IndiGo Cadet Program

Frequently Asked Questions

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APPLICATION AND SELECTION ................................................................................................... 3
1. Am I eligible to apply?.............................................................................................. 3
2. I do not meet the minimum academic qualification, what can I do? .......................... 4
3. I have not turned 18 yet and/or have not got my 10+2 results yet, can I still apply? . 4
4. Do I need a valid passport? ..................................................................................... 4
5. I already hold a pilot’s licence, can I apply? ............................................................. 4
6. What happens after I apply? .................................................................................... 4
7. What does the selection process involve? ............................................................... 5
8. What is the testing fee? ........................................................................................... 5
9. How can I prepare for Cut-e?................................................................................... 5
10. When is FTA testing next? ....................................................................................... 5
11. What happens if I have a confirmed a testing slot and I don’t undertake the test? ... 6
12. I have already completed the DGCA Ground Theory Flight Crew Examinations, can I
still apply? ........................................................................................................................... 6
AFTER SELECTION .................................................................................................................... 6
13. What are the agreements involved? ........................................................................ 6
14. Is the job guaranteed? ............................................................................................. 6
15. Which class of medical certification should I have before the course starts? * ......... 6
ON COURSE ............................................................................................................................. 7
16. Will I need to stay at the FTA campus?.................................................................... 7
17. Are meals included in the course cost?.................................................................... 7
18. Are flights included in the course cost? .................................................................... 7
19. Where is the licence conversion done?.................................................................... 7
20. Can my training be terminated once I start a course? .............................................. 7
21. Are there any additional training costs? ................................................................... 7
22. Are there any additional non-training costs? ............................................................ 8
23. Where in Australia is Phase 2 conducted?............................................................... 8

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Application and selection

1. Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply you must meet the following criteria:
• Aged 18-32* years on Stage 1 of the testing/selection process
o * A candidate becomes ineligible after reaching the age of 32.
• Indian National or OCI holder
• Minimum academic qualifications: 10+2 with at least 51% in each English, Maths and
Physics
Note: The eligibility criteria for Maths and/or Physics only (must still hold a minimum
51% 10+2 in English) can be overlooked if someone holds a Higher Education Degree
in those subjects with 51% and above, an Engineering Degree or B.Tech (4 year
program) with 51% and above.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Eligible to hold an Australian visa for the purposes of study
• Hold or eligible to hold, an Indian passport with the unrestricted right to live and work in
India and travel worldwide
• Physically fit and healthy.
Note: You will be required to hold an Indian (DGCA) Class 1 aviation medical prior to
LOI signature. In addition, you will require an Australian (CASA) Class 1 aviation
medical with no limitations on arrival at FTA. FTA will assist in making the necessary
bookings for the CASA Class 1 medical tests. A stable body mass index (BMI) of less
than 30 is required.
A minimum of an Indian (DGCA) Class II aviation medical will be required to attend the
selection process, therefore, a DGCA Class II is required for FTA to accept your
application.
A Class I aviation medical is required prior to IndiGo LOI signature or you will not be
able to start on course, it is recommended that candidates complete the Class I as
early as possible. Please advise FTA of any updates after application.
• Eligibility with regard to your testing history
o The IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program has guidelines that apply to all FTOs involved.
These guidelines dictate cooling off periods and maximum attempts that apply to
candidates regardless of which FTO they choose to apply with, the following is a
brief summary:
o Stage 1 (Written tests/PILAPT/CASS/CUT-E)
▪ Maximum of 2 attempts (total all FTOs)
▪ FTA may offer a second attempt - minimum 3-month cooling period
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▪ Attempt with another FTO – minimum 3-month cooling period. Note this will
be considered as your second attempt
o Stage 2 (group activity)
▪ Maximum of 2 attempts (total all FTOs)
▪ Second attempt allowed with the same FTO without delay.
▪ Minimum 3 months to change to another FTO – Note, should you choose to
change to another FTO at this stage of selection, you will commence with
the new FTO at Stage 1.
o Stage 3 (personal interview)
▪ Maximum of 2 attempts (total all FTOs)
▪ Second attempt allowed – minimum 3 months cooling period
▪ Minimum 3 months to change to another FTO – Note, should you choose to
change to another FTO at this stage of selection, you will commence with
the new FTO at Stage 1.

2. I do not meet the minimum academic qualification, what can I do?

If you do not meet this requirement, you can pursue these subjects via the National Institute
of Open Schooling (NIOS). NIOS results are acceptable.

3. I have not turned 18 yet and/or have not got my 10+2 results yet, can I still apply?
If you are 17 and/or in your final year but have not received your 10+2 results yet, we will
accept your application. You cannot be tested until you meet the eligibility criteria, but we will
register your interest for a later date.

4. Do I need a valid passport?

Yes. Not required to commence the selection process, but it is a requirement to commence
training in Australia

5. I already hold a pilot’s licence, can I apply?

This is an ab initio program designed for those with little to no flying experience. Current
licence holders are not eligible for this program.

6. What happens after I apply?

FTA will process your application and advise if you are eligible to be considered for the first
stage of testing or not. This process will generally occur within 7 working days of application.
If your application is accepted FTA will offer you the next available testing date immediately.
If testing dates are not immediately available, your application will be kept on hold waiting
confirmation of the next testing dates. Generally, FTA will test every 2-3 months.

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7. What does the selection process involve?

Details on each testing stage can be found below. Stages are done at home as well as in
Gurgaon – Delhi
All Stage 1 testing will occur on the same day.
Normally Stage 2 and 3 will occur on a single day but can be split over two days if preferred
by IndiGo.
Stage 1 – Written tests and Cut-e
Candidates will take three multiple choice written tests covering English, Physics and Maths
subjects. FTA does not provide a syllabus or sample questions to any candidate for these
tests. These tests are done online under the supervision of FTA staff via webcam
If you achieve 70% or above in the written tests, you will advance to Cut-e, a computer-based
pilot aptitude test. Please refer to the FAQ ‘How do I prepare for Cut-e’. Successful
candidates will also complete a computer-based personality assessment at this point.
This test is also done online at home and the test has built in software that will invigilate the
candidate.
Stage 2 – Group Activity
If you are successful in Stage 1, you will be invited to the group activity/interview process with
IndiGo. These stages are facilitated by FTA but conducted by IndiGo. Interviews are
generally scheduled 2-3 weeks following Stage 1 dependent upon IndiGo’s staff availability.
The group activity consists of various group exercises with other successful candidates.
IndiGo Flight Operations and Human Resources staff will be present at these stages.
Stage 3 – Personal Interview
If you are successful though the group activity you will move on to a personal interview.

8. What is the testing fee?

FTA does not charge a fee for Stage 1 tests. If you successfully complete Stage 1 and then
progress to Stages 2 and 3, you should note that Stages 2 and 3 are held in Gurgaon. Any
travel, accommodation and other expenses to attend Stages 2 and 3 are at your own cost.

9. How can I prepare for Cut-e?

It is best not to prepare for Cut-e test. This test was designed to identify whether you have
the appropriate aptitude to successfully complete your course of training with FTA.
The consequence of practising for the test is a misleading Cut-e result if you are selected to
attend the course, which will increase your risk of failing the course.

10. When is FTA testing next?

Testing dates are not fixed.
The next testing date is always dependent upon the results of the previous selection round.
This ensures we have the right number of students required on course.

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FTA will generally conduct testing every 2-3 months. Future dates are published on the FTA
IndiGo webpage.
When you apply, you are always applying for the next round of testing

11. What happens if I have a confirmed a testing slot and I don’t undertake the test?
If you have a confirmed booking to test and you do undertake the tests, you will be not
eligible to test with FTA at any time in the future.
We will accept cancellation up to 72 hours prior to testing without penalty.

12. I have already completed the DGCA Ground Theory Flight Crew Examinations, can I
still apply?
Yes, if you have already completed these ground theory exams, you will not be
disadvantaged in the application process. A fee reduction may be applicable under certain
circumstances, this is reviewed on a case by case basis.

After Selection

13. What are the agreements involved?

The following two agreements apply:
• Between the candidate and IndiGo HR, whereby the candidate signs a Letter of Intent
(LoI) agreeing to join IndiGo after completion of the program and work for a minimum
period of 5 years + with their ‘sureties’ and UDC.
• Between the cadet and FTA.

14. Is the job guaranteed?

All candidates that successfully complete the course are absorbed in IndiGo as Junior First
Officers as per the details contained in the LoI

15. Which class of medical certification should I have before the course starts? *
Prior to signing of the LOI with IndiGo, you must be in possession of a valid Indian DGCA
Class 1 medical certificate with no limitations. **
Please refer to the DGCA website for a list of DGCA approved medical centres
Prior to the flying component of your CPL course in Australia, you will be required to hold a
valid CASA Class 1 medical certificate. FTA will organise the Class 1 medical examination on
your arrival at FTA’s facilities.
* Please note that cost of the Indian Class 1 medical certificate as well as any renewals
required are at your own expense. Cost of attaining the CASA Class 1 medical certificate, is
included in your course price.
** A stable BMI of less than 30 is required. Cadets are recommended to remain within the
globally recognised BMI range of 18 to 25 (normal weight category).

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On Course

16. Will I need to stay at the FTA campus?

Yes, it is an IndiGo requirement that students stay in the FTA provided accommodation for
the full duration of training delivered in Australia.

17. Are meals included in the course cost?

Yes, meals are included for the duration of the course.
Please click here for all inclusions.

18. Are flights included in the course cost?

The following flights are included in the course price and. FTA will arrange these flights on
your behalf.
1 X India - Australia for commencement of Phase 2
1 X Australia – India on completion of Phase 2
Please click here for all inclusions.

19. Where is the licence conversion done?

Phase 1 DGCA ground theory and Phase 3 licence conversion will be conducted in India with
FTA and IndiGo approved providers.

20. Can my training be terminated once I start a course?

Yes. Employment in a professional aviation career is subject to an ongoing training and
assessment process. Selection to commence a course is no guarantee of successful
completion. Optimising chances of success will rely on personal dedication and application to
study to complement the training provided. Remedial training may be considered if an
individual’s progress is not to the standard required.
Termination may also occur should a cadet fail to conduct themselves to the standards set by
FTA and IndiGo.

21. Are there any additional training costs?

The course price allows for the minimum number of flying hours set in the DGCA regulations.
Historically, we have seen that some cadets meet the competencies required to achieve the
qualification within the allocated number of hours, therefore no additional training costs have
been incurred.
There have been instances were cadets have required a number of hours over and above
those stipulated in the syllabus, and as a result they have incurred some additional training
fees.
In general, we have found that cadets require an average of 10 – 15 additional flying hours,
some more and some less.
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For budgeting purposes, we would suggest that you plan for some additional funding to
cover this possibility.

22. Are there any additional non-training costs?

The following costs are not included in the course price:
• DGCA medicals
• Australian Student Visa
• Travel to Phase 1 (DGCA ground theory module) from your home to the training centre
located in India on course start date and back home on completion. Note course fees
include transport from the residential facility to the training facility.
• Travel to Phase 3 (Flight License Conversion module) from your home to the training
centre located in India, on course start date and back home on completion. Note
course fees include transport from the residential facility to the training facility.
• Travel to Phase 4 (Type Rating) from your home to the training centre located in India,
on course start date and back home on completion. Note course fees include transport
from the residential facility to the training facility.

23. Where in Australia is Phase 2 conducted?

FTA operates two flying schools in Australia. One is located in Parafield airport, Adelaide,
and the other at Wellcamp Airport, Toowoomba. FTA reserves the right to determine the
location of your training. Training fees do not vary depending on training location.

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