This field offers many job opportunities for the pilots. Those seeking to make career in this profession can work for our Indian navy or helping India during world war. The starting salary as an Indian air force pilot is Rs 20,000. This profession is more about preparing yourself for the good or worse situations. The Indian air force pilot is also responsible for helping people during disasters. The Indian air force pilots are given very special place in the Indian air-force. They are said to represent India in the international air force ceremonies. They have to manage things in worst situations.
To become a commercial 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. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and a Btech will also do.
Indian Air force conducts its own entrance tests and exams that is the AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISION TEST(AFCAT). They will have to qualify for the tests and meet the eligibility criteria. After qualifying the written examination, they are required to appear for the Physical fitness training and various other trainings. They are taught to fly a plane.
The work of an Indian air force pilot is very dangerous as compared to that of commercial pilot as you are trained to save your country with the foreign attack. A military pilot has to work like a military man, consistent with time. He is responsible for carrying the military weapons, following orders and is responsible for performing various other tasks and duties.
New comers are paid Rs 20,000 as their starting salary. This goes on increase with the increase in experience and position.