want to speak with some professional and commercial pilot.now I am going +1 .I have complete my 10 in matric.Now i need to take group in +1 no idea please contact me someone and give idea guys.
        My contact No:9715971516,9865690011
        please help me guys

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    • Hi Muhammad! Its good to see you want to become a Pilot and its not much far a dream.
      To become a Commercial Pilot, you will need to get CPL Training and License

      You can start your CPL Training after completing your 10+2 with Physics and Maths. If you didn’t had those subjects in your 10+2, you can also pass them through NIOS On-Demand Examination. You can find the complete CPL Training Step by Step Guide here http://bit.ly/1XEh8HE

      Once you make your mind completely, make sure to choose the right institute. You will need to consider and find lot of things for that . Here is a good list.. http://bit.ly/1pQBAu9

      You can always drop your queries here.

      http://www.carveraviation.com/#form

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    • UPSC is conducted NDA exam twice in year…….. own choosing what will u choosing after clearing…NDA exam…..
      there are 3 wings:-
      1) Air force (passed/appearing 10+2 with physics and maths)
      2) Navy (passed/appearing 10+2 with physics and maths)
      3) Army (passed/appearing any stream in any recognized board in india)

      NDA clearing 3 steps:-
      1) written exam
      2) SSB interview ( 5 days)
      3) medical
      4) final list

      I hope u understand…………….

      Best of luck………………………

      JAI HIND !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  1. I am doing diploma in production(same as mechanical engg.) I am in 3rd or final year.
    making me pilot is my biggest dream and I do anything for it.
    I want a better way or what to do for completing my destiny
    I really want feedback

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  2. hello sir,
    I am doing diploma in production(same as mechanical engg.) I am in 3rd or final year.
    making me pilot is my biggest dream and I do anything for it.
    I want a better way or what to do for completing my destiny
    I really want feedback
    please

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  3. i have finished my high school in arts stream, can i finish my physics and maths from an open institute and be eligible for the training?

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      • I have got 55 % in pcm. Can i join pilot school. But I can’t afford too much fees. Like 15_ 20 lak. Is there any another option to be pilot

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      • Hello Utkarsh92,

        I really have a question here. I have done 12th with PCM. They said the minimum mark is 50%. The question is, I got 42.5% in maths and 55% in both Phy and Chem. So how should we take that minimum mark(50%) , as aggregate of all the three or separate percentages of the three subjects separately????? Will be helpful if You can answer… Thanks in advance.

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  4. hello, i’ve completed my polytechnic n nw m doing engg so cn i become a commercial pilot??? its my childhood dream….

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  5. i am b.com graduate from punjab university in 2012. presently i m doing my family business of export but my interest is to move in aviation and want to be a pilot in future. i just want to know my eligibility in this line. This course will be self funded. i need no loans and nothing. its my passion and i to make my passion as my future waiting for your reply sir/madam

    Regards
    Ankur gupta

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    • Dear Ankur,
      Please contact to carver Aviation Baramati Pune to get all the details of your query. this is the best flying training school in India. Thanks

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  6. Hai goodday sir.sir iam a present 12th standard student I would like to join in AIR INDIA as a pilot (Captain) . Will you please suggest me what exams should I perform after my 12th studies what are the coureses should i complete and in which academy please please give me a correct response sir.Iam thinking I will get it from you sir.THANKYOU and Goodday.

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    • Hello all, If you want to become a pilot by having Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) or Private Pilot License (PPL) from a reputed institute, Please feel free to reply to this post. I will be providing you all the details. You just need to pass 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics and need to appear certain easy medical tests. You can contact me on -9986935853. No brokerage

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    • Dear Danish,
      Please contact to carver Aviation Baramati Pune to get all the details of your query. this is the best flying training school in India. Thanks

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  7. Hello sir, I am a student of standard 6 and aspire to become a pilot but the fees are a tension and my father also would not allow me to become a pilot…What should I do sir please reply.

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  8. Commercial pilot is a biggest dream nd challenge for me which i really wants to came it true…n i also know that my hardwork n potential can give the way to success in my dream……

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  9. I want to become a pilot.
    But i am a commerce student.
    Is it possible for me to get admission in any flight school as i am a commerce student.

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  10. I’m 26 Years old and doing a job in IT company. I want to become a pilot. Is that possible in my age? Also, does airline companies hire people of this age?

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  11. I want more information about this. I’m not getting it very well. Like for this is there any entrance examination to get the admission in this institutions??

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  12. Sir i m interested in airline and i want a join in airline but i have 12th passed in vocation stream. To kya me pilot bn skta hu. Please send me full detail.

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    • Please join IIT or NIT for better degree.It is good for people
      who want to become a pilot. But U can get there only by entrance

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  13. I am BE MECHANICAL ENGINEER. I have 14 yrs. Of experience in power plant. I am suffering low level diabetes. I want to join the course. is i. Eligible? please guide me.

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  14. hello sir,i am already finish my diploma course in mechanical engineering now i am studying on BE mechanical engineering in final year sir my ambition is become a pilot how to got the pilot job and how to study the next step ..please answer me i am waiting for u reply

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  15. sir,my name is Nilesh i want to be international pilot who transport passengers by one place to another so what should i do after 10th and what percentage is reqired for it.

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  16. Hi my self Raunak kumar student of class-12th.
    i need help from seniors who is taking pilot training becz i also want to go in that fild only.
    so i request u to plz call me on this number (08235164002) or give me ur advice through mail “raunak2meet@gmail.com”.
    i shall be greatfull to the helper.

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  17. I am a student of 10 standard and i have no idea about the studies of pylet. My dream is to become a pylet. I want to make my parents to be proud on me. I want to become a pylet at any cost.

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  18. Is there any Opportunity for me to become a pilot. I am a 17years old student i have completed class 12commerce. And now i have joined at Integrated law.

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  19. Sir,Now I read in class 11 at science,& My dream is pilot.please help me
    I read your all information about the pilot.But sir i have one question.
    Physically totally fit means?which check they are?My Right hand was Broken 4years ago,,now it is no problem,,but it is operation.so can I join in pilot?please answer my question sir

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  20. To become a pilot, aspirants need to join Air flying schools after completion of 10+2, they should pass the 10+2 exam with physic, chemistry, math. Minimum marks should be 50%.

    stated above as in my case after my 10th i had done my diploma and then engineering and business management so will my polytechnic diploma from (MSBTE) equivalent to +2.

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      Still you want to become pilot? yes you can their is one stop solution for fulfill your dream that is FLYFI

      Yes flyfi is an unique Aviation company which will respect and do justice for your/parents hard earnings

      Benefits for FLYFI pilots

      1.(OJPT) on job pilot training Fast track course with job assurance
      2. Training cost is as cheap as normal courses about 10lakhs INR,16000 USD
      3.Within six 4 months you will finish your training
      4.From the following month awards you will get paid 75000 inr with 8% yearly increments and 2% company profit share
      5.Yearly once family international tour trip
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  21. I am 12th standard passed student … I wanted to become commercial pilot …..
    Can anyone tell me about physical fitness test because my health up down continuously ……
    I wanted to take licence in US so which training institution/ academy should I join……..

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  22. I want to become a pilot and clear my all dreams through flying in sky.
    Give blessing so that it would be possible for me to be a pilot!!!!

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  23. pls any badi can help me pls that i want to become the pilot i have to keep my parents happyli i am now in 9th class on inter which subjet i have to take pls reply

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  24. sir i want to become a pilot I’m in 11th now and I am commerce group can I became a pilot. sir pls give advice for it. .its my what’s app number (9042142405) thank you

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  25. FLYFI AVIATION:

    Flying is every individual Dream that they want to become pilot but due to financial problems many cant effort ..even they effort still they are unable to find the job their about 6000 pilots who is job less after spending 25- 30 lakhs INR 40000 USD

    Still you want to become pilot? yes you can their is one stop solution for fulfill your dream that is FLYFI

    Yes flyfi is an unique Aviation company which will respect and do justice for your/parents hard earnings

    Benefits for FLYFI pilots

    1.(OJPT) on job pilot training Fast track course with job assurance
    2. Training cost is as cheap as normal courses about 10lakhs INR,16000 USD
    3.Within six 4 months you will finish your training
    4.From the following month awards you will get paid 75000 inr with 8% yearly increments and 2% company profit share
    5.Yearly once family international tour trip
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    ………. Where their is will their is way ………..

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  28. hiiii…im study in cls 10…my dream was also.to became a pilat its my childhood dream and his my father dream also but my father are not he’s died but his dream was not ended his dream was have in my heart and im complte a dream of my father
    i love you so much dad..!!

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  29. Hello., I have completed my bsc mlt and want to be a pilot but they r saying m no eligible for the course can any1 Help me ? Plz suggest me.

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    • Hello Namita, Yes you are eligible if you have Physics and Math in your 10+2 level. For further assistance please reply to- jojodas931@gmail.com . I can provide you a good set of aviation training academies to pursue your career.

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  30. I had completed my +2 and joined for entrance coaching as per the request of my parents , actually I wanted to become a pilot it’s my childhood ambition , but when my parents told me to attend entrance exam so as a Gud son as per their wish I had joined for entrance coaching , but know I realised that I can’t a doctor or an engineer , i want to become a pilot , but don’t know what r the procedures required to become a pilot and where I have to ask my doubts and who can help me to reach my ambition. Those who know the answers for my doubt kindly please help me , don’t ignore it , it’s a request

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  31. I am a student of 9th standard and want to become a pilot in coming future years .
    BUT…….It’s too costly , so anyone plzz suggest me what to do.
    you can contact me by email on (gargayush505@gmail.com) .

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  33. Hi I’m Akhil ….I’m studying in 11 science …I want to become a pilot it’s my child hood dream ……
    Hw can I achieve it ??

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  34. I have been drawn to the skies since i was a little girl. My father would travel all the time and i remember going with my mum to the airport to drop him off and watching the planes go. i always felt so happy and the first time (a couple years later ) i went on my first flight and i felt free and i loved it! I just recently started school at http://www.flyhaa.com/en/page/helicopter_flight_training_courses i decided to become a Helicopter pilot. I am loving every second of it. It is my passion and my drive in life.

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  35. hey umm i am in standard 12th and i have’nt taken the subject math so is it okay? will i get admission in the flying school wothout math??

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    • Math or Science has got nothing to do with flying school, but yes, if that is your favorite subject that will be helpful in understanding the basics of flying. Nowadays, its the affordability and as long as you complete your Higher Secondary (plus 2) you are eligible to apply for a Pilot training program anywhere.

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  36. I am become to a pilot in future because i HAVE interested to become a commercial pilot in future
    SO PLEASE GIVE ME a information

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  37. I want to became an pilot its my childhood ambition now i am in degree final year i dont know what to do next plz any one can help me
    My phone no :9961119120
    Its my wats app number
    Any one knows about this very well plz be contact me

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  38. Hi! Sir,I want to be a commercial pilot please …
    Guide me .what i can for my ambition .
    My whats aap no.8889463178

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  39. Hi,Sir is Der any chance of becoming a pilot after passing diploma in electronics and communication???? Plz any1 guide me..

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  40. Hello Premaseem,

    I really have a question here. I have done 12th with PCM. They said the minimum mark is 50%. The question is, I got 42.5% in maths and 55% in both Phy and Chem. So how should we take that minimum mark(50%) , as aggregate of all the three or separate percentages of the three subjects separately????? Will be helpful if You can answer… Thanks in advance.

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  41. Hi Im a 10th student in tamil nadu i want become a pilot but cost is too high if passed in merit in 10th and 12 th exams will the cost can be decreased

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  42. Well sir could you be kind enough to answer some of these intriguing questions that I have…
    1. I want to know what kind of competition will I face coming into this job at this very phase of time.
    2. How long after I pass my 12th before I become an airline pilot (how much time does the training program take?)

    Um…and I think you are really cool sir. Keenly waiting for your reply.

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  43. Hello respected captains,
    i am a student which is suffering from nearsightedness of -5.25 so is there any solution that how can i overcome with this mind devastating issue.
    Can i go for laser eye surgery if it works for pilot medical test.
    I wanna become pilot for my career and passion and for honour of my parents

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  44. Respected captains,
    i am a student which is suffering from nearsightedness of -5.25 so is there any solution that how can i overcome with this mind devastating issue.
    Can i go for laser eye surgery if it works for pilot medical test.
    I wanna become pilot for my career and passion and for honour of my parents

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  45. What happens if after getting the cpl, at some point of time, our license is cancelled because of being medically unfit? Do they become jobless or what?

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    • Depends on where you want to fly you will to get your credentials accredited. Most Airlines require a CPL to commercially fly passengers. You can obtain a CPL directly with any flying school in India or abroad but before that I think the government regulations may require you to get an approval from the IAF before you do so.

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  46. Hello sir ,
    Sir I am a art student I have done my 12th from arts through correspondence after that I recently completed my graduation also through correspondence only . But I want become a pilot..till now I was not aware for qualification of pilot (bcz of village background) ..now what can I do plzz sir suggest me something I am very serious & bit depressed also

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  47. ing in class 9 th and i wanted to be a pilot from class 3 so i wanted to ask you that on which subjects i should pay attention for my future classes ?

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  48. sir i wont to became pilot .i hva 10th 53%,inter60%,B-tech(mech)64%.To became pilot enay body tests. can i have a chance to became a pilot
    10 and inter i have les % in phi,chi,maths, 50% can aney chance to became a pilot

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  49. there is less chance for girls to become an pilot.My kindfull request is to retify this problem as soon as possible.becoz I want to become an pilot

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  50. Sir,
    Manasvi here.
    I’m about complete 12th with maths.since I’m not from science stream is there any scope for me in airlines stream as a pilot

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  51. I want to join a pilot, but I’m not getting a perfect information through internet, so anyone having a good knowledge about it? as well can we join by cracking an entrance exam with low fee structure?

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  52. I’m completed 10+2 now I want to became a pilot …….
    What exam I want to write to join get admission in flying school
    Plz help me……………..
    How is the fee did I want to pay to get training

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  53. Sir i just completed diploma in mechanical engineering result was not decleared but i want to become pilot..
    Please give me proper guide. Im from village area solapur.
    Please tell me what i do to become pilot

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  54. Sir
    I am Prithvi
    From Andaman & Nicobar Islands
    I am studying in 11 standard class right now
    So can u tell me how can I achieve my goal i.e., pilot
    Therefore can u tell me what to do after completion of my 12 standard…
    Thanking you.
    Your’s faithfully..
    Prithvi Thadi

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  55. Hi sir I’m Adarsh chougala from Karnataka sate.
    I want to become a pilot, I’m completed in 10th +ITI(fitter)+Diploma in (mechanical engineering)
    I’m eligible for pilot training course sir?

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  56. Sir i hv juz passed 11th commerce….n m intrested to become a pilot…i am ready to shift in 12th science…but what if i do it external….can i get admission

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  57. Hello, sir I am lovepreet I want to become a pilot it’s my dream and now I am in 10 class and I am in science stream but I don’t knew but I don’t know what to do so will you please help me it’s my request please don’t ignore it I am in great trouble.

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  58. Sir i wan’t to be a pilot. I got 76.8% in 12th board
    Exam in uttarakhand board. But my family can’t provide my fee for learn flying school.
    If u have any solution for this problm.
    Please tell me.

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  59. I am looking forward to becoming a pilot. My vision is kind of an issue. Left eye is 3.0 and right is 3.5, am I eligible to become a pilot in India?

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  60. Sir, my name is manish dubey i belongs to allahabad uttar pradesh.
    I have completed b.sc with bio, sir i want be commercial piolet , sir is this possible ???

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  61. Date:-10-11-2017

    Respected sir/madam
    I am Mohammed Imtiyaz age 30 years old and i am interested but my calification 10+2 in CEC but I want to became air flying pilot.i am from Hyderabad so please repected sir /madam suggest me for what do.How can I became commercial pilot in hyderabad.
    Thank you sir/madam

    Your faithfully
    Mohammed.imtiyaz

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  62. sir, I want become a pilot of IAF but I dont know the time of apply nd requirment………
    so can anybody plz help????????????
    reply plz plz plz
    now I m readind in class 12 ng going to appear final exm so it is must need to know how I can apply
    is there is any specialist?????????
    plz help me with his knowledge

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  63. Respected sir ! I as an mother who is an nurse in Auranagabad Government Medical College wanted to support my child who is is in 5th standard stays in Bhusawal and as he is very passionate about his dream to bocome an pilot as I don’t have any knowledge related to this but some who I just wanted to support him for making his dream come true if possible please do guide me it would be very helpfully for me and sorry if asked more than expected .
    THANK you

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