| The aviation sector in India has seen stupendous | | | | situations that arise while flying. Especially, at times, |
| growth in the recent past. With the liberalization of this | | | | when the aircraft hits rough weather or faces any |
| sector, more and more companies have set foot in | | | | technical issue, it is the alertness and presence of mind |
| this industry and flying is no more a luxury mode of | | | | of the pilot that can keep the aircraft in safety. Thus, a |
| transport. It has now become well within the reach of | | | | pilot is expected to be both physically and mentally fit, |
| millions of Indians. With the increased demand in | | | | active and alert. |
| services, the demand for trained personnel in the | | | | |
| aviation sector has also risen dramatically. New | | | | Today, the airline sector in India could not have been |
| aviation jobs in India are being created not just by the | | | | more lucrative. The perks associated with the job of a |
| domestic countries but also by international carriers | | | | pilot are quite attractive. For hose who love traveling, |
| that have flights to and from India. The sector is huge | | | | staying in the best hotels across the world, it is a |
| and so are employment opportunities. In this article, we | | | | dream job. Other perks include travel allowances, |
| will concentrate on pilot jobs in the aviation industry. | | | | medical facilities and complimentary air tickets for the |
| | | | | family. Thus, there is both upside and downside to this |
| With the increased number of planes and flying activity, | | | | career. But it is full of adventure and the before |
| the demand for pilots has also increased. It is a niche | | | | entering this field, one should get complete information |
| job and requires specialized training and practice. In civil | | | | about the lifestyle of pilots and then take a decision. |
| aviation, the primary duty of the commercial pilot is to | | | | |
| fly an aircraft with passengers or cargo. It is the | | | | To become a pilot, one has to undergo proper training |
| responsibility of the pilot to operate the plane from | | | | and obtain the requisite licence. Firstly, one has to |
| safe take-off to safe landing. Thus, it is a job that | | | | obtain a student pilot license (SPL) for the training. This |
| entails huge responsibility of many lives and the plane. | | | | can be obtained after matriculation at a minimum age |
| The pilot must take all precautionary measures to | | | | of 16 years. After this, a student has to obtain a |
| ensure a safe and smooth flight. To fly a single aircraft, | | | | private pilot license (PPL). During this period, one is |
| sometimes, three or four pilots are deployed depending | | | | given training to fly and is also required to pass |
| on the length of the journey. | | | | theoretical tests that include the basic knowledge |
| | | | | about the aircraft and flying. It is only after this that one |
| Pilot jobs are lucrative, no doubt, but they also require | | | | can obtain a commercial pilot license (CPL). Thus, a |
| hard work. Besides being high-risk, the job of a pilot is | | | | candidate needs to clear these three basic courses in |
| not bound in particular number of work hours and also | | | | order to become a commercial pilot. The time taken to |
| they do not have the luxury of returning home after | | | | earn all these licenses is different for different |
| work as in other jobs. Pilots have to work at odd | | | | individuals and it could take from one to three years to |
| hours, on weekends, be away from home for many | | | | complete. |
| days and be on call always. Thus, the job of a pilot | | | | |
| requires a lot of hard work, courage, stamina, and | | | | Today, in India, many existing airlines have expanded |
| ability to adapt. Thus, one should not be blinded by the | | | | and new airlines have set foot. Thus, there is an |
| glamour and the money associated with the job. It is | | | | ever-increasing demand for trained pilots. To tap into |
| important to know the reality of the career before | | | | this demand, private flying schools have also expanded |
| opting for this field. Also, a pilot is required to have | | | | to produce more trained pilots. Other than pilots, there |
| sound technical and analytical ability combined with high | | | | is demand for cabin crew also. Thus, pilot jobs and |
| mental alertness. He/she should have a calm | | | | other aviation jobs have become the first option for |
| temperament and should be able to control difficult | | | | many youngsters looking to have an exciting career. |