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Airline Pilot
Operates and navigates aircraft to transport passengers and cargo safely.
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NSQF Level 6
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At a glance
Salary range in India
₹2.3L – ₹5.5L/year
Market demand
growing
Low
Very High
Minimum qualification
Certificate
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote
Your pathway into Airline Pilot
1
Step 1
CPL training at flying school
Skills you'll need
attention to detail
Core skill
communication
Core skill
discipline
Core skill
situational awareness
Core skill
teamwork
Core skill
navigation
Core skill
instrument reading
Core skill
Salary breakdown in India
Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹2.3L – ₹5.5L/year
Lead / Head
Upper Range
What does a Airline Pilot actually do?
Operates and navigates aircraft to transport passengers and cargo safely.