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A smarter route to the cockpit.

  • Placement-driven approach

    We place cadets where the fleet and weather actually finish the course.

  • Customised pathways

    Every cadet is different. We map the country, budget and licence route.

  • Transparent communication

    You are always in the loop, stage by stage, in writing.

Free student plan

Get your free training plan.

Choose where you are headed. A counsellor will turn it into an eligibility check, realistic budget and month-by-month training plan.

  • Eligibility reviewed
  • Full landed cost
  • Funding and visa steps mapped

Free counselling · parents are welcome on the call

Four ways in

Choose the route that fits where you are today.

Training, funding, conversion and student support work as one connected plan.

  • School, college or starting from scratch

    Students & parents

    Commercial pilot training at our partner schools, with a clear cost range and a month-by-month plan.

  • Holding a foreign licence

    Licensed pilots

    Foreign licence to DGCA: exams, RTR(A), Class 1 medical and the conversion check, sequenced.

  • Financing

    Pilots Sky Lend (India)

    Education-loan application help for CPL training, type ratings and ground classes.

  • Airlines, cargo, private jet and charter

    Airlines & operators

One accountable route

Counselling to licence, in five stages.

Each stage produces something tangible before the next one begins. You always know where you are and what happens next.

Free counselling

Eligibility + budget

A 20-minute call with a Pilots Assist advisor. We map your eligibility, budget, DGCA computer number status and realistic timeline before you spend a rupee.

  1. School shortlist

    We shortlist our partner schools against your budget, weather-driven timeline and licence goal, then arrange the school interview.

  2. Loan + visa file

    Education-loan application preparation, visa file preparation, Class 1 medical scheduling and DGCA exam registration, handled with you.

  3. Monthly flight review

    Airport pickup and accommodation help, regular progress reviews with your school, and a support line.

  4. DGCA + airline prep

    Licence conversion to DGCA, ground-class support and airline application preparation. Airline selection is decided by the airline.

Programmes

Training tracks, with the status of each shown clearly.

Compare the route that matches your licence and career goal. Every available pathway includes counselling and support until you hold your licence.

  1. Available Now

    CPL training (airplane) at partner flight schools

    Commercial Pilot Licence training at independent partner flight schools in Australia, the USA, South Africa, Germany, the Philippines, Indonesia and Namibia, each operating under its national regulator.

    Details
  2. Available Now

    DGCA licence-conversion planning

    We help you plan and sequence each step of converting a foreign CPL to a DGCA CPL: DGCA exams, a Class 1 medical, an RTR(A) licence and the conversion flight check, including ground classes.

    Details
  3. Taking Applications Now

    Pilots Sky Lend (India)

    Education-loan application help for CPL training, type ratings and ground classes.

    Details
  4. Available Now

    Self-funded cadet pathway

    CPL and Instructor Rating at a partner flight school, with a planned route towards the hours needed for ATPL eligibility. You pay for your own training. Type rating isn't part of this programme.

    Details
  5. Available Now

    Type-rating training

    Type-rating training arranged through partner training providers, matched to the aircraft and operator you are aiming for.

    Details

See all programmes

Destinations

Choose your destination.

Train in the USATrain in AustraliaTrain in South AfricaTrain in GermanyTrain in the PhilippinesTrain in IndonesiaTrain in Namibia

Very different flight logs.

Weather, airspace, aircraft availability and cost vary enormously. Pick a country to compare.

Training is delivered by independent partner flight schools, each operating under its national regulator. Pilots Assist does not own or operate flight schools.

Partner-school countries

Why Pilots Assist

We combine flying hours with a career plan.

  • Placement-driven approach

    We place cadets where the fleet and weather actually finish the course.

  • Customised pathways

    Every cadet is different. We map the country, budget and licence route.

  • In-country support

    Support during training at our partner schools — ask us about the arrangement in each country.

  • Transparent communication

    You are always in the loop, stage by stage, in writing.

  • Loans & fee milestones

    Help preparing loan applications, with disbursement planned against school fee stages.

  • Cadet-centric mindset

    Your licence is the mission. We treat it like our own.

Student stories

Real students, in their own words.

“From starting my aviation journey to experiencing my very first flight, PilotsAssist has been there throughout the process. Their guidance, support and constant follow-up made everything feel much easier and gave me the confidence to take that first big step towards becoming a pilot. Truly grateful to the entire PilotsAssist team.”

Ranbir

“I started completely from scratch, completed my PPL and am now continuing towards my CPL. Throughout the journey, PilotsAssist has been more than just a training facilitator — they have been a mentor and a genuine support system. I’m grateful to have them beside me as I continue working towards my dream.”

Divyansh

“From working as an Embraer AME to stepping into the cockpit as a pilot — it has been an incredible transition. After being introduced to PilotsAssist, things moved surprisingly quickly and before I knew it, I was in Cape Town beginning my pilot training and turning a long-time dream into reality. The team has been exceptional throughout, often going far beyond what was expected of them. Truly grateful for the support.”

Aryan

“From wondering how and where to begin my pilot training to finally sitting inside an aircraft for my first flight, PilotsAssist guided me through every stage. Their support made the entire transition into aviation much smoother and more exciting. Thank you to the PilotsAssist team for helping me turn the plan into reality.”

Rajdeep

“All the way from Hong Kong to Cape Town, I needed someone who could help me make the transition smoothly and get everything moving. PilotsAssist helped me settle in, start my training and finally begin living the dream I had worked towards for so long. I will always be grateful to the PilotsAssist team for their support throughout this journey.”

Vikram

“From a midnight urgency to getting onboarded and starting my first flight within just a few days — the experience with PilotsAssist was incredible. The team responded quickly, handled everything efficiently and made sure my training journey started without unnecessary delays. Amazing team and an amazing experience.”

Shannon

“I was stuck in a phase where I simply wasn’t flying enough and felt like my training had stopped progressing. Once I was introduced to PilotsAssist, everything started moving again. They helped me switch schools, sort out my licensing requirements and connect with a training provider where I could finally fly consistently — sometimes every alternate day. Forever grateful to the team for helping me get back into the cockpit and move towards completing my flying.”

Vaishali

“My training had reached a point where progress had become extremely slow and I wasn’t getting the flying continuity I needed. PilotsAssist stepped in, understood the situation and helped reorganise my training journey. From helping with the transition to another training provider to assisting with the necessary licensing process, they helped me get back to regular flying and move forward again. I’m genuinely thankful for their support.”

Akhil

Straight answers

Questions students ask us first.

Still unsure? Our advisors answer the awkward ones too: cost overruns, visa delays and hiring reality.

Who is Pilots Assist and how are you different from a flight school?

We are an independent placement and support company. We do not own or run flight schools or aircraft. We place cadets at our independent partner flight schools, and support them from counselling to licence conversion. Because we work with more than one school, our recommendation follows your budget and timeline, not one school's intake targets.

What does student assistance cover?

Help with medical emergencies, accommodation and visa issues, school escalations, money-transfer problems and training-progress concerns.

Can I get a loan for pilot training?

We help you prepare education-loan applications to banks and NBFCs, including collateral and non-collateral routes, and plan disbursement against the school's fee schedule.

How long does training abroad take?

Typically 14–24 months to CPL, depending on the country, weather, aircraft availability and your own pace. South Africa is usually the quickest of the countries we work in.

Will my foreign licence work in India?

A foreign CPL is converted to a DGCA CPL through the licence-conversion process: DGCA exams, a Class 1 medical, an RTR(A) licence and the conversion flight check. We help you plan and sequence each step, including ground classes.

Do you help with type ratings and airline placement?

Yes, we arrange type-rating training through approved partner training providers. We can help you prepare airline applications and assessments.

Free consultation

Ready to plan your route?

20 minutes with a Pilots Assist advisor. No pressure and no obligation: a clear route, a realistic cost range and a timeline you can plan around.

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