Aviation

Airline Pilot

Operates and navigates aircraft to transport passengers and cargo safely.

ScienceNSQF Level 6
At a glance
Salary range in India
₹2.3L – ₹5.5L/year
Market demand
growing
LowVery 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.