Start Your Pilot Career
In India
6 Months Ground School in India + Flight School in the USA & India.
Then the world is your runway.
DGCA
FAA
EASA
Everything you need
to become a pilot.
Under one roof.
Whether you’re a Class 12 student figuring out your next move, or a working professional who has always had flying on the back burner: OCFC GAA is built for you. We’ve taken a program trusted by pilots since 1981 in Orange County, California, and brought the first leg of it right here to India.
01/10
DGCA + FAA + EASA
Ground School
6 months in India.
The foundation of your pilot career.
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02/10
PPL
Private Pilot License
Your first qualification as a pilot.
The foundation every aviation career is built on.
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03/10
IR
Instrument Rating
Fly through clouds and low visibility using instruments alone.
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04/10
CPL
Commercial Pilot License
The license that lets you get paid to fly.
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05/10
CFI
Flight Instructor
Teach students, build flight hours, advance your airline career.
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06/10
CFII
Flight Instructor Instrument
Add instrument instruction to your CFI — train pilots on IFR flying.
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07/10
ATP-CTP
Airline Transport Pilot
The highest pilot license. Required to be Captain of a commercial airline.
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08/10
ME
Multi-Engine Rating
Qualify on twin-engine aircraft. Essential for commercial and airline roles.
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09/10
Type Rating
Type Rating
Aircraft-specific certification required before an airline puts you in the cockpit.
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10/10
ADAPT & ENGLISH
Aviation Degree Programs
Academic programs for technical, operational, and management roles in aviation.
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FINANCE
Fees financed through Yes Bank & Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Education loans available. Get started without the upfront stress.
Why start in India?
It’s not just cheaper. It’s smarter.
01
Train in India First
6 months of structured DGCA + FAA + EASA ground training. No flights before your theory is solid.
02
Fly Anywhere After
Go to OCFC USA or take your ground school certificate to any flight school in the world.
03
Three In One Program
DGCA for India. FAA for the USA. EASA for Europe. OCFC GAA covers all three simultaneously.
Not Your
Average
Flight School.
OCFC has been training pilots since 1981 at John Wayne Airport (SNA), Orange County, California: an active commercial airport with Class C airspace, airline traffic, and real ATC from day one.
That environment produces pilots who don’t just pass checkrides; they’re ready for the cockpit from the moment they’re hired.
40+
Years of excellence
100+
Pilots trained
3 Authorities
DGCA · FAA · EASA
Part 141
Gold standard US flight training.
Instructors Who've Been In the Cockpit,
Not Just the Classroom
Every OCFC CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) brings real-world airline and commercial experience to your training. You’re not being taught by someone who read it in a book. You’re being taught by someone who flew it, navigated it, and made real decisions at 8,000 feet.
What you’ll actually develop:
- Aeronautical decision-making that holds up under pressure
- Deep aircraft systems knowledge, not mere surface-level
- Professional cockpit communication and discipline
- Situational awareness that becomes second nature
Questions? Cleared for landing.
Can I just do the Ground School in India without going to the USA for flying?
Yes. OCFC GAA’s Ground School is a standalone program. You receive a certificate upon completion that is recognized globally. You can then choose OCFC USA, an affiliated university, or any other flight school for your flight hours.
What licenses does OCFC GAA prepare me for?
DGCA (India), FAA (USA), and EASA (Europe). The Ground School curriculum is aligned to all three.
What's the minimum eligibility to start?
Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (or equivalent) for CPL. Class 10 is sufficient to begin PPL-track. Minimum age is 16 to start; 18 for PPL and CPL.
Is financing available?
Yes. Education loan options are available through Yes Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
What happens after Ground School?
You have three paths: train at OCFC’s facility at John Wayne Airport in California, join one of OCFC’s affiliated institutions, or take your OCFC Ground School certificate to any flight school of your choice worldwide.
Ready to Start?
Let's Talk.
Take the first step to achieve your dream of becoming a pilot.