How do I become an aviation pilot in the Army?

Recruitment of Pilots in Armed Forces. There are four modes of entry for becoming a pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF) [NDA, CDSE, AFCAT and NCC special entry]. A written test is conducted for NDA/CDSE (by UPSC) and AFCAT (by IAF) entries followed by SSB testing.

Can Ota become pilot?

You are advised to join as Commissioned Officer in Indian Army by appearing for CDS or OTA exam conducted by UPSC. During training before getting the commission, a cadet can opt for Aviation Corp to become Pilot in Indian Army.

How can I become a Pilot through NDA?

To join the NDA as a Pilot, you will have to appear and qualify in the NDA entrance examination. You will also have to mention Air Force as your preference in the application form. If you get in to the NDA, you will be trained for a period of 3 years at the National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla.

How to become Air Force Pilot in india?

You can join the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy after finishing your BA/BSc/BCom/BE course. Graduates from any discipline can join the Flying branch of the Air Force through any of the three routes: Combined Defence Services Exam, Air Force Common Admission Test and NCC Special Entry.

Can an army officer be a pilot?

Volunteers from serving Executive branch officers (upto 25 years of age) are selected for pilot training biannually and are granted a Permanent Commission.

Can I join the Army as a pilot?

As an aspiring U.S. Army pilot, you can finish your education and become a commissioned officer, or you can enlist in the U.S. Army and meet the qualifications to become a warrant officer. If you enlist, you need to be younger than 35 and have a high school diploma.

Is NDA exam necessary for pilot?

The pilot entrance exam after 12th in India is the NDA Exam. Qualifying for the NDA exam, you can join the flying branch of IAF.

How can I become an Indian Army pilot?

Candidates can apply through Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch. The Short Service Commission in Flying branch is for 14 years and there will be no further extension. Candidates with a minimum of 60\% mark each in maths & physics at 10+2 level is required.

Can a non commissioned officer become a pilot in the Army?

Those officers who do not wish to apply or are not accepted for transfer will return to their parent Unit or Corps. Non-Commissioned Officer: Any soldier with the minimum rank of Lance Corporal, recommended and qualified for promotion to Corporal, with at least four years service, may apply for the Army Pilots Course.

Should the Army match its pilot obligation with the Air Force?

Proponents of the new ADSO have suggested that the Army is catching up with the Air Force and the Navy by matching its pilot obligation with theirs. However, Army aviation should not be compared with the other military branches—not least because of the widely varying costs of producing pilots.

What are the requirements to join the Air Force as a pilot?

Future pilots have to enlist prior to passing their 33rd birthday. Height: Future pilots cannot be shorter than 64 inches and cannot be taller than 76 inches. Weight: Weight requirements are the same as general Army requirements where individuals must meet Body Fat standards and be appropriate weight per their height.

How long does it take to become an army pilot?

You must have completed two years of commissioned service and be on the Army Pilots Course by the age of 30. Officers may apply for a transfer into the AAC during their flying tour. Those officers who do not wish to apply or are not accepted for transfer will return to their parent Unit or Corps.