Commercial Pilot License
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Commercial Pilot License
The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) program at Ganav Academy is designed for aspiring aviators who dream of building a professional career in aviation. A CPL allows you to work as a pilot for airlines, charter companies, or corporate organizations, making it your ticket to a future in the skies.
At Ganav Academy, we provide a comprehensive CPL training program that combines theoretical knowledge, flight simulation, and hands-on flying experience under expert guidance — ensuring every student develops the confidence and competence required to excel as a professional pilot.
Why choose Ganav Aviation Academy for CPL?
- Structured syllabus mapped to DGCA CAR & exam windows.
- Mentored ground school with exam-focused prep and mock tests.
- End-to-end guidance: eGCA workflows, medicals, ELP & RTR(A) scheduling support.
- Career grooming: SOPs, CRM, interview prep; no false promises and transparent outcomes.
- Well experienced Instructors
- Supportive student community
- Friendly environment to learn and grow
- CORE PILLARS OF CPL
- ELIGIBILITY TO ENROLL
- MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
- EXAMS
- Ground exams (DGCA)
- Flying experience (200 hours)
- Medical fitness (Class 1)
- English proficiency (ICAO Level 4+).
- Plus: WPC RTR(A) Certificate of Proficiency for operating aircraft radios in India.
- Minimum age to enroll: 17 years at start of program.
- DGCA requirement: CPL can be ISSUED at 18 years of age.
- Education: 10+2 (Class 12) with Physics & Mathematics preferred
- Students without physics and mathematics may clear it through NIOS
- Valid ID & documents: Aadhaar/Passport, 10th & 12th marksheets, PAN, photographs
- Class 2 Medical (initial): Start of training/SPL - conducted by DGCA empaneled Class 2 examiners.
- eGCA PMR creation → Centralized appointment for Class 1 medical at Private/ IAF centers.
- Class 1 Medical: Mandatory for CPL issuance
- Typical checks: Vision (incl. color perception), hearing, ECG, blood tests, chest X-ray, BMI, medical history.
- Renewal: Class 1 validity typically 12 months (6 months above 60 years).
- Core Subjects: Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Air Regulations, Technical General.
- Technical Specific: For the aircraft type you want to fly
- To apply for exams – You need a computer number , applied via pariksha portal
- Passing standards: 70% minimum required
- Every 3 months once general attempt of DGCA exams will be scheduled and every month DGCA On line on demand exams will be conducted
- RTR(A) - Part I: written exam with minimum score of 70%, Part II : Practical
CPL hour requirements
- TOTAL: Minimum 200 hours (Aero planes).
- PIC (Solo): Minimum 100 hours
- Cross-country: Minimum 50 hours
- Instrument time: Minimum 40 hours out of which 20 hours can be done in dgca approved simulators
- Night flying (PIC): Minimum 5 hours with at least10 take offs & landings at night.
- Skill Tests: General Flying Test (GFT) by day & by night + cross country flight test day and night and Instrument rating check (250 nm day cross country check and 120 nm night cross country check)
Admission Process
- Book a counselling session: bring your 10th/12th marksheets & ID for a quick eligibility check.
- Create/verify eGCA profile
- Class 2 medical appointment.
- Enroll in ground classes
- Schedule DGCA exams
- Begin flying with any of our training partners
OUR FOCUS
- Exclusive DGCA Ground School for CPL subjects: Air Regulations, Navigation, Meteorology, Technical General & Specific
- Expert faculty with airline & training experience.
- Mock tests, doubt-clearing, and exam-focused preparation.
- Global training partners (USA, Australia, South Africa, etc.) for flying hours.
- Visa , loan and training assistance throughout
Enquiry forms
Abroad Flying Pathway
- If you train abroad with an ICAO CPL (FAA, EASA, CASA, SACAA, etc.) :
- You only need to pass 3 DGCA exams :
- Air Regulations
- Aviation Meteorology
- Air Navigation
- Additionally: DGCA Class 1 Medical, RTR(A) licence, and Skill Test in India.
Foreign CPL Conversion
- Step 1: Hold a valid ICAO CPL (minimum 200 hours with required breakdown).
- Step 2: Pass 3 DGCA exams (Air Regs, Met, Nav).
- Step 3: Obtain DGCA Class 1 Medical in India.
- Step 4: Pass RTR(A) exam
- Step 5: Appear for conversion flying and DGCA skill test on Indian flying school
- Step 6: Apply through eGCA → DGCA issues Indian CPL.