In order to be able to take up a pilot training course it is very important for the candidate to have a passing certificate of atleast 10 + 2 or its equivalent along with 50% marks in Physics as well as mathematics. The candidate willing to take up the pilot training course should not be less than 16 to 17 years of age. The candidate should have a good eye sight and should be physically fit and should have a medical certificate in order to be able to take up the pilot training course.

As far as the pilot training process is concerned, the first and foremost step is to obtain a student pilot license which is often called an SPL. After obtaining the SPL, the candidate can start the flight training process in order to obtain the PPL or the private pilot license. The PPL includes atleast 60 hours of flying out of which 20 hours of solo flying ,5 hours of cross country flights as well as 20 hours of dual flying (with an instructor).  Along with flying clearing the theoretical exams in subjects such as Air Navigation, Air Regulations, Aircraft Engines and many more is also important.

After obtaining the PPL atleast 190 hours of flying are needed in order to obtain a CPL or a Commercial Pilot’s License. Thus on summing up a total of 250 hours of total flying hours are needed. Along with these licenses, a radio telephone license along with a flight radio operators license need to be taken.

Thus in order to complete the entire pilot training process which includes flying hours as well as class room learning a total of about  2 to 3 years are required.