If you are thinking about Commercial Pilot Training in Maharashtra, knowing the age requirements is very important. The rules are quite simple but a little different for training and for getting the actual pilot license.
You can usually start your pilot training at 17 years old. This means you can join the flying school and begin ground classes and some flight lessons once you turn 17. Many training institutes in Maharashtra follow this rule as part of their eligibility.
Even though training can start at 17, the Commercial Pilot License (CPL) itself is issued by the aviation authority when you are 18 years old or older. This is a legal requirement by the aviation regulator (DGCA) in India. You must meet this age criterion before you can apply for your official license.
There is generally no strict upper age limit set by the DGCA for training or getting your CPL. However, if you plan to join an airline later, many airlines prefer younger candidates (often below 30 to mid-30s) for their cadet pilot programs. This preference is about airline hiring policies, not the basic age rule for training.
Starting early can be helpful because pilot training is long and expensive. If you begin training at 17 and finish by 18-19, you gain an advantage in job-seeking and airline programs. If you are older and switching careers, you can still train, but check with specific flying schools or airlines about their age preferences.