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About Us
Delhi Flying Club
Established on May 12, 1928, by a founding team of well-known public personalities and aviation professionals, Delhi Flying Club (DFC) is one of Asia’s oldest airline pilot training organizations. It provides fully integrated training for all stages of pilot development; from entry-level cadet training to the highest level, tailored professional development programs for pilots as they progress through the ranks. Over the years, the DFC has trained hundreds of pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers. DFC is indubitably committed to developing airline-ready pilots with a laser focus on safety, leadership, and teamwork.
The DFC has a rich legacy with the first president Dr Rajendra Prasad as the patron-in-chief and subsequently another four former presidents of India were the club's chief patrons. Also, the club had Jaipal Singh Munda as its president, a top Indian politician, writer, and sportsman who captained the Indian field hockey team to clinch gold in the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Later, he emerged as a campaigner for the causes of Adivasis and the creation of a separate homeland for them in central India. DFC started the air mail services in India at Delhi and was fervidly involved in training Armed Forces personnel during Chinese operations. The flying school boasts an illustrious list of alumni which include former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, former chief minister of Odisha State and a top aviator Biju Patnaik, and former chief of air staff of India Air Marshal PC Lal.
Delhi Flying Club was shifted to Safdurjung Airport in 1929, also known as Willingdon Airfield. Sitting on the cusp of India's imperial past, DFC witnessed a bustle of activities as the airport operations were ramped up -- the Imperial Airways flights from Egypt to Delhi and onwards to the Far East landed. In the 1940s the airfield was used by the British Indian Air Force for training.
DFC also saw some famous last flights—Lord and Lady Mountbatten took their final flight out from here, as did Mohammed Ali Jinnah. During the Partition, the airfield was used to evacuate refugees, and in 1948, to airlift troops to Srinagar.
Over last many decades, the Delhi Flying Club has trained a diversified portfolio of aviation professionals in its state-of-the-art new facility -- commercial pilot license, private pilot license, aircraft maintenance engineering, international professional license RTR(A) or Radio Telephony Restricted (Aeronautical) professionals, air hostess, cabin crew, and ground staff training.
DFC is initiating action with major Airlines both Domestic and International for possible campus interviews for selection of candidates as per their requirement . Moreover institutes training module is in line with the present requirements of these Airlines who have taken note , hence they have shown willingness to cooperate.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to make Delhi Flying Club a premier flying, training and social club of our country.
President, Delhi Flying Club
The Delhi Flying Club is committed to maintaining its state-of-the-art, world-class professional aviation programs and curriculums, to ensure they are continued to be viewed among the best in the world. Believing in the continuous improvement model, the College of Aviation constantly examines its pedagogy, investigating its approach to teaching and pioneering revolutionary new methods of instruction. All of which is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of aviation professionals to work within a team or crew. Crew Resource Management isn’t just a concept, it is a foundation. The College of Aviation produces graduates who think critically, communicate effectively, and participate meaningfully and ethically in the dynamic field of aviation.
Delhi Flying Club is committed to being a global leader in diversity and inclusion in higher education. We continually strive to recognize, respect, and celebrate the differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe environment where self-expression is welcome. We aim to create a campus free of discrimination, so that networks, partnerships, and cultural competency are fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect. Delhi Flying Club has always had a diverse and inclusive workforce. This variety of backgrounds and experiences draws out broader thinking and inspires livelier discussion. We attract, develop, retain, and promote the best possible talent from a range of backgrounds and experiences. They are united by a shared ambition, and this makes us better investors and a better firm.
