Is this route right for you?
Indian citizen or OCI; 18–30; 60% in 10+2 and in English, maths and physics individually. DGCA Class 1 clearance is required before flight training.
Source edition: 16 September 2026. This is a summary; the official source controls complete current eligibility, intake and terms.Entry requirements
Indian citizen or OCI; 18–30; 60% in 10+2 and in English, maths and physics individually. DGCA Class 1 clearance is required before flight training.
Training pathway
CPL training followed by type rating. Check the selected school’s current location, approvals and schedule.
Selection process
Online application, technical evaluation, then non-technical evaluation including group and panel interviews.
Funding & commitment
Obtain the school’s written total and instalment schedule. Financing availability is not a scholarship or a guaranteed job.
Before signing, confirm living costs, extra training, resits, withdrawal and what happens if airline progression does not follow.
Turn research into preparation.
Revise school-level maths and physics, then practise reasoning aloud. Compare each school’s full training and living-cost schedule.
- Verify eligibility and organise work-right, education, English and application evidence.
- Practise interview answers from real experience: your actions, results and learning.
- Identify gaps in technical understanding and communication, then practise with feedback.
This is independent learning guidance, not an airline-mandated course or official test content.
Questions about this route
What should I compare between partner schools?
Use the same checklist for training location, licence conversion, accommodation, extra flying, resits and the conditions attached to airline progression.
Can HKPAPA apply for me or guarantee selection?
HKPAPA provides independent preparation, not airline recruitment representation. Submit your formal application through the airline or its appointed school. Eligibility, acceptance, training and employment decisions remain with those organisations.
