For Indian Pilots

India DGCA Program

GPA streamlines your FAA-to-DGCA journey with complete support for training, documentation, and license conversion.

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Before You Apply

Program Requirements

Class-I Medical

Valid within 12 months. Required for both DGCA and FAA purposes.

Age 18+

Must be 18 or older as per your 10th standard certificate.

10+2 Qualification

Must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics.

DGCA Knowledge Tests

Before traveling to the U.S., you must pass the DGCA Air Regulation, Meteorology, and Navigation exams. Results are valid for 5 years. GPA can recommend prep courses and schools in India.

RTR(A) License

Valid Restricted Radio Telephone (Aeronautical) license from the Ministry of Communications.

Documentation

Verification certificates for 10th & 12th, valid foreign license with verification, certified logbook with attested flying statements (within 5 years), and eight passport-size photographs with name printed.

How It Works

01
Pass DGCA Ground Exams in India

Complete Air Regulation, Meteorology, and Navigation exams before departing for the U.S. GPA recommends study resources.

02
Enroll & Train at GPA (Tampa, FL)

Complete your FAA flight training at KVDF. GPA's structured program and in-house DPE authority keep your training on schedule.

03
DGCA Conversion & License

Return to India with your FAA certificates and complete the DGCA conversion process with GPA's documentation support.

In-House DPE

Checkrides on-site — no waiting for external examiners

I-20 Authorized

GPA issues your M-1 student visa documentation

Housing Support

Vetted housing recommendations near KVDF

August 2026 Intake Open

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