For Students From · Chennai

Pilot Training,
a Short Flight Away.

Bengaluru is a 55-minute flight from Chennai — closer than many students' daily commute in a big city. Here's what makes the trip worth it, and what we can do remotely before you ever need to travel.

At a glance
Ground school locationKalyan Nagar, Bengaluru — months 1–4
Chennai to Bengaluru~55-minute flight
Remote-first stepsCounselling, eligibility check, medical scheduling and paperwork handled before travel
Flying phaseGlobal Pilot Academy (FAA Part 141), Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF), Florida — 7–8 months
Next intakeSeptember 2026 · 10 seats
SL
Gp Capt Saideep Lall (Retd.)
Experimental Test Pilot · Qualified Flying Instructor · ATPL
Founder & CEO, Aerogenesis Aviation Academy
Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru · Next batch September 2026
Honest Framing

We don't have a Chennai campus, and we won't pretend otherwise. What we do have is a training centre a genuinely short flight away, and a process designed so the parts that need to happen in person (ground classes, medicals, the actual flying training abroad) are worth the travel — while everything else, from your first counselling call to document prep, happens over phone and video.

The Commute

Chennai to Bengaluru is roughly 350 km by road (5–6 hours) or a 55-minute flight, with around 14 flights a day between the two cities. For a 4-month ground school phase, most Chennai-based students either relocate to Bengaluru for the duration or commute on a weekly/batch-block schedule — both are common, and we'll help you plan whichever fits your situation.

Why Bengaluru Over a Local Option

The honest answer is mentorship quality, not proximity. Our ground school is taught directly by Gp Capt Saideep Lall (Retd.), an IAF experimental test pilot, and Capt Vidhi Sharma, an active Airbus A320 captain — not junior instructors reading a syllabus. If a coaching class closer to home offers comparable mentor access, that's worth strong consideration too; if it doesn't, the flight is a small cost against four months of your training foundation.

What Happens Before You Travel

A free counselling call to map your exact pathway, eligibility check (including NIOS guidance if you're from a Commerce/Arts background), and a written cost plan — all before you need to set foot in Bengaluru. Most students only travel once ground school actually begins.

The Full Pathway

Same structure regardless of where you start from: DGCA ground school in Bengaluru (~4 months), flying training at our partner FTO in Florida, USA (~7–8 months), and DGCA licence conversion support on your return. See the complete Integrated Pilot Mentorship Program for the full breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to relocate to Bengaluru for the full training? +
Only for the ~4-month ground school phase and any in-person medical/document steps. The flying training phase happens abroad regardless of where you started, and licence conversion afterward is largely process-driven with support from us.
Can I get a DGCA medical done in Chennai instead of Bengaluru? +
Chennai is one of the approved cities for DGCA Class 1 medical examinations, so this step doesn't require Bengaluru specifically. Class 2 medicals are widely available at DGCA-approved centres too.
Is the counselling call free if I'm not local to Bengaluru? +
Yes — the initial counselling call and cost plan are free regardless of where you're based, and happen over phone or video before any travel is needed.

Start With
a Call, Not a Flight

Tell us where you are. We'll map your pathway and tell you honestly when travel to Bengaluru actually becomes necessary.