FAA Certified.
Airline Ready.
In 12 Months.
Accelerated FAA training in the USA on an M-1 Visa. Our large fleet, deep instructor bench, and multiple training locations get you to a Commercial Pilot License in 12 months — then on to IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, or any airline in 180+ countries.
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Email us at info@prayaviation.comBuilt For Accelerated Training
Pray Aviation trains students to meet FAA and DGCA hiring requirements. Airline hiring decisions are made by individual carriers.
5–6 Days a Week. 40+ Training Hours. Every Week.
This intensity is exactly why our students finish in 12 months instead of 2+ years. Our fleet size, instructor bench, and multiple training locations mean no waiting for an aircraft and no waiting for a slot.
Why Indian Pilots Are Training Abroad
India's Training Backlog Is Real — Students Wait Months Just to Log Hours
Fleet shortages, monsoon weather cancellations, and overcrowded batches stretch most Indian CPL programs to 18–24 months. Pray's accelerated training removes the bottleneck with a large dedicated fleet, a deep instructor bench, and multiple training locations — so you fly when you're scheduled to fly.
You're Paying ₹45–75 Lakh in India. And Still Waiting 2 Years.
India CPL training costs ₹45–75 lakh. Pray's accelerated US program is comparable in cost — but you finish in 12 months with an FAA license that opens airline doors worldwide, not just DGCA-certified Indian carriers.
India Needs 10,000 New Pilots by 2030. The FAA License Gets You There First.
IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air are all hiring. The pilots who trained abroad with FAA licenses are first in line — faster training, globally recognized credentials, available 12 months ahead of domestic-trained counterparts.
The Pray Aviation India Pilot Program
Everything you need to go from India to FAA-certified commercial pilot — in one structured program.
Accelerated FAA Commercial Pilot License Training
Private Pilot → Instrument Rating → Commercial Pilot in 12 months. A large dedicated fleet, deep instructor bench, and multiple training locations keep you in the air 5–6 days a week — no waiting in line for aircraft or slots.
$65,000–$85,000 / ₹54–71 lakh · Included
Complete M-1 Visa Enrollment Support
We handle SEVIS I-20 documentation, guide your DS-160 prep, and provide consulate interview resources.
$500 / ₹42,000 · Included
Furnished Student Housing
Two houses, fully furnished, steps from the airfield. No lease, no furniture run, no Craigslist scramble.
$1,300/mo / ₹1.08 lakh/mo · Included
FAA-to-DGCA License Conversion Roadmap
Step-by-step guide so you can fly for IndiGo, Air India, Akasa, and other Indian carriers after returning home.
Exclusive resource · Included
Career Readiness Support
Understand the airline hiring landscape and how your FAA credentials place you ahead of domestic graduates.
Priceless career edge · Included
Direct Access to Admissions Team
Phone + email support throughout your application, visa, and arrival. No call-center runaround.
Included · Included
Education Loan Compatible
Pray Aviation provides the enrollment documentation required for SBI, HDFC Credila, Bank of Baroda, and NBFC education loan applications. Most Indian banks offer pilot training loans at 8.5–12% with moratorium periods during training.
How You Come Home Ready to Fly for Indian Airlines
The DGCA conversion is the deciding factor for Indian pilots. Here's the exact 5-step sequence — no guesswork.
Pass DGCA Class II Medical Exam
Get your DGCA File Number.
Submit Educational Documents to DGCA
Get your DGCA Computer Number.
Apply for DGCA Knowledge-Based Conversion Exams
Navigation-Meteorology, Air Regulations, and RTR-A.
Pass All 3 DGCA Conversion Exams
70%+ required on each written exam.
Submit FAA CPL + DGCA Exam Results
DGCA issues your Indian CPL.
✅ Pray Aviation provides a complete step-by-step DGCA conversion guide to every graduate. Most students complete their DGCA conversion within 3–6 months of returning to India.
Career ROI — In Lakhs and Crores
Compare an FAA CPL with the careers Indian students typically weigh against it.
| Career Path | Investment | Starting Salary | 10-Year Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Degree (India) | ₹4–15 lakh | ₹4–8 lakh/yr | ₹40–80 lakh |
| MBA Tier-2 (India) | ₹15–25 lakh | ₹6–12 lakh/yr | ₹60 lakh–1.2 crore |
| FAA CPL at Pray Aviation | ~₹65–80 lakh | ₹18–36 lakh/yr (First Officer) | ₹5–12 crore |
| IndiGo Captain (10+ yrs) | — | ₹1–1.2 crore/yr | — |
Source: Publicly reported Indian aviation industry salary figures, 2025–2026.
The Numbers Don't Lie
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Get Your M-1 Visa
We issue your SEVIS I-20 and guide your visa prep.
Arrive & Begin Training
Move into furnished housing and start ground school week one.
Hit License Milestones
PPL → IR → CPL with structured checkrides.
Graduate & Convert
Earn your FAA CPL, then convert to DGCA for Indian carriers.
See exactly how this works for you.
Check If I Qualify →This Program Is Built For You If…
- ✓You're serious about a commercial pilot career — not just curious
- ✓You've explored or started training in India and hit roadblocks
- ✓You understand US training is faster and more globally recognized
- ✓You're 18–32 years old with Class 1 or Class 2 medical eligibility
- ✓You have English proficiency (required for FAA training)
- ✓You want to be done in 12 months, not dragging through 2+ years
- ✓You want M-1 Visa support — not to figure it out alone
- ✓You want housing sorted before you land
- ✓You want to fly for IndiGo, Air India, Akasa, or international carriers
- ✓You're ready to invest in a career that pays ₹1.5 crore+/year at the top
❌This is NOT for people exploring flying as a hobby. Our M-1 Visa program is exclusively for students pursuing a Commercial Pilot License as a career. Spots are limited to 10 international students at a time.
Pray Aviation India Program vs. Training in India
| Pray Aviation (USA) | Typical India CPL | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Training Cost | ~₹65–80 lakh ($65K–$85K) | ₹45–75 lakh + living costs |
| Timeline | 12 months (accelerated) | 18–24+ months |
| License Type | FAA CPL (180+ countries) | DGCA CPL (India + conversion abroad) |
| Flies for IndiGo / Air India | ✅ Yes (DGCA conversion included) | ✅ Yes |
| Aircraft Availability | ✅ Dedicated fleet | ❌ Frequent backlog delays |
| Housing Provided | ✅ ₹1.08 lakh/month | ❌ Self-arranged |
| M-1 Visa Support | ✅ Included | — |
| Time to First Officer Seat | ~12 months from start | 24–36 months from start |
| Class Size | Max 10 international | Often 50+ per batch |
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