Many people are uncertain about the procedure to become an airline pilot. Here we list the normal stages people follow in their progress to their career as an airline pilot.

1. Pass a medical to ensure you meet the medical requirements.
Contrary to popular belief, you do not need perfect health, and you do not need perfect eyesight to become a Commercial Pilot. As long as your eyesight can be corrected to near normal then you can hold the Commercial Pilot licence.
When studying for an Australian Commercial Pilot Licence you must pass a Class One aviation medical examination. You can undertake this examination in India before you come to Australia. If you are not able to undertake a medical with one of the following, then undertake a thorough medical in India - and then you will undertake the Australian aviation medical when you arrive in Australia.

2. Undertake a training course to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence -
which allows you to be paid for your flying.
This course will take you about 12 months to complete.
You can obtain a student visa to come and stay in Australia.
1. The Australian Commercial Pilot Licence is highly regarded around the world. For many years Australia has been one of the world's leading Aviation countries, and has been recognised as such with the Australian CPL being known the world over.
Many airline pilots flying for all the major airlines around the world started off their career by obtaining the Australian CPL. 2. It is affordable. Now more than ever it is very affordable to study for your CPL in Australia. Have a look at our for an outline of current course fees converted to Rupees. You will see this compares very favourably with studying in the United States. 3. Very sophisticated airspace - ideal for training. Some of the most modern Air Traffic Control systems have been implemented in Australia. And yet, unlike the United States, the skies are not crowded - your training will not be affected by high traffic levels. You get to learn in the most modern airspace environment, without the hassles of overcrowded skies. 4. Australia is close to home. It is not a long way from India to Australia. There are many direct flights each week. Also, the time zones are close together so it is easy to keep in touch with loved ones back home. 5. Australians and Indians are very compatible. You will fit right in when you arrive in Australia! Your culture and the Australian culture are very compatible - you will understand Australians, and they are a very friendly people. Many people from India have settled in Australia so Australians are very used to meeting and speaking to Indians. 6. Ideal climate, ideal land. Australia probably has the best climate in the world for pilot training - that's why many international students currently train in Australia. We have many clear, fine days giving plenty of opportunities for flying. Also, Australia is so large that you will experience many different types of landscape - meaning you will comfortable flying anywhere in the world. 7. Home of the 2000 Olympic games. Sydney was the home to the 200 Olympic Games, and Bankstown Airport (where you will be based) is only a short distance from Olympic Park. Not only will you be able to see where the Olympics were held (and fly over many venues) you will also get to experience all the excitement of being in an Olympic City. 8. Australia is an exciting country. Sydney has more than 400 Indian food outlets, plus lots of markets for shopping. We also have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are also many places where you can play and watch cricket - Australians love their cricket almost as much as Indians! During your training you will fly away on overnight trips to see some of the spectacular "outback" and magnificent coastline of the world's largest island. Australia does not share its borders with any other country - so you are free tofly anywhere on the continent. You will see everything from tropical islands, to vast deserts to rugged mountain ranges.
3. Obtain employment to build your flying experience. This can be done in India, or you may choose to work in Australia (subject to obtaining the correct visa).
Indian airlines are currently recruiting pilots with the basic 200 hours required for an Indian CPL, as well as a Command Instrument Rating. Now is an excellent time to get involved with this exciting career. Your career then begins...


Check out these commercial and airline pilot salaries *
American Airlines: 1st yr F/O: $31,080 and 10th yr Captain $123,420
Delta Airlines: 1st yr F/O: $50,400 and 10th yr Captain $204,636
UPS: 1st yr F/O: $26,004 and 10th yr Captain $200,508
Southwest: 1st yr F/O: $42,960 and 10th yr Captain $159,000
ATA: 1st yr F/O: $36,000 and 10th yr Captain $136,632
Airborne Express: 1st yr F/O $28,536 and 10th yr Captain $146,184