It is a versatile pilot training program with available funding that allows one to acquire all the necessary qualifications to become eligible to join an airline as a First Officer in around two years. Indians with no previous aviation experience but aiming to build a pilot career in India are welcome to apply.
Your manager will contact you to arrange a phone or in-person consultation.
Entry Exam
The selection involves an evaluation of personal traits and competencies, cognitive abilities and skills (including a check of mathematics and physics knowledge), and English language skills.
During the interview with a selection specialist, a candidate’s motivation and general readiness to start pilot studies and pursue an aviation are evaluated.
Price: 500 USD
Securing financial support
Financing of up to 100% of the course cost is available through several banks and NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies).
These loans are processed by the listed financial institutions based on the offer letter or LOI (Letter of Intent) issued by BAA Training, which you can obtain upon passing the entry exam.
The loans are subject to the terms and conditions of the respective financial institutions and their due diligence.
The financial institutions providing funding support include:
Contract signing
Once you have secured the financing, you will be ready to sign the contract and commence training as soon as possible.
AND HERE YOUR STUDENT PILOT JOURNEY BEGINS!
Below, please find detailed information about the training phases and their respective locations.
EASA CPL with ME and IR
Theory and 200 hours of flight training on actual aircraft.
Duration: 18 months
Location: LITHUANIA or SPAIN
PPL course
CAA exams
HOURS 160/46
The Private Pilot License is a modular student's first stage of flight training. It lays the essential foundations of flying and navigational skills. It starts with a theory, followed by CAA exams and flight training on single-engine piston aircraft.
TIME BUILDING
HOURS 80
It is the time for building hours. A student flies with an instructor for the first 5 hours only before starting to do solo flights.
NVFR course
HOURS 3/8
This course teaches to learn to fly safely and efficiently under visual flight rules at night.
ATPL theory
CAA exams
HOURS 670
Study theory at BAA Training in Vilnius, Lithuania, or Lleida-Alguaire, Spain, before taking 13 ATPL exams at the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority).
SE IR/PBN flight training
HOURS 69
Instrument Rating (IR) is a type of rating that will train a pilot to fly while relying solely on the in-cockpit instrumentation. The training is composed of 9 hours of theory, 40 hours of training on the aircraft, and 20 hours on the FNPT device.
MEP rating
HOURS 20
This rating is achieved by completing multi-engine training that teaches the multi-engine plane aerodynamics and other specifics of flying such aircraft. The training is composed of 8 hours of theory, 9 hours of training on the aircraft, and 3 hours on the FNPT device.
CPL course
HOURS 17
It includes flight training on single-engine piston (SEP) and multi-engine piston (MEP) aircraft.
AUPRT flight training
HOURS 7/3
This course helps to understand how to cope with the physiological and psychological aspects of dynamic upsets in airplanes and develop the necessary competence and resilience. The course is performed on an acrobatic aircraft.
MCC
HOURS 25/20
Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) course is competency-based training preparing to operate in a multi-pilot environment. The flight part of the course is performed on an FTD device. We have additionally integrated Virtual Reality technology to this stage to enhance the training quality.
DGCA THEORY with FRTOL
DGCA-approved theoretical knowledge qualification for CPL through ground school training and examination.
Duration: 3 months
Location: INDIA
DGCA THEORY
3 Exams
MONTHS up to 3
DGCA-approved ground school training and examination for the CPL theoretical knowledge qualification (completion of 3 exams in the mandatory subjects: Meteorology, Navigation, and Regulation) are needed.
FRTOL training
HOURS 80
The Flight Radiotelephony Operator's Licence (FRTOL) course can be taken in-class or online. Passing the national exam is a requirement to advance in an aviation career within DGCA.
EASA license conversion to Indian CPL (FCL)
At least 9 hours of flying the aircraft and BAA Training's support for the DGCA license application.
Duration: 1 month
Location: INDIA
SEP and MEP flight training
HOURS 9
A foreign license conversion course with at least 7 hours on SEP and 2 hours on MEP. The course includes Admission & Registration, 9 hours of flying aircraft, Night Flying, RNFC, Outstation landing, Airport & Parking fees, and Examination fees.
BAA Training will also support the student's application for the DGCA license issue, including document preparation, application completion, and clearing any shortfalls.
DGCA A320 or B737 Type Rating
Choose between an A320 or a B737 Type Rating based on your preference at one of the BAA Training simulator facilities in Europe or Asia.
Duration: 2 months
Location: Lithuania, Spain, France or Vietnam
TYPE RATING theory (incl. CPT)
4 tests & Final exam
HOURS 106 - 131
DAYS 30
The ground school training consists of computer-based training (CBT), instructor-led theory and CPT/APT sessions. It also integrates Virtual reality (VR) technology that allows pilots to train more often due to the portability of VR goggles. Locations: Vilnius, Lithuania, or Barcelona, Spain.
FULL FLIGHT simulator training
Type Rating skill tests
HOURS 44
DAYS 15
The flight training on a Boeing or Airbus full flight simulator is based on the DGCA program and follows the CBTA requirements. As part of the training, two skill tests (for day and night) have to be completed.
Highly-competent instructors working as Captains at airlines, Type Rating Instructors or Examiners
Excellent flight safety record over almost 20 years of operation
Proven history of cadet programs with reputable airlines (Avion Express, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, etc.)
ENTRY requirements
Age
At least 18 years old
Education
A pass in Class 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics from a recognized Board/University
Certificates
Indian DGCA and EASA Class 1 Medical Certificates
Personal competence and aptitude
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) Basic Disclosure Certificate
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