career opportunities

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Truly, the sky is the limit for pilots. Initially you will be employed as a Trainee Pilot with a CPL certificate. Further training is imparted at the respective airlines' training centers, where pilots are put through rigorous technical training on various aircrafts of the airline.

Most of the private air lines recruit fresh CPL holders and pay them a stipend during the training period, which could last for four or twelve months under the supervision on a senior pilot. The first independent job is as a Co-Pilot. Once confirmed with the necessary endorsement, commercial pilots are paid handsomely- between Rs 8 12 lakhs annual starting salary, and generous allowances like housing, medical and outstation allowances as well as free confessional air passages for immediate family and dependants.

Promotion to Captain / Commander will come after about 8-10 years of service. The captain of an aircraft has the total responsibility for the aircraft, crew and passengers.

A Pilot can get a job for flying passenger and cargo flights for a domestic or international airline. Or with organizations that maintain their own aircrafts. With the sudden spurt in demand for pilots, since on an average 4 to 10 pilots are required per aircraft, private airlines are offering huge salaries for experienced pilots who have the required endorsements.