Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent

DGCA Removes Class 12 Science Requirement, Expands Pilot Training Access in India

India – India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has removed the requirement for aspiring pilot trainees to have studied physics and mathematics at the Class 12 level if they are from commerce or arts streams.

  • The revised rule now allows students from non-science backgrounds to enroll in pilot training programs.

  • Candidates must now complete an approved bridge course in physics and mathematics from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) or an equivalent, prior to appearing for the DGCA’s Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) examination.

  • The move is aimed at widening access to aviation careers amid the growing demand for pilots in India.

  • Previously, only students who had completed Class 12 with science subjects were eligible for CPL training.

Source: Indian DGCA

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Air India Flying Training Academy Seeking to Hire Maintenance Engineers for 2025 Start of Operations

Amravati, Maharashtra, India –Air India is currently hiring for the position of Maintenance Engineer for its new Air India Flying Training Academy. The Academy will start operations in 2025, pending formal regulatory approval and will operate a fleet of Piper Archer and Diamond DA42 aircraft.

Role Summary: The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the airworthiness and maintenance compliance of Air India aircraft in line with DGCA regulations and organizational safety standards. The role involves handling aircraft maintenance tasks, supporting maintenance planning, and ensuring timely defect rectification.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and perform maintenance activities on aircraft and ensure airworthiness

  • Maintain compliance with DGCA CARs, OEM manuals, and company procedures

  • Coordinate with engineering and planning teams to support scheduled maintenance

  • Monitor defect rectification and maintenance timelines to ensure operational reliability

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

  • Participate in audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented

  • Ensure safety and environmental guidelines are followed in the workplace

Candidate Requirements:

  • Education requirements

    • AME license in Category B1.2 or B3 in metal and composite category or B2
    • Bachelor’s or Technical degree (desired)

  • Experience

    • minimum. 5+ years’ experience in aircraft maintenance and airworthiness management

    • Prior experience in DGCA-approved positions in FTOs/ATOs/Airlines in India

    • Experience with single-and twin-engine fleet (Prior experience with similar fleet (Piper single-engine and Diamond multi-engine aircrafts)

To learn more about the role or to apply go here.

Source: Air India

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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Grows 2025 Fleet with April C172 Addition

India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India, has expanded its training fleet with the addition of a new Cessna 172 aircraft, reinforcing its capacity to meet growing demand for pilot training. The new Cessna 172 has officially arrived at the academy’s base in Dhana, Madhya Pradesh.

Chimes Aviation Academy marked a key operational milestone by surpassing 30,000 flying hours in the 2024–2025 financial year, highlighting consistent training activity and fleet utilisation.

With a fleet of 26 aircraft, two operational airbases (Dhana & Neemuch), and a significant presence in India’s pilot training ecosystem—contributing to 20% of the country’s domestic CPL market—CAA continues to set benchmarks in aviation training.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy
Photo Credit: Chimes Aviation Academy (shown as meta image)

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