Haryana Institute of Civil Aviation

The Assistant Flight Instructor Rating (AFIR) is a DGCA-aligned qualification that enables a professional pilot to serve as an assistant flight instructor. The course focuses on instructional methods, flying techniques, and flight instruments, preparing licensed pilots to instruct student pilots under the supervision of a full flight instructor.

The Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL) course outlines the requirements and process for obtaining a CPL (Airplanes), including age, education, medical fitness, knowledge exams, flight experience, training, and skill tests as prescribed by aviation regulations. The licence enables holders to exercise privileges as a commercial pilot in accordance with Civil Aviation Rules. The course duration is normally up to five years, depending on aircraft availability and candidate performance.

A Flight Instructor’s Rating (FIR) is a qualification that enables a pilot to instruct student pilots and supervise flying training on aeroplanes or helicopters. To obtain this rating, applicants must meet minimum age, knowledge, flight experience, and competency standards set by aviation regulations, hold required licences/ratings, and demonstrate instructional skill to the satisfaction of an examiner. The rating is valid for 12 months and can be renewed based on recent instructional activity or testing

A Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) is a licence that authorizes a trainee to act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an aeroplane (without remuneration) once they meet the minimum age, education, medical fitness, knowledge exams, flight experience, training and skill tests as per aviation regulations. The licence must be renewed periodically with evidence of recent flying experience or tests.