Looking for a flying career in India? India is quite a popular name when it comes to flying clubs. Every year, it produces large number of cadets in its commercial pilot training program. DGCA or Directorate general of civil aviation is the authority that controls civil and commercial aviation in India. It permits several pilot licenses including Student Pilot License (SPL) , Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) for training pilots.

Above all, Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is the basic qualification required for flying commercial aircrafts. Here is the list of topmost flying academies in India which offer various pilot training programs. You can choose the best according to your talent and budget:

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy, Rae Bareilli

With 24 aircrafts, 4 multi engine aircrafts

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy (IGRUA) is one of the best flying academies till date in India. The academy is undertaken by the government flying club, located in Rae Bareili, Uttar Pradesh. Not many are aware that public sector airline- Air India has recruited pilots for their aircrafts from IGRUA in past. This is why getting into the academy is really tough. One needs to appear for the entrance exam conducted every year at numerous centres in India and they have to pass it to get the admission.

Chimes Aviation academy, Dhana, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh

With more than 10 aircrafts, 2 multi engine facility, Limca book of records entrant

Chimes is a good name in the aviation industry. It is the only academy which got a chance to enter the Limca Book of Records for efficiently concluding the commercial pilot license (CPL) training for an extra number of cadets as compared to any other flying club. Distinctiveness of this academy lies in the fact that it lets you fly at your own will and makes you fearless in flying.

Carver Aviation Academy, Baramati, Maharashtra

With 11 aircrafts, fast flying hour building facility

Carver is another name that tops the list of one of the best flying academies. It offers fast flying training to the aspirants so that they can complete or build hours in a short span of time. It is a good name in the private sector of flying academies.

CAE Oxford, Gondia, Madhya Pradesh

More than 10 aircrafts, with international flying centres

In the private sector, CAE Oxford flying club or Gondia Flying club holds second position with more than 10 aircrafts . They train their candidates well .

Orient Flight School, Pondicherry

Orient Flight School (OFS) is well known for offering safe flying to its candidates. It is located in south India. Talking about the southern area, it is one of the best flying clubs to find. The fee structure of this academy is slightly higher.

RG Aviation, Hyderabad

With 11 aircrafts, 1 multi engine aircraft, Affordable fee structure

RG aviation in Hyderabad is another popular name in the flying club.

AP Aviation academy, Hyderabad

With 3 aircrafts

Another government undertaken flying academy is AP aviation academy. It is also a good name in the flying club. It owns only three aircrafts- including Cessna 152 A, Cessna 152 and Cessna 172. Talking about the multi engine facility- it does not have that! A stimulator is there for the support which is used for conducting instrument flying.

Redbird Aviation - Baramati

Its a new flying school which has started in India . They offer training on Tecnam aircrafts . There fees for CPL/MEIR program is aaround 40 lakhs .

Flytech aviation academy, Hyderabad

With single engine aircraft facility

In Hyderabad, Flytech is a recognized flying club. They offer a commercial pilot license (CPL) training package for 23 lakhs approximately . It has single engine aircrafts only.

So, these are some of the top listed academies in India that offer the perfect launchpad for candidates who have the passion to fly high. Every academy has its own pre designed programs for young aspirants looking for a career in the cockpit of an aircraft.

Each academy has their own set of aircrafts that perfectly helps candidates in getting the better exposure. However, the fee structure for Commercial Pilot training can vary from one institution to the other. Candidates according to their budget can qualify for the best of the academy. These academies strive to create ample opportunities for those who are looking for a high-flying career.


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