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How to Become a Pilot in Nepal: A Step-by-Step Guide
Do you dream of soaring through the skies and navigating the clouds? Becoming a pilot is one of the most thrilling and respected professions, offering adventure, prestige, and purpose. In Nepal- a country known for it breathtaking terrain and challenging air routes from world’s dangerous airport -pilots play a vital role in connecting communities and enhancing the aviation sector. If you’re wondering how to become a pilot in Nepal, this guide will walk you through the essential steps.
Step1: Understand the Types of Pilots
Before beginning your training, it’s important to decide what kinds of licence and certifications are there:
- Student Pilot Licence (SPL): For starting your training and a stepping stone to get your PPL
- Private Pilot Licence (PPL): For personal use, hour building for CPL or recreation, not for earning money
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL): Allows you to fly for airlines and get paid
- Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL): The highest level, required to be a captain in major airline
Most aspiring pilots in Nepal aim for a CPL and Frozen ATPL as it opens the door to a professional career in aviation
Step2: Meet the Basic Eligibility
To pursue a Commercial Pilot Licence in Nepal, one must
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have completed +2 education with Science background even biology students can apply
- Be medically fit (Class 1 Medical Certification required, which you can get from Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)- approved medical examiner)
- English Language proficiency is required but it is done after you get hired by an airliner in Nepal
Step 3: Choose a Reputable Flight School
There are no flight schools in Nepal at present so anyone who wants to do get their flight training has to go abroad for the training, many Nepalese students choose abroad countries like the Philippines, South Africa, or the USA. Anyone who wants to become a pilot must get Training from CAAN accredited Flying school in abroad one has to apply for NOC from CAAN before he/she goes for flight training to get the NOC one has to pass Computerised Pilot Aptitude Screening System (COMPASS)
Step4: Begin Ground School and Flight Training
Once you go abroad and start your training it includes two major components:
- Ground Classes or Exams
Covers theoretical subjects like:
- Principle of Flights
- Human Factors
- Navigation
- Flight Performance
- Aircraft Technical and General Knowledge
- Meteorology
- Air Law
- Instrumentation
- Radio Aids
- Flight Training
The flight Training must have the following hours:
- 200 hours of Total Flying
- 100 hours of Solo Flying
- Not less than 20 hours of cross-country flight as Pilot in Command and sole manipulator of the controls, including one flight not less two full stop landings at different places are made.
- Not less than 10 hours of flight solely by reference to instruments, of which more than 5 hours may be completed in instrument ground time
- If the privileges of licence are to be exercised at night, not less than 5 hours of flying by night, including not less than 5 hours take-off and landing by night as pilot in command.
Step5: Pass the CPL Exams conducted by CAAN
To get your CPL in Nepal, you must pass the examinations conducted by CAAN. The exam includes written tests and practical assessment are taken once you get your job in a company.
Becoming a Pilot in Nepal is a challenging yet highly rewarding journey. With determination, discipline and the right guidance, you can turn your childhood dream of flying into a successful career. Whether you’re flying over the majestic Himalayas or joining an international airline, the sky truly is the limit