DGCA Licensing & Aviation Compliance
India's civil aviation sector is regulated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Pilots, air operators, flying schools, and charter operators must obtain and maintain a range of licenses, ratings, and approvals from DGCA.
ACS provides comprehensive support for individual pilots, flight training organizations (FTOs), and non-scheduled operators (NSOP) — from fresh license applications and medical facilitation to charter permits and drone certifications.
Key Licenses & Certifications
- Student Pilot License (SPL) — prerequisite for flight training
- Private Pilot License (PPL) — for personal/recreational flying
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL) — for commercial aircraft operations
- Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) — for airline captains
- Helicopter Pilot License (HPL) — for rotary-wing operations
- Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) — for commercial drone operations
- Non-Scheduled Operator Permit (NSOP) — for chartered flight operators
Our Aviation Service Areas
Pilot Licensing (CPL / ATPL)
Full support for SPL, PPL, CPL, and ATPL applications, renewals, type ratings, instrument ratings, and foreign license conversions via DGCA eGCA portal.
Charter Operations (NSOP)
Non-Scheduled Operator Permit (NSOP) application, documentation, and compliance for private charter and air taxi operators.
Aircraft Registration & Airworthiness
DGCA aircraft registration (Form CA-26), Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) issuance and renewal, import clearance and de-registration support.
Drone (UAS) Certification
DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate, drone registration on eGCA portal, NPNT compliance, UAS operator type certificate, and no-permission-no-takeoff setup.
Flight Training Organisation (FTO)
DGCA approval for Flight Training Organisations, approved training organisation (ATO) documentation, instructor certification and renewal.
Medical & Fitness Compliance
Class 1, 2 & 3 medical certificate facilitation via DGCA-approved Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs), periodic renewal tracking and waivers.
Our Services for Pilots & Charter Operators
- DGCA pilot license application, renewal & conversion via eGCA portal
- Medical fitness certificate (Class 1/2/3) facilitation via DGCA AMEs
- Type rating & instrument rating application assistance
- Non-Scheduled Operator Permit (NSOP) application for charter operations
- Aircraft registration with DGCA (Form CA-26)
- Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) renewal support
- Flight Training Organisation (FTO) approval from DGCA
- UAS (Drone) operator certification & DGCA eGCA portal registration
- Air Operator Certificate (AOC) compliance documentation
- Foreign pilot license validation & conversion to Indian license
How ACS Supports Your Aviation Journey
1. Initial Consultation & Eligibility Review
- Assessment of current license status, ratings, and medical fitness
- Eligibility verification for CPL, ATPL, NSOP, or FTO applications
- Regulatory roadmap with timelines and DGCA fee structure
2. Document Preparation & eGCA Filing
- Compilation of all required DGCA documents and certificates
- eGCA portal registration, profile setup, and application submission
- Aircraft import/registration document preparation (Form CA-26)
3. DGCA Liaison & Follow-Up
- Direct liaison with DGCA regional offices and headquarters
- Query resolution, DCA inspection support, and document resubmissions
- Status tracking on eGCA portal with regular updates
4. Renewals & Ongoing Compliance
- Proactive license renewal reminders and medical certificate tracking
- Annual NSOP/AOC compliance and audit support
- Drone operator re-certification and periodic compliance reviews
Benefits of Our Aviation Compliance Services
- Expert navigation of DGCA eGCA portal and application processes
- Timely license renewals and medical certificate tracking
- End-to-end support for NSOP and charter operations setup
- Assistance with aircraft import and registration formalities
- Ongoing regulatory compliance monitoring