There are a few set of requirements which need to be fulfilled by a candidate in order to take up a pilot training course or to be a pilot. A few of these requirements have been given below. They are as follows:

• A pass certificate of atleast 10 +2 or its equivalent with atleast 50% marks in both physics or mathematics or a bachelor’s degree is a must have in order to get enrolled for or taking up a pilot training course.
• The age of the candidate aspiring to take up a pilot training course should not be less than 16 years in order to be eligible for a Private pilot license and it should not be less than 17 years in order to take a commercial pilot license.
• The candidate must have a good eyesight of 6/6 uncorrected vision in atleast one eye. The other eye can have a corrected vision of 6/6 (an imperfection of up to 6/9 is allowed).
• Basic physical fitness levels should be met.
• It is very important for a candidate wanting pilot training to have spatial awareness to be able to read and interpret data. It would be of help while interpreting maps and 3-D displays.
• Staying calm and having the potential of handling emergency situations is also very important while taking pilot training.
• Having high level of numeracy is equally important inorder to be able to make mathematical calculations.
• For a student pilot license several things such as getting security clearance, medical certificate of fitness, appearance in the written and the oral examination which is conducted etc are mandatory in order to get an SPL or a student pilot license.