Expert: Ismar Avdic, Eng. - 1/16/2010

Question
Hello ismar sir, I want to become a pilot, I want to know that what is the future of pilot in india, I've read that more than 5500 unemployed pilots in india nowdays.
Is it right time to become a pilot?
and what about other countries?
please tell me vacancy in other countries for indian as fresh co-pilot.
and what about emirates, virgin airlines & other airlines world wide, Do they give chance to indian as fresh co-pilot?
Please tell me is it right time to become a pilot?
I'm very confused.
thank you
bhavin from india

Answer
Hi Bhavin,
I have to tell you that India is the best place to work as pilot today. India has huge boom in aviation and Indian companies are constantly seraching for QUALIFIED pilots for airplanes they do operate. Just yesterday another of my pilot friend is also leaving for India to join another 15 friends of mine that already left and currently working in India as regional pilots. It is amazing but money is really fantastic they told me that contract for 3 years is worth 300,000 $ per an pilot. That means roughly $100,000 per year without per diem and overtime...
India is fantastic pilot opportunity.