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India DGCA pathway

Train in the US.
Return with a plan.

Ground preparation in India, FAA commercial flight training in Maine or Florida, and organized records for the DGCA conversion process.

Training

270 hours

Program length

18 to 24 months

US locations

Maine and Florida

Path

FAA CPL to DGCA conversion

The pathway

One sequence from preparation to conversion.

Airlink ground training in India
01

Ground preparation in India

Build the theory foundation before traveling, including meteorology, navigation, air regulations, and technical subjects.

India and United States flags
02

FAA flight training in the US

Progress through private, instrument, and commercial training in Maine or Florida while maintaining the required training records.

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03

DGCA conversion preparation

Organize the records and next steps needed when returning to India for the DGCA licensing process.

Program support

Built around the return path.

DGCA-aligned records

Training documentation is organized with the later conversion process in mind.

One continuous plan

Ground preparation, FAA training, and conversion planning follow one defined sequence.

Maine and Florida bases

Your US training can use Airlink's aircraft and instructors across both states.

Type-rating guidance

The team can discuss the B737 or A320 step that may follow commercial training.

Admissions

Start with your background and goals.