Pilot Training Abroad · Updated 4 October 2026

Pilot Training Abroad for Indian Students

Pilot training abroad in the USA, Spain, Greece, New Zealand, the Philippines or South Africa — done right. We do not just recommend a school. We vet it, enrol you, get your visa, prepare your documentation, and stay with you from take-off to licence conversion.

6
Vetted Countries
18–21
Months · overall planning estimate
200+
Flying Hours
End-To-End
Mentor Support
Why Aerogenesis

Going Abroad Without
A Plan Costs Lakhs.

Choosing a flying school without planning the Indian conversion requirements can leave gaps in medicals, records, examinations or recent experience. Have your route reviewed before committing.

Aerogenesis prevents every one of these problems — because we have seen every one of them.

What We Handle For You

School VettingFleet, instructors, Indian student track record
School ApplicationEnrollment paperwork coordinated end-to-end
Visa DocumentationComplete package prepared and reviewed
DGCA MedicalClass 2 scheduled before you leave India
eGCA SetupFile Number, Computer Number, board verification
Logbook TrainingLocal + DGCA dual format from Day 1
Remote MentorshipProgress check-ins throughout training abroad
Return PlanningRecency protection, Class 1 pre-booking
Where You Train

Six Countries.
Personally Vetted.

We do not partner with every school that approaches us. We work with schools we have personally evaluated — for fleet, completion rates, and Indian student outcomes.

Most Popular
United States
FAA Commercial Pilot Licence
Duration11–12 Months
VisaM-1 Vocational
LocationFlorida
RTR ConversionPart 1 + Part 2
Living CostModerate
Flying training
₹72–75 lakh
Spain + Greece
EASA Commercial Pilot Licence · 2 Countries
Duration14–15 Months
VisaStudent Visa
LocationLeón · Kavala
RTR ConversionPart 1 + Part 2
Living CostModerate
Flying training
₹85 lakh
New Zealand
NZ CAA Commercial Pilot Licence
Duration14–15 Months
VisaStudent Visa
LocationChristchurch · Hamilton
RTR ConversionPart 2 Only
Living CostHigh
Flying training
₹85 lakh

YOUR CPL PATHWAY

Three stages.
One clear plan.

Understand the training, time and investment at every step — from your first ground class to licence conversion in India.

STAGE 1

Ground Training

4 monthsClassroom or online

Four-component package₹1,80,000
Air Regulations
₹40,000
Air NavigationGeneral Navigation, Radio Navigation & Air Instruments
₹60,000
Air Meteorology
₹40,000
RTR Parts 1 & 2
₹40,000
Package total: three theory subjects + RTR₹1,80,000

The ₹1.8 lakh package covers Air Regulations, Air Navigation, Air Meteorology and RTR Parts 1 and 2. Technical General is charged separately at ₹60,000. Aerogenesis does not teach Technical Specific. Available online or at HBR Layout, Bengaluru.

STAGE 2

Flying Training

11–12 months in the USA14–15 months elsewhere

Train with partner flying schools in your chosen country. Flying-training fees are separate from ground training and licence conversion.

USA

₹72–75 lakh11–12 months

New Zealand

₹85 lakh14–15 months

Spain

₹85 lakh14–15 months

Greece

₹85 lakh14–15 months

Philippines

₹62–65 lakh14–15 months

South Africa

₹55–60 lakh14–15 months

Included in your flying-training fee

  • Training fees
  • Training materials
  • Accommodation
  • Food
  • Transport during training
  • Country visa-processing fees
  • Medicals

Air tickets are excluded. Budget for these separately.

STAGE 3

Licence Conversion

1–2 months · flying & documentationIndia

Approximate conversion cost₹3.5–5 lakh

Give us 3 months’ advance notice. This allows your conversion to be planned before you return. The notice is a planning requirement, not an extra three-month conversion phase.

Your final cost and plan depend on your current logbook, the aircraft required, and your flying-hours compliance or shortfall against DGCA requirements.

Type rating is a separate decision.

It is excluded from these fees. Choose the aircraft and timing in line with job vacancies and industry demand.

Fees and timelines are indicative. Confirm your individual plan and the inclusions in a written quotation.

Plan your training

How to read your training timeline

Aerogenesis normally plans 18–21 months for stages 1, 2 and 3 completed sequentially under expert guidance across its advertised countries. Ground training: 4 months. Flying: 11–12 months in the USA; 14–15 months in other advertised countries. Stage 3: approximately 1–2 months for conversion flying and documentation only. Give 3 months’ advance notice for conversion planning; this is not an additional training stage. These are indicative phase durations, not a promise that each student takes every stage’s maximum duration. Confirm your individual overall schedule before enrolment. DGCA assessment and licence issuance have separate, regulator-controlled timing.

The Process

How Aerogenesis
Sends You Abroad.

1
Week 1
Career Assessment + School Shortlist.
We evaluate your budget, timeline, and goals. We shortlist 2–3 schools across USA, Spain, Greece, New Zealand, the Philippines or South Africa with verified completion data and Indian student outcomes.
2
Weeks 2 – 4
School Application + Enrollment.
We handle the complete application — forms, transcripts, fee structure confirmation, and enrollment paperwork. You pick the school. We do the admin.
Runs Parallel With Medical + eGCA
3
Parallel Track
DGCA Medical + eGCA + Visa.
Class 2 Medical scheduled with approved examiner. eGCA registration and Computer Number obtained. Complete visa documentation package prepared, reviewed, and submitted.
Class 2 MedicalFile Number + Computer NumberVisa PackageMust Complete Before Departure
4
Before Departure
Pre-Departure Briefing.
Dual logbook training (FAA/EASA + DGCA format). What to expect in each phase — PPL, IR, CPL, Multi-Engine. Exact documentation to bring back for conversion. Accommodation and local orientation guidance.
5
USA 11–12 months · other countries 14–15 months
Flying Training + Remote Mentorship.
You train at the school. We stay in contact — regular progress check-ins, logbook compliance verification, issue troubleshooting with the school, and return timeline planning to protect your 15-hour PIC recency window.
PPL → IR → CPL → Multi-Engine200+ Hours LoggedMentor Check-Ins Throughout
6
Return To India
Licence Conversion Support.
Class 1 Medical pre-booked before your return. Conversion flying coordinated at a DGCA-approved FTO. Skill tests scheduled. Complete CPL application compiled and submitted on eGCA.
Class 1 Medical (AFCME / IAM)Flying based on logbook assessmentSkill Tests + eGCA Submission
7
Post-CPL
Type Rating + Airline Preparation.
Advisory on type rating (A320, B737, ATR 72) — provider selection, costs, and timing. Structured preparation for airline hiring — aptitude, simulator, psychometric, and panel interviews.
IndiGo · Air India · Akasa AirCadet Programme Guidance
School Selection

How We Vet
Every School.

01

Regulatory Approval

FAA Part 141, EASA ATO, or NZ CAA Part 141. Unapproved school hours do not count towards your licence.

02

Fleet Size + Condition

Modern glass cockpits. Multiple single and multi-engine aircraft. We check maintenance records and uptime data.

03

Actual Completion Data

How many students completed in the last 12 months and how long did they take. Not marketing claims — verified numbers.

04

Indian Student Track Record

Schools that regularly train Indian students understand DGCA logbook requirements and dual-logbook documentation.

05

Instructor Quality

Certified instructors with airline or military experience. Student-to-instructor ratio that allows personalised attention.

06

Cost Transparency

No hidden fees. We verify the complete fee structure — training, simulator, multi-engine, exams, and accommodation.

Programme Scope

What's Included.
What's Not.

Aerogenesis Handles

Career assessment and eligibility verification
Flying school vetting, shortlisting, and enrollment
Complete visa documentation and application support
DGCA Class 2 Medical scheduling and guidance
eGCA registration — File Number, Computer Number
NIOS coordination if Physics/Maths needed
Pre-departure briefing and dual logbook training
Remote mentorship during flying training abroad
DGCA logbook compliance verification
Class 1 Medical pre-booking and guidance
Conversion flying coordination at DGCA FTO
eGCA CPL application submission and tracking
Type rating advisory and airline interview preparation

Flying-Training Fee Coverage

Included: training fees and training materials
Included: accommodation and food
Included: transport during training
Included: visa-processing fees for the respective country
Included: medicals
Excluded: air tickets
Separate stage: ground training
Separate stage: licence conversion; type rating excluded

We provide a transparent, line-by-line cost breakdown during your initial counselling — covering every item across the full programme. No hidden charges.

DGCA Requirements

200+ Hours.
Every Type Logged.

Regardless of where you train, DGCA requires these minimums for CPL conversion. Your logbook must record every hour by category.

Pilot-In-Command (PIC)100 Hrs Min
PIC Cross-Country20 Hrs Min
Total Flying Time200 Hrs Min
Night Flying (PIC)5 Hrs Min
Instrument Time40 Hrs Min

Ready To
Go Abroad?

Tell us your budget, timeline, and preferred country. We will give you a complete plan — school, cost breakdown, visa timeline, and DGCA preparation schedule.

This requests a callback, not a confirmed appointment. Prefer to call? +91 97418 96082. Our AI assistant may follow up on WhatsApp to answer questions and request counselling. Appointments require mentor approval and your confirmation. Reply STOP to stop automated messages.

Thank you.

We've received your details. A mentor will reach out within 24 hours to discuss your flight training pathway abroad.

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