Keyword

Corporate Pilot

Transport Pilot 

Aeroplane Pilot General

Aeroplane Captain

Aeroplane First Officer

Aeroplane Co-Pilot

Minimum ? Graduate with Airline Transport Pilot?s license

Class-I Medical Fitness Certificate

Passed psychological and aptitude tests

Minimum 250 hours of flight experience

(These are basic flying hours and subject to change depending on the airline)

 

The tasks a Pilot, General is expected to perform include:

Flying aircraft to transport passengers mail or freight or for other commercial purposes

Reviewing flight paper to ascertain factors such as load weight, fuel supply, weather conditions, flight route, schedule, etc.

Ordering changes in fuel supply, load, route or schedule to ensure safety of flight

Reading gages to verify that oil, hydraulic fluid, fuel quantities and cabin pressure are at prescribed level prior to starting engines

Starting engines and taxies aeroplane to runway

Setting brakes and accelerating engines to verify operational readiness of components, such as super charges, carburettor-heaters and controls

Contacting control tower by radio to obtain take-off clearance and instructions

Releasing brakes and moving throttles and hand and foot controls to take-off and control aeroplane in flight

Directing aeroplane to destination adhering to flight plan and regulations and procedures 

Recording information, such as time in flight, altitude flown and fuel consumed     

Instructing students or pilots in the operation of aircraft

Knowledge of flying aircrafts of all sizes, transporting passengers and cargo across the state and around the world

Proficient in examining the airplane?s control equipment 

Well-versed in determining the weather and flight conditions

Knowledge of checking the landing gear and requesting clearance to land from the air traffic controllers

Well-versed with subjects such as Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation and Air Technical

Proficient in preparing flight report

Knowledge of navigation techniques and flying instruments

Well-versed with the principles of safe flight

Accident free record for last years

Alert

Ability to make quick decisions

Good moral character

Physically fit

Good vision

Mentally alert

Good hearing ability

Intelligent

Calm composure

Team player

It is a desk job but one needs to be on their toes

Needs to handle a team

Travelling is a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Working hours include around 70 hours for 16 days a month. This may vary from airline to airline

Shift system is available

 

 Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
Maybe

The job is considered to be mildly hazardous or dangerous 

Health hazards include working at odd hours, stress, working under constant pressure, risk of accidents, etc.

Occupational hazards include overexertion, jet lag, sleep deprivation, injury, etc.

For freshers - INR 40,000 to INR 45,000 per month

For candidates with 3-4 years of experience or more - INR 80,000 to INR 1,00,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

 

Current and Future Trends of the Aviation Sector in India

 

The aviation sector today supports 56.6 million jobs and produces over US$ 2.2 trillion of the global gross domestic product (GDP). The Government plans to invest US$ 12.1 billion in the airport sector during the 12th Five-Year Plan period (of this US$ 9.3 billion is expected to come from India?s private sector) towards construction of new, low-cost airports and development of existing ones.

 

According to Ajit Singh, Minister for Civil Aviation, Government of India, India would be the third largest aviation market by 2020. The foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in air transport (including air freight) during April 2000 to March 2014 stood at US$ 495.24 million, according to data with Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).

 

The Indian civil aviation industry is among the top 10 globally with a size of around US$ 16 billion, according to a recent KPMG report. The aviation industry presently supports about 0.5 per cent of the India?s GDP. This sector caters to about 150 million passengers daily, with the potential to grow further. By 2020, traffic at airports in India is anticipated to reach 450 million. Indian carriers plan to double their fleet to around 800 aircrafts.

 

The growth in Indian aviation has created significant employment opportunities. With passengers and aircraft fleet likely to double by 2020, the need to strengthen the human resource development infrastructure is immediate. As per KPMG estimates, the total manpower requirement of airlines is estimated to rise from 62,000 in FY-2011 to 117,000 by FY-2017. It is estimated that the sector, overall, will need about 350,000 new employees to facilitate growth in the next decade.

Airlines across India

Airlines across India