Captain Aviation Academy

FAQ - CRAA

Welcome to the FAQ section of Captain Aviation Academy, recognized as the best aviation academy in Mumbai, India. Here you’ll find answers about our programs, training approach, admissions process, and career support.

1) What eligibility criteria are needed to join pilot training?

Ans : To join pilot training in India, candidates must have completed 12th grade with Physics and Maths, meet the minimum age requirement, and pass the DGCA medical and written examinations.

Ans: CPL training prepares you to become a commercial pilot and includes basic flying, simulator sessions, and DGCA exams, while ATPL training is advanced, focusing on airline operations, multi-crew coordination, and preparing pilots to become captains.

Ans: DGCA requires candidates to have completed 12th with Physics and Maths, pass the DGCA medical examination, and meet minimum age and flying hour criteria for the CPL license.

Ans: Candidates must clear 8 DGCA written exams, covering subjects like Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation, Technical General, and Radio Telephony, in addition to practical flying assessments.

Ans: To qualify for an ATPL in India, pilots must complete a minimum of 1,500 total flying hours, including specific requirements for cross-country, night, and instrument flying, as mandated by the DGCA.

Ans: Yes, type rating is required after a CPL if you want to fly specific aircraft commercially. It provides advanced training on a particular aircraft type and is essential for airline operations and job eligibility.

Ans: Generally, you cannot secure a commercial airline job without type rating, as airlines require pilots to be trained and certified on the specific aircraft they will operate.

Ans: To prepare for airline pilot interviews, focus on airline preparation programs, practice simulator assessments, revise DGCA knowledge, improve communication and situational judgment skills, and participate in mock interviews offered by aviation academies.

Ans: After completing a commercial pilot course in India and gaining sufficient flying experience, it typically takes 5–10 years of airline service and flying hours to be promoted to captain.

Ans: Captain Aviation Academy is a DGCA approved aviation academy in Mumbai that offers certified pilot training in Mumbai, ensuring all courses meet regulatory standards and prepare students for commercial pilot careers.

Ans: To join pilot training in India, candidates must have completed 12th grade with Physics and Mathematics, as these subjects are mandatory for eligibility in commercial pilot courses.

Ans: For a commercial pilot course in India, candidates must complete a minimum of 200 flying hours, including solo, cross-country, and night flying, as per DGCA regulations.

Ans: Top cities for commercial pilot training in India include Mumbai, Pune, Lucknow, Nagpur, Surat, Kanpur, and Rajkot, all offering DGCA-approved academies and structured pilot training programs.

Ans: We offers the “Sapno Ki Udaan” scholarship, which helps reduce pilot training fees and makes it easier for eligible students to pursue a commercial pilot course in India.