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Guiding Future Pilots with World-Class Training

The IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program equips aspiring aviators with the skills, knowledge, and experience to excel in the aviation industry. As one of the leading cadet pilot programs in India, we offer comprehensive training that prepares you for the challenges and rewards of becoming a pilot. Enroll in our commercial pilot training program and take your first step toward a successful aviation career.
PHASE 1

Ground School (GATI/43 Air School)

The initial ground school of 4 months of the IndiGo Cadet Program will be conducted in Delhi-NCR with a DGCA-approved Ground School. The salient features are as follows:
  • 480 hours of Ground School
  • 5 hours of Flight Simulator (Complimentary)
  • DGCA Exams
  • SPL/FRTOL Issue
  • Education and Police Verification
  • South African Visa
Cadets that have already passed their DGCA examinations will undergo an abbreviated ground school.

On arrival in South Africa, you will start a 4-week ground school after which you will appear for your SACAA examinations. These exams are split into the following and are valid for 18 months after passing.

    • Flight Performance & Planning
    • Meteorology
    • Human Performance & Limitations
    • Aircraft Technical & General
    • Navigation
    • Radio Aids & Communication
    • Air Law
    • Instruments
    • General Radio
    • IROP

The SACAA Radio License validity is tied to the validity of the SACAA CPL.

Ground School
PHASE 2

Flight Training (43 Air School/GATI)

Your flight training, including Foreign License Conversion, will be accomplished in 14 months. This period may be reduced if your training is supported by favorable weather and your good performance.
The flight training will result in the issue of SACAA Integrated CPL/IR and DGCA CPL/ME/IR licenses.
The key features of your flight training are the following:
  • Integrated SACAA CPL with Instrument Rating
  • Total 204 Hours of training (168 flying hours and 36 Simulator hours)
  • Aircrafts flown are Piper PA28 and Cessna 172
Based on your SACAA CPL, the License Conversion and MEIR stage will comprise of the following:
  • Total 15 Hours of training and checking on DA42 aircraft
  • Total 17 hours of training and checking on a Cessna 172 aircraft
  • Issue of DGCA CPL MEIR
    • At the end of the training, your documents will be submitted for issue of DGCA CPL MEIR License, which normally takes up to one month.
PHASE 3

MCC/A320 Type Rating

Once you have a DGCA CPL MEIR, you will have to qualify for flying the A320 family of aircraft by undergoing an MCC and Type Rating. The MCC is required to qualify you to operate a Multi Crew aircraft or one requiring more than one person as part of its minimum crew complement. The final phase will be a Type Rating on the A320, which will qualify you to fly the A320 as a First Officer or from the Right-Hand Seat (RHS). After this training, you will be qualified to fly the A320 family of aircraft.
The MCC location is to be finalized in coordination with IndiGo. This training will comprise of the following:
  • 16 Hours Ground School for JOC/MCC
  • 20 Hours in a MCC Simulator

The MCC location is to be finalized in coordination with IndiGo. This training will comprise of the following: 

  • 72 Hours Ground School with an Exam      
  • 5 Hours of UPRT ground training    
  • 20 Hours Procedural Trainer
  • 48 Hours in a A320 Level D Simulator including LOFT, Skills Tests and AWO/LVTO
MCC/A320 Type Rating

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Our airline pilot training program offers a well-structured pathway for aspiring pilots to develop the expertise required for a successful aviation career. This commercial pilot license course is your next step toward becoming a professional airline pilot and exploring the world.  

Join the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program in India and let your dreams take flight! 

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