What is Clearway Aviation Academy?

Clearway Aviation Academy is an educational institute

How much support will I receive from Clearway Aviation Academy?

Clearway Aviation Academy assists you in your studies by providing books, course material, and assignments and assesses your assignment report. Clearway Aviation Academy provides a Student Login Facility on our website which enables you to interact with Clearway Aviation Academy for any issues and to access e-content.

As there any other charges that I will need to pay?

No, there will be no need to pay any charges. Your total course fees include all charges like- study material, registration fees & examination fees. Fast Track course charges, Re-examination, and lost document charges are separate.

PROCESS TO BECOME A PILOT

ELIGIBILITY

Step 1

Candidate must be a 12th passed with subjects English, math, and physics if not pursued the same subjects through NIOS ( National Institute of Open Schooling). They can also pursue the same as a private candidate through the state board.

You can start early but the candidate’s age should be a minimum of 18 years to get your CPL.

You can start early but the candidate’s age should be a minimum of 18 years to get your CPL.
There are no specific height and weight requirements for becoming a commercial pilot in India. You should be able to reach the full deflection of the rudder pedals without trouble. Airlines do have a few minima and Maxima depending on the aircraft type they fly with. Make sure you have your BMI within limits so that you don't have to undergo any extra tests during your medicals. I'm sure 155 centimeters of height is enough given your legs are longer than your body.

What Medical Fitness Required To Being A Pilot?

Step 2

There are two medicals done CLASS 2 and CLASS 1.

You do not require a muscled body to become a pilot but however you should be fit from head to toe. So for this Directorate General of Civil Aviation has appointed doctors all around India.

First……!

CLASS 2 medical is done. You can directly contact an approved class 2 doctor, list of them is available on dgca.gov.in. After you are done with medical you will receive a PMR no. which is also known as file no. for your future reference. After getting that PMR number you can apply for CLASS 1 medical to DGCA.

CLASS 1 medical is mainly done at the Air Force medical centers but there are few civil hospitals available also.

WHAT AFTER MEDICAL?

Step 3

Pass 5 DGCA Exams

DGCA is the governing body of Civil Aviation in India that issues CPL. DGCA conducts these pilot exams, also known as DGCA CPL Exams. The total number of DGCA Exams you need to clear to become a pilot in India is a total of 5 DGCA Exams. This is the 1st phase where your Pilot Training begins and the preparation for the DGCA Subjects takes almost 3-6 months.

Air Navigation
Air Meteorology
Air Regulation
Technical General
Technical Specific

RTR (A) Exam

The RTR (A), or Radio Telephony Restricted (Aeronautical) exam, is conducted by the Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) Wing of the Ministry of Communications in India. It is a crucial certification for pilots, air traffic controllers, and other aviation professionals in India who need to operate radio communication equipment. The exam ensures that candidates have the necessary knowledge and skills to communicate effectively with air traffic control and other aircraft while adhering to the prescribed radio communication procedures and regulations.

The RTR (A) exam consists of two parts:

Part 1 : Written Test with Practical Communication Simulation

Format : In this part of the exam, the candidate is required to act as a pilot and respond to situation-based questions.

Procedure :-

Written Responses : The candidate writes their responses to various simulated flight situations on an answer sheet.
Transmission : Simultaneously, the candidate verbally transmits these responses to the WPC examiner, who acts as the Air Traffic Controller (ATC).
Interaction : The WPC examiner, acting as the ATC, provides a response based on the candidate's communication.
Readback : The candidate must then acknowledge the ATC's response by performing a readback. This involves verbally repeating back the instructions or information given by the examiner and also writing it down in their answer sheet.
Assessment : The candidate is evaluated on their ability to follow proper radiotelephony procedures, accurately convey and interpret information, and effectively communicate in a simulated environment.

Part 2 : Oral Exam

This part is conducted by examiners from both the WPC and DGCA.
The oral exam tests the candidate’s ability to handle communication equipment and manage various communication scenarios, including emergencies.
Candidates are assessed on their understanding of radiotelephony regulations, standard procedures, and their ability to maintain clear and precise communication.

Step 4

The final step is to complete 200 hours of flying done in a DGCA-approved Flying school. Flying training can be done in 2 ways. You can do flying training from India, in that case, you have to pass 5 DGCA Exams and RTR(A) exam as mentioned above, and the time taken will be around 1-2 years. You can do flying training from abroad, in that case, you have to pass only 3 DGCA Exams and RTR(A). Every country has its different requirements for the issuance of a CPL. Foreign CPL requirements must meet the India DGCA requirements. On returning to India, the candidate has to convert the foreign CPL to DGCA CPL. The conversion process involves passing theoretical exams by DGCA namely, if not cleared before joining the foreign school.

Composite Exam which consists of ( Navigation & Meteorology), or the candidate can appear separately for each subject.
Air Regulations.
RTR if not obtained from a commonwealth country.

After clearing these exams the candidate needs to do some skill tests approx. 8-10 hrs in an Indian flying school within 6 months else the candidate has to undergo flight training in India for 24-26 hours. On completion of the above conversion requirement, DGCA issues an Indian CPL to the student. Once the candidate is issued an Indian CPL, he/she can apply for a job at an airline or company or proceed with type rating on specific aircraft like A320, B737, ATR-72 etc.