A First Officer (also called co pilot) is a trained commercial pilot who works alongside the Captain to fly the aircraft and make sure flights are safe. As a First Officer you sit in the cockpit with the Captain and share major responsibilities from take off and landing to navigation communication with air traffic control safety checks and monitoring aircraft systems.
Choosing to become a First Officer gives a student a strong start in aviation. After gaining a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and type rating First Officer is usually the first job in an airline. This role helps you build crucial flight hours develop technical and soft skills (communication decision making situational awareness) and get real experience under supervision a foundation for future promotions.
Even as a fresh First Officer in India one can earn approximately INR1.5-3.0 lakh per month depending on airline and aircraft type. With experience and more flight hours salary and opportunities increase and eventually you can progress to Senior First Officer and then Captain. This career path gives both financial stability and long term growth.
If you love flying working with machines traveling navigation and responsibility being a First Officer offers a real opportunity to fulfil that dream. You learn to handle critical situations ensure passengers' safety and become part of a global profession. Also this role provides exposure to different routes airlines possibly international flights a big advantage for those who dream of global travel.