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FlyinLow
2nd Apr 2007, 19:35
I currently hold a Canadian CPL/IR, just wondering what the process is to convert the licence in order to work in India. Also are small carriers hiring pilots with 500 TT. Any links to the small carrier jobs in India.
Panama Jack
2nd Apr 2007, 20:28
A friend of mine who has an ex-pat Boeing 737 contract there tells me that there is no licence for foreign pilots-- Indian authorities simply issue a licence validation certificate on your foreign licence. I think he mentioned something about a simple written exam, but maybe not even that.
Unless you are Indian, the expat jobs go to type-rated with significant time on type pilots. I read that one Canadian flight school is opening a satellite operation in India, staffed by Canadian flight instructors, so if you want to go to India this is an option.
divinesoul
2nd Apr 2007, 22:34
adding to what PJ has said,
first question i need to ask you is are u Indian citizen,If yes then read on otherwise u can forget about flying in India unless you have the type endorsement and atleast 500 hrs on type).
did u search this forum before posting ur query.
i posted what all things to be done for the conversion in another thread some time ago.
Check the thread out.
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=262184
Also Indian DGCA has come out with a new circular regarding conversion of foreign licence to Indian DGCA licence
http://www.dgca.nic.in/circular/ops2_2007.pdf
Also check this out too
http://www.dgca.nic.in/cars/D7G-G1.pdf
Good luck.
cheers.
IRISHPILOT
2nd Apr 2007, 22:43
India is not for low timers, unless Indian.
Once you have an Airbus,Boeing or ATR rating, you can apply directly or through agencies. But 100 or 200 hours on type will not do.
As stated, no conversion needed.
FlyinLow
3rd Apr 2007, 01:44
I'm a Canadian citizen, grew up in Canada but Indian born. I can somewhat speak the local language.
divinesoul
3rd Apr 2007, 05:49
I'm a Canadian citizen, grew up in Canada but Indian born. I can somewhat speak the local language.
Speaking local langauge doesnt mean anything.u got to hold Indian passport.
Well u can try for 'Overseas citizen if India'.But i am not sure what airline policy is on recruiting OCIs.('hpcock' if you are reading this please put in your inputs regarding having an OCI stamp on ones passport and getting employed in Indian aviation).
Cheers.