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Dream To Be A Pilot & Soar The Skies? Check Out These 6 Best Pilot Training Institutes In India

Get trained at these best aviation institutions in India and be professional pilot.

by Ankita Mazumdar
Dream To Be A Pilot & Soar The Skies? Check Out These 6 Best Pilot Training Institutes In India

Catch flights and not feelings, right? Isn’t it great to flaunt this when you are a pilot? Want to flex like a pilot and be trained in one of the best pilot training institutes in India, then check out these institutes, give entrance and get enrolled at these institutes. Civil aviation in India is regulated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, so there is immense training in physical and mental discipline. So if you want to undertake this path then be well prepared mentally and physically beforehand.

These Are The 6 Best Pilot Training Institutes In India

1. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Akademi

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Akademi is a government-owned institute that was founded by Rajiv Gandhi. Rajiv Gandhi was a pilot and was even employed by Indian Airlines. For people looking to take civil aviation as their career path, this place is a skill development hub and training for them.

Location: Fursatganj Airfield, Uttar Pradesh

Courses Offered: Multi-Crew Co-operation Course, AELP Training and Testing course and DRONE Training

Course Fee: ₹45 Lacs

2. Madhya Pradesh Flying Club

This institute is one of India’s oldest schools for pilot training institutes. It has been in action since 1951 and is affiliated with the Aero Club of India and the Madhya Pradesh State government. They provide both single and twin-engine flying, along with in-depth knowledge of aircraft training. 

Location: Indore

Courses Offered: Commercial Pilot License and Private Pilot License

Course Fee: ₹ 3.5 to 8.5 Lacs

3. National Flying Training Institute 

This institution is the second-largest for flying training in India based on aircraft fleets. It is a combined venture in-between the Airport Authority of India and CAE Inc. Some of the airline partners are Indigo, Spicejet, Air Costa, Air Asia and more. If these companies are the ones you are looking for then head over to National Flying Training Institute.

Location: Birsi Airport, Paraswada, Gondia, Maharashtra

Courses Offered: Airline Pilot Training, Business Pilot Training, Helicopter Pilot Training, Aviation Maintenance Training, Cabin Crew, Aircraft Platforms

Course Fee: ₹ 36 Lacs

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4. Ahmedabad Aviation & Aeronautics Ltd.

One of the perks here is that there is no entrance test required to pass this pilot training institute. You have to book an appointment for a personal interview for enrollment instead. This one operates from SV Patel International Airport Ahmedabad and Mehsana Airfield so you get to experience a first-hand demo.

Location: Thaltej, Shilaj, Ahmedabad

Courses Offered: Ground Class for CPL Course, Commercial Pilot Licence, Private Pilot Licence, Aspirant Pilot Licence, Instructor Rating, Flying Hours Building

Course Fee: ₹ 24 Lacs

5. The Bombay Flying Club

The Bombay Flying Club has been tagged for its great professionalism over the years. Alumni of this pilot training institute are in both domestic and international airlines. They are Indian Airlines, Emirates, Air India, Sahara, Jet Airways, and Singapore Airlines. An interesting fact: J.R.D.Tata bagged the first-ever pilot’s license from The Bombay Flying Club in the year 1929.

Location: Vile Parle West, Mumbai

Courses Offered: Pilot Training, Aircraft Maintainance Training (AME), B.Sc Aviation, B.Sc Aeronautics, Air Hostess, Cabin Crew

Course Fee: ₹ 41 Lacs

6. Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy 

Want to be a professional in the aviation market and soar higher than others, then this is the place for you. Guess what, there is no entrance test here. It was previously named Kerala Flying Club and is afflicted under Govt of Andhra Pradesh

Location:  Thiruvananthapuram

Courses Offered: Commercial Pilot License (IR/ME), Private Pilot License, Students Pilot License, Foreign License Conversion, Instrument Rating, Multi-Engine Rating

Course Fee: ₹ 20 Lacs

Also Read: Unwilling To Fly With Just 6 Passengers Onboard, IndiGo “ Tricks” Them Off Plane At Bengaluru Airport

Remember, flying an aeroplane is not just flying the metallic aeroplane but the safety of every passenger sitting inside it.

Head over to their websites and get to know in detail about them. 

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First Published: November 25, 2023 3:23 PM