DGCA India CPL Pathway in Uruguay
Integrated Commercial Pilot training structured around DGCA India hour requirements, with complete conversion guidance upon return to India.
Overview of the Pathway
The DGCA India CPL Pathway at AeroSur – Escuela de Vuelo is an intensive, English-medium flight training programme conducted at our Montevideo bases in Uruguay. The programme is specifically designed around the flight-hour requirements established by India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for commercial pilot licence conversion under current Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR).
Regulatory Note: AeroSur is a civil aviation training centre approved by Uruguay's civil aviation authority, DINACIA (CIAC 007), training to international ICAO standards. While no flight school operating outside India is officially approved by the DGCA, our curriculum is engineered to satisfy DGCA conversion flying criteria.
Cadets train in Uruguay under favourable weather conditions, gaining practical experience in an international airport environment (Carrasco International Airport - SUMU) and dedicated student flight operations at Ángel S. Adami Airport (SUAA).
Who This Programme Is For
This pathway is tailored specifically for aspiring airline pilots from India who want to complete high-quality, professional flight training abroad within a predictable timeframe and convert to an Indian DGCA CPL.
- Indian citizens who have completed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (or equivalent NIOS).
- Candidates seeking structured training conducted 100% in the English language.
- Students who want an integrated 10-month timeline rather than open-ended modular courses.
- Pilots who value dual-base airport exposure (controlled international airspace at SUMU and training circuits at SUAA).
Flight Training Packages
Both training options are conducted as intensive, full-time integrated courses over a target duration of 10 months.
205 Flight Hours
Complete commercial pilot training without multi-engine rating. Meets core DGCA hour criteria for Single-Engine CPL conversion.
- 205 total aircraft flight hours
- PPL, Night Rating & Instrument Rating
- Solo cross-country 300 NM flight
- Full DGCA logbook certification
220 Flight Hours
Includes multi-engine rating training. Recommended for cadets aiming directly for airline first officer recruitment in India.
- 220 total aircraft flight hours
- Includes Multi-Engine (ME) endorsement
- Twin-engine aircraft operational hours
- Structured for Multi-Engine CPL conversion
How DGCA Conversion Works After Training
Upon successful graduation from AeroSur with your Uruguayan CPL issued under LAR 61, the licence conversion process follows these clear steps:
1. Certified Records & Logbook Documentation
AeroSur provides full authenticated flight logbooks, training records, certified syllabus hours, and verification documentation stamped and endorsed in coordination with DINACIA.
2. DGCA Conversion Examinations
Cadets appear for the required DGCA conversion papers in India: Air Regulations and Composite / Meteorology, along with obtaining the RTR(A) wireless communication licence from WPC.
3. Recency & Conversion Flying in India
Complete mandatory conversion flying checks (day/night skill tests and local recency flights) as required by DGCA regulations, coordinated with approved flying clubs in India.
Admission, Medical & Arrival Details
Entry Requirements
- Minimum age: 17 years old at enrollment.
- Education: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (or equivalent).
- Valid Indian passport (minimum 1-year validity).
- Proficiency in English (all training and exams are conducted in English).
Medical Requirements
Cadets are advised to obtain an Indian DGCA Class 2 medical certificate before departure. Upon arrival in Uruguay, students undergo the DINACIA Class 2 initial medical assessment (LAR 67) at an authorized aeromedical centre (CMAE). A Class 1 medical is required prior to commercial certification.
Visa & Airport Arrival
AeroSur provides official Letter of Acceptance and documentation to support the Uruguayan Student Visa application. All arriving international students receive complimentary airport pickup at Carrasco International Airport (SUMU), Montevideo.
Ancillary Student Living Services
Student housing, meal arrangements, and local transit are ancillary services arranged according to intake size, student preference, and seasonal availability. Contact the admissions team for currently available options and living assistance.
2027 Intake Enrolments
Cohort sizes are kept strictly limited to maintain our low instructor and aircraft ratios.