How much does air force pilot training cost?

The cost of training a basic qualified fighter pilot ranges from $5.6 million for an F-16 pilot to $10.9 million for an F-22 pilot. Bomber pilot training cost is also high, ranging from $7.3 million for a B-1 pilot to $9.7 million for a B-52 pilot.

Can SSC become fighter pilot?

Officers who join the service for 14 years now get to fly fighter aircraft. It takes almost four years and over Rs 4 crore to train a fighter pilot — short service officers will be able to do active fighter duty for a maximum of ten years. In the past, these officers had joined the helicopter and transport streams.

What is the cost of pilot training in India?

How much does pilot training cost in India? A. Flying/Pilot Training is an expensive course. Most of the colleges (around 70\%) have a fee structure of more than Rs 5 lakh.Around 9\% of Flying/Pilot Training colleges in India have a fee structure of Rs 3-5 lakh.

What is the salary of a pilot in the Indian Air Force?

The salary of Flying Officer or Pilot in IAF is set as per the pay band. The pay band common to all branches is PB 3- 15600-39100 i.e., Rs 15,600 per month.

How much does it cost to train a C-17 pilot?

By comparison, the cost of training pilots on the Air Force’s transport aircraft are lower with the C-130J estimated at $2.47 million per pilot and the C-17 estimated at $1.1 million per pilot. The analysis comes at a time when the Air Force is worried about a shortfall in pilot numbers.

What is included in the classroom training of an Indian pilot?

Classroom training includes teachings on air regulations, aviation meteorology, etc. There are around 110 Flying/Pilot Training colleges in India. Out of these approximately 98\% are private and rest are public/government. The students are required to complete each level.