FAA to DGCA License Conversion Program

The license conversion process begins before you have completed your initial instrument and commercial licenses and is carefully timed to save you both time and money as you move toward you career with an airline.

The DGCA requires that your pilot license be current in order to complete the license conversion process. This means that you have only 6 months from your currency date in the US to convert your FAA license to DGCA. Failing to meet this deadline will require the additional expense of renting an aircraft in India and flying to regain your currency before continuing with your license conversion.

The Program:

To accomplish a timely conversion process requires accomplishing the steps outlined below.

1. Prior to completing the training for your commercial license, you must determine which published test date you wish to sit the DGCA aeronautical knowledge exams, and obtain a computer number for the DGCA exam.
2. Prior to leaving for India to study for the exams, you will be scheduled to complete the DGCA currency requirements.
3. Upon arriving in India, you will immediately begin our comprehensive ground training program to quickly prepare you to sit your DGCA written exams.  
4. Once you have taken and passed your SGCA theory exams, and hold a current FAA license, you can partition the DGCA to convert your license.

Benefits of this Program!

• Organized And Scheduled License Conversion Process
• You Will Be Scheduled To Finish On Time
• Entire Process Requires Less Than 6 Months

FAA to DGCA License Conversion

Prerequisite

• Must Hold a current FAA Commercial License with Instrument Rating

Curriculum and Time Line

Weeks 1 - 9:	DGCA Theory Concentrated Ground Training
Weeks 10 - 13:	DGCA Theory Examinations With Published Results
Weeks 14 - 18:	Conversion of FAA License to DGCA CPL

Note: This time line is an estimate and may vary depending on student commitment and timely DGCA response, therefore individual time for completion may vary.  With this said, the over riding goal of this program is to complete the license conversion process with in the license currency limitations.

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Prerequisites to Initiate Training

• Be a 18 Years Old
• Hold an M-1 Visa, (If applicable)
• Be approved by the TSA to initiate training, (If applicable)
• Hold an FAA First Class Medical (You will obtain this when you arrive in the US)

Step One - Application

You must apply for this Training Program by submitting a completed online Flight School Application. We will contact you to discuss your career goals and help you make a plan for the quickest and most efficient path to achieve them.

Step Two - Agreement

When you have decided to use Global Pilot Careers for your flight training, we will email you an Enrollment Agreement for you to print, read, sign, and fax back to us at 954 636 1579.

Step Three - Deposit

There are three methods to pay the $1,500 refundable course deposit. PayPal, Bank Transfer, or Credit Card.

Attached to the Enrollment Agreement is a Credit Card Authorization Form which you can use to pay the course deposit when you fax in the signed agreement.

Important Note: The course deposit is required to initiate the visa application process and to secure your desired class date. Should you withdraw their application for any reason, the course deposit will be refunded minus any program related costs and accumulated processing fees, including the $500 visa application fee, (if applicable) which is non-refundable. The entire deposit becomes non-refundable if enrollment is cancelled within 30 days of the class start date. Class size is limited, so it is important to submit the deposit and secure your place in class.

Step Four - US Training Visa and TSA Approval

(If applicable)

You will receive an I-20 Form which you must take to a US Embassy or Consulate and apply for an M-1 Visa.

All non-US citizens must apply for and receive TSA approval prior to initiating flight training.

Prior to departing for the US, you must have received your visa and TSA approval to have your fingerprints taken.  We will take your fingerprints when you arrive in the US and submit them to the AFSP at that time.

Step Five - Course Payment

The Course Payment must be paid via check, cash, or Bank Transfer prior to the first day of class. Funds will be held in trust and dispersed to the school as training is accomplished.

It is suggested that you plan to arrive at least 2 days prior to the first day of class in order to get settled in before you begin your training.