- Pilot training is a significant financial investment. Applicants should ensure they have access to the required tuition and living expense before applying.
- This program does not provide scholarships or education funding.
- (All costs in Australian Dollars): $95,000 for CPL + additional costs of approximately $7000 + living expenses + travel expenses + visa application fee + medical insurance
Commercial Pilot Training in Australia for Indian Students
Start your airline career with ANAC’s Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence) program at Moorabbin Airport, Melbourne.
Step 1
Check Eligibility
Find out if you meet the requirements.
Step 2
Talk to Adminssions
Get guidance on visas, DGCA, and training.
Step 3
Apply Online
Submit your enquiry to start the process.
Check Your Eligibility
Speak with our admissions team about eligibility, visa requirements, and the CPL pathway.
Why Choose ANAC for Pilot Training
Course Overview
Feature
Details
Qualification
Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot License)
Duration
68 Weeks
Flight Training Location
Moorabbin Airport, Melbourne
Target Students
Indian students pursuing a CPL
DGCA Pathway
Available
Visa Support
Student visa guidance available
Important for Applicants
Student Success / Testimonials
The Australian CASA license is of high standard and well received worldwide. I am very pleased with my decision to train in Australia with ANAC.
Easy pathway for DGCA conversion
ANAC’s program is designed to support Indian students who plan to convert their Australian CPL to meet DGCA requirements for flying in India.
Our Admissions team can explain the DGCA conversion process, required flying hours, and the pathway from training in Australia to commercial flying opportunities in India
FAQ
Yes eligible Indian students can do their pilot training in Australia. As long as you meet the age, education, english, financial and genuine students requirements, you are welcome to apply
Our course meets ALL Indian DGCA requirements for licence conversion EXCEPT that the Indian DGCA needs 100 hours solo (also known as “Pilot in Command” or “ PIC”) flying time in order to be issued a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) whereas our course follows local and international rules as specified by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) which for the CPL specifies a minimum 70 hours solo time
Therefore included in our standard course are 70 hours SOLO/PIC (plus 4.5 hours of flight testing that can be logged as PIC/Solo) which is 25.5 hours LESS than DGCA requirement of 100 hours.
The solution is simple but there is an additional cost.
To meet DGCA requirements you would need to purchase and fly another 25.5 hours solo in the Piper Warrior at about $380 Australian dollars per hour
You will need to have your log book and licence verified, undertake a DGCA aviation medical, pass a conversion exam and flight check by the DGCA
Everyone has different spending habits however we recommend a budget of about $600 Australian dollars per week to cover accommodation, food, transport and other expenses
To be issued your CASA CPL you need to pass a CASA Class 1 aviation medical. Ask us for further details about arranging this medical at home as there are several CASA approved doctors in India, including Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Bangalore
The rule regarding working on a Student Visa is that you are allowed to work up to 48 hours in any 2 week period
So, for example you could work 24 hours/week or you could work 20 hours one week and 28 hours the next etc etc
You can expect to earn AUD$25-$35 per hour so if you worked 24 hours/week you could expect to earn AUD$600-$840/week. This should be sufficient to cover all or most of your living costs.
Remember:
- Working is NOT a way to pay course fees
- To get a Student Visa you will need to demonstrate to the Australian Government that you have finance to cover course fees, living expenses and travel expenses to you from Australia.
We are supportive of students’ having a part time job as long as they ensure that their training is priority number one and that they attend the required classes, flight bookings and minimum attendance hours as required by the Student Visa.
To work out the cost in Australian dollars do the following calculation – to work out cost in INR use a conversion website like www.xe.com
Add: Course fees plus additional fees outlined in course fees document (about $7000) plus living expenses of $600 per week (multiply by course duration in weeks) plus student visa application fee ($2500) plus travel expenses to and from India (about $2000)
Ready to Start Your Pilot Career in Australia?
Speak with ANAC’s admissions team to discuss eligibility, visa requirements, course fees, and the CPL pathway for Indian students.