You can start your commercial pilot lessons right after completing your 12th grade with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Many students begin their journey at the age of 17 or 18 as soon as they meet the basic educational and medical requirements. Starting early gives you more time to gain flying hours build experience and prepare for your Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
Before enrolling in commercial pilot lessons you must pass a Class 1 Medical Examination approved by the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation). This ensures that you are physically fit to fly. Once your medical is cleared you can register with a DGCA approved flying school and begin your ground classes and flight training.
Your commercial pilot lessons include both ground theory and flying training. Ground school covers aviation subjects like Air Regulations Navigation Meteorology and Aircraft Technical Knowledge. After that flight training begins where you will complete around 200 flying hours to qualify for the CPL. The full course generally takes 18 to 24 months, depending on weather flying schedule and your dedication.
Starting your commercial pilot lessons early helps you build flying hours faster apply for airlines sooner and open opportunities for international training programs. The aviation industry is growing rapidly and trained pilots are in high demand so beginning now means you'll be ready when the opportunities arrive