A Unique Program to Open Up the Skies to Indian Professionals

Your Gateway to the Skies – India’s First Integrated Aviation Degree & CPL Program

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: Earn your 3-year undergraduate degree in Aviation while simultaneously training to become a licensed Commercial Pilot (CPL). This one-of-a-kind pioneering program prepares the aviation leaders of tomorrow — pilots, innovators, and professionals ready to shape the future of global aviation. GD Goenka University Aerospace Department with Redbird Flight Academy brings you this unique joint BSc Aviation and CPL Pilot Training Program.

Program Vision

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The aviation industry is at the heart of globalization, connecting people, economies, and ideas across continents. With demand for skilled pilots and aviation professionals set to grow exponentially in the next two decades, this program bridges the gap between academic knowledge and professional licensing.

By combining world-class university education with hands-on flight training, students graduate with not just a degree, but also with a CPL in hand — a dual advantage that sets them apart in the competitive job market.

Why is the Integrated Aviation Degree & CPL Program Unique?

  1. Two Achievements in One Journey
    • Earn a recognized 3-year Aviation degree.
    • Obtain a DGCA-approved Commercial Pilot License with 200+ hours of flight training.
    • Save 2–3 years compared to pursuing them separately.
  2. Academic + Practical Synergy
    • Academic courses deepen understanding of meteorology, navigation, safety, and airline operations.
    • Parallel flight training transforms theory into skill. Students fly as they learn, creating unmatched confidence.
  3. Unparalleled Career Readiness
    • Graduate as a pilot with an academic edge. Airlines worldwide increasingly prefer candidates who combine operational experience with management knowledge.
    • Degree ensures eligibility for advanced studies (MBA, MSc, MTech) and leadership roles beyond cockpit.
    • Changing regulations will mean that in order to fly globally in various international airlines, you will need to have an undergraduate degree accompanying your CPL.
  4. Cost-Effective Future Investment
    • Instead of paying separately for a degree and flying school, this integrated path reduces cost duplication.
    • Optimized curriculum and resources mean greater value for money.
  5. Global Recognition
    • CPL training complies with DGCA standards, aligned with global aviation benchmarks.
    • Academic degree provides credibility for international opportunities in airlines, airports, and aerospace industries. The degree program is designed to meet international curriculum and standards as well as Indian standards.

Program Structure

Undergraduate Degree (3 Years):

  • Year 1: Foundations in aviation science, meteorology, mathematics, aerodynamics, communication skills.
  • Year 2: Aircraft systems, navigation, safety management, air law, airline operations, simulator introduction.
  • Year 3: Advanced aviation strategy, aviation management, human factors in aviation, research project.

Commercial Pilot License Training (Parallel):

  • Ground school classes (air navigation, regulations, technical general, meteorology).
  • 200+ hours of supervised flight training.
  • Simulator training for real-world emergency and instrument flying.
  • Night flying, solo cross-country, and multi-engine endorsements.

Graduates receive both:
✅ A Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation
✅ A Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

Advantages & Benefits

  1. Time Efficiency – Faster to the Cockpit
    Traditional path: 3 years of university + 2–3 years of flight school.
    Our path: 3 years total. Students graduate job-ready years earlier.
  2. Dual Career Options
    • Immediate career as a licensed commercial pilot.
    • Parallel opportunities in aviation management, airline operations, air traffic services, aviation consultancy.
  3. Future Proofing Your Career
    • Aviation careers are evolving. Being just a pilot is no longer enough — airlines value multi-skilled professionals.
    • Degree ensures a long-term career even if medical or operational constraints later prevent flying.
  4. Enhanced Employability
    • Airlines prefer candidates with academic grounding + CPL for officer, instructor, and managerial tracks.
    • Graduates can transition seamlessly into global airlines, charter services, flight schools, MROs, or airports.
  5. Leadership & Growth Opportunities
    • Degree prepares graduates for leadership positions in the aviation ecosystem.
    • A CPL alone gets you into the cockpit. A CPL + Degree prepares you to one day become a Captain, Chief Pilot, or Airline Executive.
  6. International Advantage
    • Recognized in India and abroad, enabling graduates to pursue airline jobs globally.
    • Academic degree opens doors to postgraduate programs in aviation, aerospace, or business internationally.

Who Should Apply?

  • Students with a passion for flying and a dream of becoming an airline pilot.
  • Young aviation enthusiasts who want more than just a license — those who aspire to understand the science, management, and technology of aviation.
  • Ambitious individuals aiming for global aviation careers with both academic credibility and professional licensing.

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