Pilot Training Loan Australia
Fund a CASA commercial pilot licence in Australia, with or without collateral.
- ₹42 lakh to ₹94 lakhCPL training fees
- 12 to 18 monthsTraining time
- CASA CPLLicence
- Around 9.5%Government bank, with property
CPL fees in Australia
- As published
- AUD 62,000 to AUD 140,000
- In ₹
- ₹42 lakh to ₹94 lakh
- Not included
- Living, conversion
Quick answer
A CPL in Australia costs about AUD 62,000 to AUD 140,000, roughly ₹42 lakh to ₹94 lakh, and takes 12 to 18 months. A government bank lends 85% of the fees against property at around 9.5%, and you pay the other 15% yourself (the margin). An NBFC can fund 100% without property, with a partial EMI during training if a sponsoring airline has given you an LOI.
How much does pilot training in Australia cost?
Australian fees cover a wide range. A basic CPL at a smaller school sits at the lower end. Longer diploma courses at large academies sit at the top.
| Licence | Training fees | In ₹ (approx.) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASA CPL | AUD 62,000 to AUD 140,000 | ₹42 lakh to ₹94 lakh | 12 to 18 months |
Source: Flying school fees, 2026. Training fees only. Living costs, DGCA licence conversion and type rating are extra. Foreign fees converted at about ₹95 a US dollar, ₹68 a Canadian dollar, ₹67 an Australian dollar, ₹54 a New Zealand dollar and ₹5.8 a South African rand. Checked on 1 Nov 2026.
The course fee usually covers:
- Ground school for the CASA theory exams
- Flying hours, including cross-country and instrument time
- Simulator sessions
- Flight tests and licence fees
Budget separately for:
- Rent, food and transport
- Student visa, health insurance and travel
- DGCA conversion after you return
- A type rating later in your career
See every country side by side on the pilot training cost page.
Why train as a pilot in Australia?
- Licence. You earn a CPL from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), an ICAO licence that converts to DGCA.
- Choice. There are many flying schools, from small airfields to large academies.
- Weather. Many regions have long spells of clear flying weather, which keeps training on schedule.
- English. All training and radio work are in English.
Fees vary more in Australia than in most countries. Get the full fee schedule in writing and check what is billed per hour before you fix the loan amount.
How do you choose a flying school in Australia?
Use this checklist when you compare Australian schools:
- Confirm the school holds current CASA approval for CPL training.
- Check it can issue a confirmation of enrolment for your student visa.
- Get the fee schedule in writing, with the hourly aircraft rate.
- Check fleet size, aircraft age and students per aircraft.
- Ask how many Indian graduates converted to DGCA.
A counsellor can review offers with you. Make sure your logbook meets DGCA minimums, listed in flying hours for CPL.
How much loan do you need for Australia?
A government bank lends 85% of the fees against property at around 9.5%, and you pay the other 15% yourself (the margin). An NBFC can fund 100% without property, with a partial EMI during training if a sponsoring airline has given you an LOI. At the top of the fee range, an NBFC loan is capped at ₹1.5 crore.
| Government bank, nothing paid during trainingAbout 9.5% | Government bank, interest paid during trainingAbout 8.5% | NBFC, with an airline LOI11% to 13% | NBFC, without an LOI11% to 13% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loan amount | ₹79.73 lakh | ₹93.8 lakh | ||
| You pay at the start | ₹14,07,000 margin + ₹1,59,460 to ₹2,79,055 fee and insurance | ₹2,81,400 to ₹8,44,200 fee and insurance | ||
| Each month during training | ₹0 | ₹56,475 a month | ₹60,000 a month | ₹1,06,613 to ₹1,18,680 a month |
| EMI after training (15 years) | ₹95,120 a month. Includes interest added during the 18-month training | ₹78,513 a month | ₹1,06,613 to ₹1,18,680 a month | |
| Co-borrower income | Checked by the bank | At least ₹6 lakh a year | ₹1,36,613 to ₹1,48,680 a month | |
Worked out for a 18-month course with the whole loan paid out at the start. In practice the school is paid in stages, so the interest is lower. Fees use a 1% processing fee plus insurance of 1% to 2.5% for a government bank, and 1% plus 2% to 8% for an NBFC. Exact figures depend on the lender and your profile.
With property, read the pilot loan with collateral page. Without it, the pilot loan without collateral page shows who qualifies.
Find the right loan for your training
Tell us where you will train, whether you have property and whether you have an LOI. A counsellor will show you the loan that fits and what you pay each month.
How is the loan paid to a school in Australia?
- Paid to the school. The lender sends fees straight to the flying school in Australian dollars, against its fee schedule.
- In stages. Money goes out phase by phase, for example ground school, then flying blocks. You pay interest only on what has gone out.
- Exchange rate on the day. The rupee amount is fixed when each instalment is sent. A weaker rupee raises the rupee cost, so keep a buffer.
- Living costs. These can be added to the loan and paid to the student's account in stages.
A first officer's reported starting pay is ₹32 lakh+ a year. That covers the EMIs in the table above. Salary is never guaranteed, so plan for a gap between licence and first job.
How do you convert a CASA licence to DGCA?
A CASA CPL does not let you fly for an Indian airline. You must convert it to a DGCA CPL when you return.
- Get a DGCA computer number through eGCA, if you do not already have one.
- Hold a valid DGCA Class 1 medical.
- Pass the DGCA written exams for conversion: Air Regulations and the Composite paper.
- Clear the RTR(A) radio licence exam if you do not hold it.
- Fly the skill test with a DGCA examiner in India, after a few familiarisation hours.
- Apply for the CPL issue on eGCA with your logbook and foreign licence verification.
Conversion usually adds a few months and some extra cost. Add it to the loan from the start. Read the DGCA licence conversion guide for each step.
What about visa and living costs in Australia?
Student visa
- A confirmation of enrolment from the flying school
- Proof of funds for fees and living costs
- Health insurance for the full stay
- Medical and character checks
Living costs
- Rent is the largest expense. Regional towns near airfields cost less than big cities.
- Keep a buffer for currency moves and extra flying hours.
What should you do next?
- Clear the DGCA Class 2 medical in India.
- Compare written offers from Australian schools.
- Find the loan that fits, and check whether a sponsoring airline has given you an LOI.
- Get a sanction letter for the visa and seat deposit.
Still choosing a country? Compare the pilot loan for New Zealand and the pilot loan for South Africa, or see the full pilot training loan guide.
How to pay for pilot training
Most families use an education loan. There are three ways to do it, and the right one depends on two things: whether you have property for collateral, and whether a sponsoring airline has given you an LOI.
| Government bankWith property as collateral | NBFC, with an airline LOINo property needed | NBFC, without an LOINo property needed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest rate | Around 9.5%, linked to the RBI repo rate. Around 8.5% if you pay simple interest during the course | Around 11% to 13%, based on income | |
| During training | Nothing to pay (full moratorium), or monthly simple interest for the lower rate | A fixed partial EMI each month | The full EMI on the amount paid out so far |
| After training | Full EMI starts | The same EMI continues | |
| How much is funded | 85% of the fees. You pay 15% yourself (the margin) | 100% of the fees, up to ₹1.5 crore | |
| Processing fee | 1%, refunded later apart from about ₹10,000 | About 1% | |
| Loan insurance | About 1% to 2.5% of the loan | About 2% to 8% of the loan | |
| Co-borrower income | Checked by the bank | A minimum yearly income, set by the loan amount | Monthly income about ₹30,000 more than the EMI |
| Speed | Slow (weeks) | Faster | |
What is an LOI, and why does it matter?
An LOI (Letter of Intent) is a conditional pre-employment letter from a sponsoring airline. It promises you a future role with that airline once you finish training and meet its conditions.
Because a job is lined up, lenders see the loan as low risk. So they offer a partial EMI without collateral: a fixed amount each month during training, with the full EMI only after you finish. Without an LOI, the full EMI starts from the first payment to the school.
Not every government bank gives a full moratorium on pilot training loans, and government banks are usually slow because of property checks. If you need a fast sanction and an easier process, talk to the FundMyCampus team first.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what students and parents ask us about pilot training
Plan your pilot training loan
Tell us where you will train, whether you have property and whether you have an LOI. A counsellor will call you with the loan that fits and what you pay each month.
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