Students from Arts and Commerce Will Be Allowed to Become Pilots
In a groundbreaking decision, DGCA has allowed students belonging to the Arts and Commerce streams to become pilots after a survey claimed 20,000 pilots are needed to meet the growing demands in the aviation industry.
A survey from the DGCA has ascertained that the aviation industry will soon be experiencing a shortage of pilots, and close to 20,000 pilots are needed to meet the future demands. It will be significantly important for the aviation industry to recruit pilots as fast as possible since the initiation of the scarcity is already being felt.
In recent news from the DGCA, the Center has given a nod for students belonging to Arts and Commerce backgrounds to apply for the pilot course of pilots. One of the major aspects when it comes to joining a flying school is the knowledge of instruments and science, which enables one to understand the basics of an aircraft. The current rule of DGCA claims that only students who have Maths and Physics as their major component subjects will be allowed to join a flying school.
The change of decision is a reform in the industry, where many researchers consider this risky. However, this can solve a potential problem as it opens more chances for the aviation industry to recruit capable pilots. "Once finalised, this recommendation will be sent to the Union aviation ministry. When they approve it, CPL training will be open for eligible students (those found medically fit) across streams," claimed an independent source.
A senior employee in the industry, Shakti Lumba, who has worked in many major airlines, has claimed that “Many arts and commerce students have previously had to complete Class 12 examinations in physics and maths through open schools to qualify for the training. "Such students have to give the Class 12 exam for physics and maths from the open school to become eligible to enroll for the course. Many have done so,"
Flying schools have also shown a disinterest in the matter as they claim students may have challenges in understanding the basics, and this can have a significant impact on the future pilots and the safety of the passengers. Some colleges provide basic mathematics and physics to the students before they are given the training in an aircraft. Systematic training is provided abroad, which enhances the overall skills of the budding pilots.However, it can becom a potentia threat for the people that have limited technical knwoledge.
