Samaira Hullur

Think becoming a pilot is only for the privileged few? Here’s a complete, step-by-step guide: from subjects in school and DGCA exams to flying hours, aviation schools, and costs, featuring expert insights from India’s youngest commercial pilot, Samaira Hullur.

When Samaira Hullur’s mother was captivated by the respect of uniformed pilots, she planted a seed of ambition in her daughter. That spark led Samaira to chase the skies, and at just 18, she became India’s youngest pilot to hold a commercial license.