How to

become a
Commercial
Pilot
Table of contents

01 02
Requirements Registration
Meet the minimum Registration process to be
requirements before admitted into the
enrolling to train as a Flight School
Commercial Pilot

03 04
Obtain Visa Zero to CPL
A study-permit which will Begin your journey to
enable you to travel to earn a Commercial Pilot’s
and begin your training Licence
at Vulcan Aviation
 01
Requirements
 Minimum requirements
needed to train to be a Pilot
Every country has a list of
minimum requirements to
be met before enrolling to
train as a Student Pilot.
Although most countries
have similar requirements,
some countries like India,
have additional
requirements.
General Requirements:
- 18 years or older
- Able to read, write and
understand English
- Hold a Class 1 medical
certificate (for CPL)
Additional Requirements
(INDIA):
- Pass in 10+2 / Grade 12
with Physics and Maths
Registration
Registering with Vulcan Aviation
01 – Prerequisite
Before enrolling, the prospective
student needs to ensure:
1. Enough financial means in
terms of a loan or self-fund to
cover the cost of the training
2. Pay the initial deposit of ZAR
20,000 to secure admission.
02 – Additional
prerequisite (DGCA)
Although optional, we
recommend the prospective
student to have achieved the
following:
1. DGCA computer number
2. DGCA exams
(Vulcan can assist with the
above via it’s partner network
in INDIA)
Obtaining
Study Visa
 Study Visa for South Africa
01
Once the initial 02
deposit is received,
Visa application is made 03
the necessary
to the South African Once Visa is issued,
documents such as
High Commission or student pays the
medical aid (cost
Consulate via VFS. Visa first installment
included in the initial
application assistance is and travels to
deposit) and the
provided by Vulcan South Africa to
relevant letters are
FREE of charge commence CPL
issued to the student
training
CPL Training
 Training with Vulcan Aviation
01
Our team will personally
receive you at
O.R.Tambo International
Airport and transport
you to your designated
accommodation
03
Briefing and flight
training slots are
allocated and student
starts training with
allocated instructor

02 04
At the flight school: Student concurrently
- Induction and tour of the school begins with online PPL
- Instructor allocation exams
- Pilot kit and Headset provided Upon completion of PPL,
- Relevant paperwork for SPL licence training towards Night
and Class 1 medical Rating and CPL
commences
 End of CPL training

CPL Skills DGCA DGCA

test paperwork conversion
Upon successful After passing the Student flies back
completion of CPL CPL test, necessary to India to
training, the paperwork for commence with
student flies with a DGCA licence the conversion
DFE for a final conversion is paperwork and
SACAA CPL test processed and flying to obtain a
issued DGCA CPL
 Additional Information
What is the cost Any hidden costs Is accommodation
of training in apart from and transport
South Africa? training cost? provided?
Approximately INR 35 No, our estimate All lodging and
Lakh covers all costs in transpost costs are
Do I need South Africa towards included in the
additional ground your CPL training training cost. Only
classes in India? living expenses like
How much does food is not included
This is a personal choice classes in India Contact us:
and not compulsory. cost? enquiries@flyvulcan.co.za
Some opt for classes in Classes in India range Whatsapp: +27 71 113 7209
India to assist with from INR 20000 to INR or +27 72 081 8608
DGCA exams 5 lakh