The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on October 05, 2026, issued Guidelines for Agreement between Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) and Trainees.
The following has been stated: -
•The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), through Guidelines FTC 02 of 2026 dated October 05, 2026, has prescribed measures to ensure transparency and fairness in agreements between DGCA-approved Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) and trainees.
•FTOs must disclose training details, fee structures, refund policies, additional charges, transfer conditions, and grievance redressal mechanisms before enrolment. Flying training fees must ordinarily be collected in four progressive blocks of 25% each, with advance payments not exceeding the fee for the next block.
•FTOs are prohibited from imposing hidden or arbitrary charges or unilaterally making materially prejudicial changes to agreed terms.
•The guidelines aim to protect trainees’ interests and ensure fair practices in training fees, refunds, transfers and maintenance of training records.
•Further, Chief Flying Instructors or Deputy Chief Flying Instructors must prepare and communicate flying rosters at least one day in advance using transparent criteria, including aircraft and instructor availability, training continuity and safety requirements.
The detailed circular is given in the document below.
[Circular No.: E-File No. DGCA-16026(23)/6/2018-DFT]
