r/indianpilots

DGCA CPL holder here, currently in the middle of airline selection processes.

I’ve got some waiting time ahead of me, and rather than sit idle, I’d like to stay connected to aviation, keep my knowledge fresh, and help a few aspiring pilots along the way. I’m not looking to commercialize this or build a big coaching business—just keep myself occupied while doing something I genuinely enjoy.

With coaching costs getting out of hand, I’m considering taking on a few students for online classes in Navigation, Meteorology, and Air Regulations. Flexible timings, one-on-one attention, and reasonable fees.
I’ve previously taught students who cleared on their first attempt. I’d also be more than happy to answer questions about flight schools, training pathways, and the overall pilot journey for those just getting started.

If you’re interested, feel free to DM.
(Just a girl who’s a pilot and don’t wanna sit idle so happy to help aspiring pilots )

So, cuet results just came and it was well, not best but not worst either. In my free time, i realized how much rat race thing has got into my mind even though my childhood dream was being a Pilot. I thought to give AFCAT (still do) but i also want a CPL or atleast try for commercial pilot.

If i get ENG(HONS) or any other SCIENCE HONS. (pcm background) is it really okay and could i manage it with DGCA exam preparation? AND ground classes? Or should i wait?

i already took a drop year and don't wanna waste time.

should i gamble and take the BIG risk?

I am 21 years old and have spent the last three years I

preparing for NEET, but despite my efforts, I could not clear the exam. I did want to become a doctor, but originally my childhood dream was to become a commercial pilot. I shifted my focus to medicine because aviation seemed too expensive and there was no entrance exam like NEET that could help me get into the field through merit.

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Now, my father is willing to send me to a private medical college, which would require taking a large education loan. However, I am worried about putting such a huge financial burden on my family. My father earns around ₹10 lakh per year, and I also have a younger brother who will need money for his own education in a few years. I fear that if my parents spend everything or take a massive loan for me, my brother's future might be affected.

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Another concern is that if I struggled to clear NEET-UG after three years, I may also struggle with NEET-PG later. Becoming a specialist doctor would take around 10 years, and there is no guarantee of success.

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On the other hand, becoming a commercial pilot would cost a similar amount of money, but I could potentially start earning much earlier. If I succeed, I would like to help support my younger brother's education as well. However, I studied PCB in school and do not have Mathematics, so I would need to add Mathematics through NIOS to become eligible for a Commercial Pilot License. Before making any decisions, I want to confirm whether I am medically fit to become a pilot.

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My dilemma is whether to take a huge loan and pursue MBBS, risking a long and uncertain path, or to return to my childhood dream of becoming a pilot, while also considering my family's finances and my younger brother's future.

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TLDR: I am trying to choose between a financially risky private MBBS and my childhood dream of becoming a commercial pilot, while worrying about burdening my family and affecting my younger brother's future.

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