Salary of a Pilot in India

The salary of a Pilot in India varies from the early career stage to the late-career stage. The average salary of a pilot in India with a work experience of 0-5 years, ranges between 7 lakh to 16 lakh per annum. Whereas this number goes up to 97 lakhs and above with a higher number of work experience.

Average Salary of an Indian Airline Pilot

There are multiple Indian airline companies that are operating domestically and internationally. The appointment of pilots is done separately for both segments and so there is a difference between the salary of pilots flying domestic and international flights. The table given below highlights the salary of pilots

Airline	Minimum Salary	Maximum Salary
Air India	15 Lacs	Up to 1cr
Indigo	11 Lacs	97 Lacs
Spice Jet	8 Lacs	75 Lacs
GoAir	7.9 Lacs	67 Lacs
Vistara	7 Lacs	87 Lacs

A pilot with 250 hours of flying experience in India can work as a commercial pilot. The salary of commercial pilots is tremendous in India. It also depends on the certification, the logged flying hours, and the industry they have been hired. Pilots are deployed by private operators, enlisted in the military forces or can pursue a lucrative career as a Commercial Pilot.

Salary in Different Locations in India

Pilots working around Maharashtra generally receive 23% higher pay in India, while employees working around Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Chennai receive lesser pay.

Salary in Foreign Countries

In some countries, the salary is 3x or 4x more than in India. Important eligibility is that the Pilot should have 750 hours of flying experience. The initial salary of a private jet pilot is similar to a commercial pilot, but after gaining experience, they are then paid INR 50 lakh per annum.

Top Recruiters for Pilots

Many companies and organizations hire pilots from the commercial to the civil aviation sector. The Pilot's scope and opportunities are higher, including the growth, allowance, and perks.

Below are some of the best recruiters for Pilots.

• Indian Navy
• Air Asia
• Air India
• Indian Armed Forces
• Spice Jet
• Department of Civil Aviation
• Indigo
• Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Private Ltd.

Below are the other employment opportunities available for the Pilots.

• Transportation and Logistics Companies
• Indian Navy
• Indian Armed Forces
• Arline Industries
• Indian Air Force

What Pilots Do?

Pilots should comply with the Federal Aviation Administration's rules and regulations, and they must maintain detailed flight-related records, comprising engine sustenance, passenger data, etc. Pilots should ensure that reasonable and appropriate manuals and devices are on board. They must interact with all colleagues professionally and respectfully.

The duties of a pilot are as follows,

• They must follow the required training lessons and conferences.
• Pilots are accountable for the safety of all staff and passengers on board during the flight.
• Most of the time, the Pilot is carefully checking confounded computer-controlled programmed nautical and transmissions systems.
• The Pilot may be responsible for ferrying commercial commodities, civilians, personal goods, or other cargo types.
• Before leaving, they study the weather situation, check aircraft are safe and trustworthy, be certain that fuel & cargo are safely loaded, and verify flight schemes and nautical routes.
• Pilots keep in touch with air traffic control and are prepared to deal with startling weather changes and other different conditions.
• Pilots should ensure that all flight operations are conducted efficiently. Pilots should be involved in in-flight safety investigations.
• Commercial airline pilots spend around 75 hours each month and 150 hours on non-flight duties. Commercial pilots generally fly between 30-90 hours per month.
• Pilots have uneven schedules that implicate working several days in a row and then having various days off.

Eligibility and Requirements to Become a Pilot

Candidates should have qualified for 12th or an equivalent course from a recognized board. They should have secured at least 50% marks in the 12th standard or equivalent.

The eligibility and requirements criteria to become a pilot are as follows:

• The candidate should have qualified 12th with science and mathematics, i.e., Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• The minimum age limit required is 17 years.
• A candidate should qualify for the national level IGRUA entrance exam conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
• If one wants to join the airforce, they have to qualify for the NDA Exam, AFCAT, and CDS Exam.
• After qualifying for the above exams, undergo a medical and physical test.
• To get direct admission to the institute to receive the formal training, one has to qualify for the entrance exam and undergo a medical test.

Skills Required in a Pilot

The commercial pilots in India receive various healthy benefits, excluding the salary. So benefits include receiving life, health, vision, and dental insurance.

The following skills are required in a pilot,

1. Problem-solving skills
2. Communication skills
3. Decision-making skills
4. Strategic planning
5. Excellent IQ
6. Physical and mental fitness
7. Interpersonal skills
8. Commercial skills
9. Leadership
10. Safety compliance
11. Work under pressure