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IndiGo Cadet Pilot
Programme
This programme is for people with the unrestricted right to live and work in India NOTICE: Intakes
for the IndiGo
Cadet Pilot
Programme Type Locations Programme are
temporarily on
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) GONDIA, INDIA hold. Register
PHOENIX, UNITED STATES
your interest
Type Rating training KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
BANGALORE & GREATER NOIDA (INDIA)
below for when
intake resumes!
EVENTS
Description GET DIRECTIONS
CAE is proud to partner with IndiGo in the delivery of a new pathway for the IndiGo Cadet Pilot REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Programme – International Pathway. Selected cadets will train across two of CAE’s academies in India
and the USA. This self-sponsored International Pathway is jointly designed by CAE and IndiGo to enable
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you to train for a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and an Airbus A320 Type Rating with CAE before going CAE Gondia
on to !y as an A320 First O"cer with IndiGo. National Flying Training
Institute (NFTI), c/o Airport
Authority of India, Birsi
Airport, PO Paraswada,
Gondia, 441-614,
Course Outline Maharashtra, India
Telephone
9545457558 / 9545456266 /
The unique IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme is speci#cally designed for individuals with no previous !ying 9545456143
experience who would like to embark on a career as a pilot. [email protected]
The programme comprises two phases of training.
Phase 1 - Commercial Pilot License with ME IR (CPL ME IR)
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Domestic Pathway
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Footprint Total Duration
Ground Theory 750 Hrs. 4 months
Total Flight Training – DGCA CPL
200 Hrs.
(Single & Multi-Engine)
14 months
Simulator Training
30 Hrs.
International Pathway
Footprint Total Duration
Ground Theory 750 Hrs. 4 months
Total Flight Training – FAA CPL
200 Hrs. 14 months
(Single & Multi-Engine)
Conversion Training – DGCA CPL
10 Hrs. 2 weeks
Phase 2 – A320 Type Rating with Jet Introduction Training (JIT) & Multi-Crew Cooperation
(MCC)
JIT & MCC Footprint Total Duration
Ground School 5 Days
Simulator 32 Hrs.
A 320 Type Rating
70 Days
Ground School 12 Days
CPT 36 Hrs.
Simulator 44 Hrs.
The above training duration are excluding but not limited to DGCA licensing, visa applications, weather
disruptions and remedials that might extend the duration of the cadet training.
Course Fee
Phase Price*
DGCA CPL (USD 56,000 – USD 100,000)
(Course fee includes additional conversion training cost for the International
Pathway)
A320 Type Rating USD 31,500
What’s included?
• Uniform
• Transportation between campus and the training airport during CPL training.
• Training Material
• 24/7 medical nurse support available at campus
• Accommodation during Flight Training for International Pathway.
• Meal during Flight Training for International Pathway.
• Medical insurance during Flight Training for International Pathway.
Note: These items will be included in during your CPL, MEIR training phase
What’s not included?
• Medical certi#cates
• Visa Charges
• Accommodation (Domestic Pathway)
• Food (Domestic Pathway)
• DGCA Exam Fees
• Other license charges
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the IndiGo Programme:
• Must be between 18 and 32 years of age
• Have a valid passport and the unrestricted right to live and work in India, with the ability to travel
unrestricted worldwide
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Able to obtain and maintain Indian DGCA Class 1 Medical Certi#cate
• Minimum education quali#cation: 10+2 with minimum score of 51% / Grade Point 6 / Grade C1 –
individually in each subject i.e. Physics / Mathematics / English or a higher degree in these subjects
with minimum of 51%*
• Note-Engineering graduate with 51% or more aggregate exempt from score requirements for
Physics and Mathematics in 10+2.
* Candidates not possessing an Indian Class 1 medical can apply for the IndiGo Programme with a Class
II medical, however they must possess an Indian Class 1 medical prior to commencing on the
Programme.
Please click here to download the checklist for the necessary document submission
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Assessment & Selection
If you meet all the entry requirements you can submit your application. Our team will review and verify
your application IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program and if all the entry criteria are met you will be invited to
undertake the CASS assessment tests with our assessment centre.
Stage 1: Online Assessment test
This assessment day will cover:
• Computer-based testing
• Pilot aptitude, including hand/eye co-ordination motor skills and spatial awareness
• Academic, mathematical and technical capacity
• A multiple-choice test of technical reasoning
• A dynamic multi-task test
Stage 2: Group activity
Once you have passed the initial online assessment test, you will be invited to a group activity
assessment that will be conducted in the presence of a selection panel from IndiGo. This will test will
assess your communication skills and team coordination.
Stage 3: Personal interview
The next stage is a 1-to-1 personal interview with the IndiGo selection panel.
Upon successfully completing the entire assessment process, we will share the assessment results with
you and then will invite you a LOI signing event.
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