Choosing whether to get your pilot certification from EASA/DGCA or FAA is one of the big decisions you’ll make in your life when starting down the path to becoming a pilot. Both have their pros and cons, so let me break it down for you.
EASA/DGCA Certification:
With EASA/DGCA, you’re looking at the certification, recognized across Europe, India, and other countries globally. The training programs tend to be very structured and thorough, making sure you have deep knowledge of both the theory and hands-on flying skills.
Once you get certified, you’ll have that prestigious EASA Commercial Pilot License which opens doors career-wise all over the world.
FAA Certification:
The FAA certification is the way to go if you’re primarily looking to fly in the United States. But the FAA license is also respected in many other countries, especially ones that have agreements with the US. A perk of going the FAA route is more flexibility in choosing your training program and flight school to fit your budget and schedule. You’ll end up with an FAA Commercial Pilot License, which airlines and employers in the US aviation industry value.
So Which One Do You Choose?
It comes down to your long-term goals and where you ideally want to be based as a pilot.
- If it’s Europe, India, or maximizing global mobility, EASA/DGCA is probably the move.
- But if you’re set on starting your career in US domestic aviation, the FAA certification makes more sense.
Cost and convenience of training locations could be factors too.
The good news is that you really can’t go wrong either way. Just be sure to look at all the angles like
- Where do you want to work
- Training philosophies
- Expenses, etc.
These factors help you decide as per your needs and no matter which you pick, keep that passion fired up and get ready for some serious hard work and amazing experiences.
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