1. What are the eligibility criteria to join for the CPL course?
Educational Qualification: Pass in 10+2 with Maths and Physics (or) Equivalent.
Age : 18 years completed
Medical : Medical fitness as per DGCA standards.
2. What is the upper age limit to join the Aviation industry as a pilot?
Generally airlines prefer pilots between 18 to 35 years of age, however if you have prior experience the age criteria is relaxed as per industry norms.
3. Can a student from Arts & Commerce stream join for the CPL course?
A student, who has passed 10 +2 from a recognized Board with “Commerce or Arts” subjects, should clear both Maths and Physics papers through a recognized Board to be eligible to join for CPL.
4. What is the minimum height required to join the CPL course?
As per DGCA Medicals standard
5. What is the eyesight one must have? Are glasses permissible?
As per DGCA Medicals standard, eyesight should be correctable to 6/6.Glasses are permissible.
6. Why Choose Orient Flights Aviation Academy?
Orient Flights Aviation Academy has world class training facilities at the most enchanting location at Mysuru. Modern facilities, excellent infrastructure, well equipped aircraft, professional and friendly instructors, and tailor made courses are the unique benefits at Orient Flights Aviation Academy. The team will ensures that you are well prepared to embark on your career as a professional pilot. We provide airline standard flying instruction delivered in accordance with DGCA requirements. We have the resources and expertise to train innumerable cadet pilots annually.
Orient Flights Aviation Academy is the right choice for aspirants who desire a reputable flight training organization. The alumni of Orient Flights Aviation Academy are a testimony of the quality of the institution, producing quality pilots, for the airline industry for over three decades.
7. What factors affect my training?
Weather, Aircraft Maintenance and fuel availability.
8. Will Orient Flights Aviation Academy help me to get a job?
Placement assistance is for provided to cadets who aspire to become instructors and we guide and advise cadets on commercial industry careers.
9. Can my parents monitor my training progress?
Yes, Orient Flights Aviation Academy will send the performance report of each student to their respective parents regularly.
10. What is DGCA?
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is a statutory authority under the Ministry of Civil Aviation that oversees all issues regarding airworthiness and licensing of personnel in India. It is the authority to issue licenses to pilots and has many other roles to oversee the issues and effective functioning of air transportation in India.
To learn more about DGCA, visit www.dgca.nic.in
11. How is the life of an Airline Pilot?
Pilots have a lucrative career and if travelling is a passion, then this job is for you. Networking with people of varied cultures across the globe, flying with a group of people who love their jobs and the airline biz is an exciting one. The career as a pilot is always different, it’s thrilling, interesting and is extremely rewarding.
12. Does DGCA recognize Orient Flights Aviation Academy?
Orient Flights Aviation Academy is an approved Flight Training Organization by DGCA.
13. Can I complete my DGCA Exams before I start my flying?
Yes, as per the DGCA norms you can complete the DGCA theory exams before you start with flying.
14. What is the eligibility criterion for a foreign student to join for CPL course?
A pass in 12th standard from a recognized Board with Maths and Physics papers as per the norms of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) New Delhi. In addition, the student has to obtain “Security Clearance” from DGCA, which normally takes one to three months.
