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Government Flying Training School

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School Overview

Location:

Jakkur Aerodrome, Bangalore Karnataka

Type:
State Govt.
Approval:

07/2016

Valid: 15.12.2021 - 14.12.2023

Fleet:

SE: Cessna 152, Cessna 172

ME: Tecnam P2006T

Note: FTO Approval not valid as on 31st August 2025

Institute Overview

Government Flying Training School is a state government-operated flying training organization located at Jakkur Aerodrome, Bangalore, Karnataka. Established in 2016, the school operates Cessna 152, Cessna 172, and Tecnam P2006T aircraft. Note: FTO approval was not valid as of August 31, 2025. The school offers CPL and PPL programs with training durations of 12-24 months, focusing on comprehensive theoretical and practical pilot training.

Available Courses

CPL

compulsory 200 hours flying training followed by passing practical and written exams. theoretical courses in Air Regulation, Air Navigation, Meterology,Aircraft General, Technical specific Aircraft & Engines.

Duration: approximately 24 months
Fees: Contact for Pricing
Age: Min Age 17 Yrs. -No maximum age but not advisable for candidates above 35 years due to cut off age for airline recruitment
Education: 10 + 2 Passed with Physics and Maths from recognized board or equivalent
Medical: Should possess good physique /eye sight and should be medically fit as per the standards laid down in the Indian Aircraft Rules. Candidates are required to undergo Medical Examination with a DGCA approved Medical Practitioner / Medical Board and found fit. Fitness is subject to the assessment by the Director General of Civil Aviation New Delhi
Flight Training: 200 hours
Subjects:

PPL

compulsory 40 hours flying training (as per DGCA guidelines) followed by passing practical and written exams. theoretical courses in Air Regulation, Air Navigation, Meterology,Aircraft General, Technical specific Aircraft & Engines.

Duration: approximately 12 months
Fees: Contact for Pricing
Age: Min Age 17 Yrs.-No maximum age limit
Education: 10th Pass
Medical: Should possess good physique /eye sight and should be medically fit as per the standards laid down in the Indian Aircraft Rules. Candidates are required to undergo Medical Examination with a DGCA approved Medical Practitioner / Medical Board and found fit. Fitness is subject to the assessment by the Director General of Civil Aviation New Delhi
Flight Training: 40 hours
Subjects:

Important Notes

  • GFTS conducts 300 period of theoritical classess for CPL program. GFTS has 1-Cheif ground instructor and 1-Ground instructor on its strength
  • GFTS presently has about 40 staff on its strength, including 09 technical staff (Maintenance Manager -1,Quality Manager-1, Continuing Airworthiness Manager -1, skilled mechanics-1, semi-skilled mechanics-1, storekeeper-1, aircraft hand-2, aircraft helper-1)
  • AME Students are invited for conduct of OJT for duration of six months at the rate of Rs.15,000
  • AME Students are invited for conduct of Apprentice for duration of three months at the rate of Rs.3,000
  • Landing and parking facilites available for transit aircraft ( Charges for both to be paid as per GFTS approved existing rates ) .Flight Simulator training
  • There is no Night landing facility available at the Jakkur Aerodrome
  • The runway length of 974 meter (3195 feet) capable of landing aircrafts all-of-weight of 5700 kgs
  • GFTS conducts ground classes as required for PPL program. GFTS has 1-Cheif ground instructor and 1-Ground instructor on its strength

Contact Information

Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
Ph +919743739141, landline 080-23332251
Address:

Jakkur Aerodrome, Bangalore Karnataka

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