COURSE DESCRIPTION
If you belong to the sky, come to IGIA, the aviation specialist for more than 12 years for the Pilot courses that provides the wind to your wings and aspirations. The sky has just got wider with the opening up of national and international sky routes.
The demand for the pilot license holders is again growing stronger and the aspirants can now actually see their dreams flying to reality. IGIA, with its specialisation in aviation and extensive experience in national and international pilot training is among a selected few in India and is proving to be a perfect launch pad for pilots with its International associations for the best possible Pilot training.
The job of a pilot is a highly specialised one. It requires knowledge of air navigation, interpretation of meteorological reports, operating sophisticated electronic and mechanical controls, leading the aircraft under adverse circumstances, and being a leader to the flight crew and passengers under climatic and other emergency situations.
You will be responsible for the passengers, the crew and the aircraft. Hence you must have discipline, patience, responsibility, punctuality, commitment and self-confidence.
At IGIA the aspiring pilots can expect to receive the best guidance for the pilot's License Conversion Examination conducted by DGCA, Govt. of India, at the lowest possible cost with the advantage of being taught by the professionals holding the licenses from DGCA who readily share their experiences with the students that enriches them and come handy in their overall performance.
Students who want to fly for recreation/hobby can do PPL (Private Pilot License) for which they need to be 10th Pass with at least 50 % marks.
DURATION:
1 Year (Approx.)
ELIGIBILITY
10+2 or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and Physics. (If you don’t have Physics & Maths in 10+2 you have an option of doing these two subjects from National Institute of Open Schooling’s On-Demand Examinations and can still start your Pilot training course. Visit www.nios.ac.in for details)
A Class II Medical (Indian) with fitness certificate from designated medical practitioner.Please note for issue of CPL License Class I Medical would be necessary.
At least 16 years of age to start pilot training. Vision in one eye must be perfect. (6/6 eyesight) In the other eye, you could have an imperfection of 6/9, which must be correctable to 6/6. You must be free of any disease that can hamper normal function.
COURSE DETAILS
Pilot Training comprises of two parts. Ground Training and Flying Training!
Ground Training covers the theory subjects of Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation, Aircraft Technical Subjects and RTR(A). (The detailed syllabus is mentioned in the Curriculum link above) These subjects are to be studied and the exams of the same conducted by DGCA are to be passed by the CPL candidates.
The Flying Training
The Candidate has to complete 200 Hours (Two hundred hours) of flight time for obtaining the Commercial Pilot’s License. This flight time includes:
- One hundred hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command.
- Twenty hours of cross-country flight time as Pilot-in-Command.
- Ten hours of instrument time.
- Five hours of flight time by night.
We offer flying training at the best equipped and the best flying facilities in India where you can complete your Pilot Training in most professional way within due time. To request information please an email to – info@igiaindia.in
We have also forged international associations with some of the best and highly reputed flying clubs across the world to arrange the Pilot Training abroad in the shortest possible time and at a reasonable cost. Our associations have been formed after a due diligence with the sole aim to help you chart out a plan specific to your situation and requirements.
Look out below to find the world’s best pilot training details in North America, Europe and Australasia.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
1. PILOT TRAINING IN USA
From the motherland of aviation, from the land of first flight to being the largest aviation industry in the world has made America as one of the best and most preferable places to be a pilot.
USA, with its huge aviation industry, developed expertise in its ancillary services and that made it among the best places to do flight training. The sheer demand resulted into developing best training practices, availability of the latest technologies, large infrastructure, high quality trainers, and with experience, it is now the largest place for flight training in the world and aspiring pilots from all over the world choose America to do flight training.
The vast geographical area of United States offers a variety of climates. The exposure gained by the students while flying in multitude of locations along with an opportunity to fly in almost every climate and weather conditions present in the world results in highly competent pilots. The access to the latest technologies and methodologies surely adds to their skills and confidence.
The flight instructors come with airline or military experience. The flight schools fly the most modern aircraft with the latest equipment. And to soar it all, it comes at a highly competitive price.
With this in mind, IGIA has tied up with flying schools in USA to offer the best and the most competitive flight training to the aspiring pilot candidates.
IGIA offers flight training in Texas and Florida in USA.
CPL+ IR + ME + CFI+ Degree Program + Job Package
IGIA also offers Professional Pilot programs combined with a Degree program in USA. Studying for a Degree program as an international student allows you to experience college life in the United States as well as giving the opportunity to work as a flight instructor in the United States after completing the program. Graduates of this program approved for OPT could obtain a Commercial Multi with Instrument, CFI, and up to 1200 hours of total time after three years (2 years studying, 1 year working). The two year Professional Pilot Program includes the following courses for students:
- Private License
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Single Engine
- Commercial Multi Engine
- Certified Flight Instructor and Flight Instructor Instrument
Upon graduation, you are eligible for up to one year of work in the United States as flight instructors. This is called Optional Practical Training (OPT) under an F-1 visa. This allows you to build the flight hours and experience airlines are looking for! You can build up to 1200 hours of total time by instructing for up to a year, allowing graduates to return home ready to apply for the airlines.
This program offers guaranteed flight instructor job interview on its successful completion. The F-1 Visa also allows you to work while you study in USA.
To request information email info@igiaindia.in
2. PILOT TRAINING IN CANADA
A country like Canada needs aviation for its daily needs and that is why aviation has become the mainstay and mainstream for Canadians. The sheer size of the country and far flung areas has forced the aviation industry to become a part of every economic activity in Canada. From delivering groceries, to lifting sick to the hospitals, from flying corporates personnel to tourists, from seaplanes to helicopters, aviation is the back bone of this country.No surprise that they have manufacturers like Bombardier and headquarters of ICAO and IATA in their country.
The honest, detail oriented, rules and law abiding people of Canada are warm and welcoming and have developed one of the best facilities for the flight training in world. Their well-structured pilot training programs are highly respected the world over.
The highly competitive and low Canadian Dollar has resulted in the pilot training to be very cost effective. This low cost and a favourable work option makes Canada among the top desired places to pursue the flight training.
- The Canadian License is one of the world's most widely recognized.
- Canadian flight training standards are considered to be among the highest worldwide.
- A large aviation industry provides experienced flight instructors with wide aviation background.
- Entry level flying positions are readily and broadly available.
- Welcoming with Post graduate work permits.
- Exposure to all challenging weather conditions makes you confident to fly in all kind of weathers.
CPL+ IR + ME + CFI+ Job Package
IGIA offers pilot training in Canada in British Columbia and Montreal. A lot of aspiring pilots choose to train in Canada for some certain advantages of flight training there. The favourable rate of exchange of Canadian dollar to INR has resulted in the fee being even lower than India and the students who meet certain requirements may also get an opportunity to get a PR (Permanent Residency) in Canada at a later stage.
This program offers guaranteed flight instructor job interview on its successful completion.
3. PILOT TRAINING IN EUROPE
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) pilot licensesare the most reputed and highly sought after pilot licenses. These licenses allow the holders to work anywhere in the whole European Union and an Indian license holder can still have his Indian license.EASA license helps to increase chances of getting better job offer in Europe.Europe has a beneficial pay and working conditions and it gives a preferential hiring to the holders of an EASA License.
Though comparatively more expensive to get than Indian licenses, EASA still pays in the long run with its precision and details oriented pilot training. The CPL training courses offered by us in Europe are designed to offer Airline focussed training from day one. The European pilot training integrates ATPL in the course and is highly structured.
We offer European pilot training in Spain and Lithuania through our highly respected and reputed flying schools.
We also offer Airline Programs and Airline Cadet Programs in Europe as and when available.
To request information email info@igiaindia.in
4. PILOT TRAINING IN NEW ZEALAND
A sparsely populated country that is passionate for flying helped New Zealand grow into one of the most famous and desired place for skydiving. Far from the maddening crowd, New Zealand has slowly developed into a preferred place for flight training because of the personalized and individualistic approach to the training. The instructors and the trainees share a friendly relationship and that breaks the ice that may be present at other places. The individual attention spared to the flight trainees helps the aspiring to sort out the things in an unobstructed ways.
New Zealand offers one of the best weather conditions with unhindered sunny days as well as cloudy conditions to go for Instrument in actual IFR conditions.
It offers low student to instructor ratio with more air time at comparatively lower cost.
CPL+ IR + ME + CFI+ Job Package
The aspiring pilots can be offered the job package when available in New Zealand.
This program offers guaranteed flight instructor job interview on its successful completion.
To request information email info@igiaindia.in
6. PILOT TRAINING IN AUSTRALIA
Australia is a leading global education powerhouse with some of the world's best education facilities and educators. Australia has the third highest number of international students in the world behind only the United Kingdom and the United States despite having a population of only 23 million. Australia has seven of the top 100 universities in the world! The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007 (National Code) provide nationally consistent standards for providers of education and training for international students.
As an international student on a student visa, you must study with an institution and in a course that is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). CRICOS registration guarantees that the course and the institution at which you study meet the high standards expected by international students.
Australia has always been a preferred destination for flight training aspirants from the world over and India too.With a vast land area having varied topography and weather conditions from hot to humid, from cold to cloudy and long coastal areas make flying training complete and exciting. Adherence to the rules and diligent people aiming to provide the best to the students in a friendly environment makes Australia a preferred destination for flight training. That is the reason why Australian trained pilots can be found flying in almost every country of the world with leading airlines.
With the high reputation of a CASA pilot license, you can rest assured the wings you start flapping in Australia can take you to the skies of the world.
You will benefit from extremely well structured courses, designed to maximise the effectiveness of learning, and therefore minimise the number of flying hours students require to achieve the standard of a commercial pilot.
The Pre-Requisites for the course in Australia are:
- A current Class 1 Australian Medical
- Unless secondary school has been conducted in English, an IELTS overall score of 6.5. (either academic or general assessments)
- At least 18 years of age
- Successfully completed Year 12 (applicants will be required to provide a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education) or successfully completed a Vocational or Higher Education qualification of at least a Certificate IV which was taught in English
To request information email info@igiaindia.in
BANK LOAN
Most Banks in the country offer attractive loans for students. For the benefit of prospective students at IGIA, we have tied up with premier nationalized banks Corporation Bank, HDFC and few other Banks. All these give the following advantages to students applying to IGIA:
- Cover almost all courses of IGIA
- Include tuition fees, books cost, hostel fees
- Speedy disposal of loan applications.