This field offers many job opportunities for the students as well as pilots. This is mainly concerned with the jobs in the airlines, air force pilot training and as helicopter pilots. It provides chances of roaming and traveling all around the world and country. The starting salary as a commercial pilot is Rs 35,000. This profession is more about preparing yourself for the good or worse situations. There are many levels in pursuing this subject. First is the Student Pilot License, where the student is allowed to learn. Next level is the Private Pilot License, which allows him to carry an aircraft while training, the next level is the Helicopter Pilot License (HPL), which allows him to carry an aircraft with passengers.
To become a helicopter pilot the eligibility criteria is 10+2 with an equivalent 50% marks in Physics and Maths stream. The age criteria or the age limitation is 16 years for the training. The eye vision should be 6/6 and should be physically very fit.
Joining good training institutes after 10+2 and doing certified courses will be very helpful. There are various institutes that provide training as well as degree courses to become helicopter pilots.
The main task of a helicopter pilot is assuring safety of flying passengers to and from national or international destinations . The helicopter pilot is the only person who has to deal patiently with meeting and dealing with the higher responsibilities. They have to present themselves in very professional manner. They will be responsible to work in the areas of aviation, imparting training and as an educational professional.
The starting salary as a helicopter pilot is Rs 35,000. It goes on increasing with the increase in post and position. Thus, this is said to be the most challenging profession in India.