CADET PILOT

PROGRAMME
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Dear Aspiring Cadet,

Garuda Aviation is honored to have been selected by IndiGo to support

and enhance the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme. As India’s leading SNAPSHOT OF
airline, IndiGo will need over 5,000 new pilots in the next five years to
meet its ambitious fleet expansion goals.

It is our privilege to offer you this exceptional program, providing a IndiGo Airlines, established in 2006, has quickly risen
unique opportunity to fulfill your dream of flying across the globe. As to become India’s largest and most preferred airline.
the CEO of Garuda Aviation, I invite you to embark on a journey with us Known for its punctuality, affordability, and exceptional
through a well-structured, efficient, and cost-effective training program. service, IndiGo operates an extensive network with over
1,500 daily flights to 74 domestic and 25 international
Garuda Aviation boasts a distinguished history of training hundreds of destinations. The airline’s fleet, primarily consisting
airline pilots from India and around the world. Our team brings together of modern Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, ensures

60 years of collective airline pilot training experience, thousands of efficient and comfortable travel. IndiGo’s customer-
centric approach, epitomized by its “6E” service
hours in simulator training and evaluations, and over 25,000 hours of
philosophy, emphasizes on-time performance, hassle-
total flying experience. We have operated flights to major airports
free experience, and courteous service. Continually
worldwide and possess extensive expertise in both narrow and widebody
innovating and expanding, IndiGo remains committed
commercial jetliners from Airbus and Boeing, as well as military aircraft
to providing reliable, budget-friendly travel options for
and helicopters. Our team includes veterans who have served in the
millions of passengers annually.
army and navy and have conducted airline competency checks for pilots
globally.
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Inspired by Garuda, the king of the skies and the vahana of Vishnu, we
embody the virtues of intelligence, honesty, devotion, power, and speed.
FLEET GROWTH
Garuda is a symbol of the Jeev Atma, and Garuda Aviation is driven by
a lifetime of global airline pilot training and operations management IndiGo plans to triple its fleet of aircraft to 1000 by 2035.

expertise. We aim to instill these virtues in your training, helping you The airline is expected to require an additional 5000
pilots in the next 5 years alone. Joining the airline now
become a competent and capable airline pilot.
will present opportunities for rapid growth within the
organization. The addition of A321XLRs in 2025 will
Join us and become Skyworthy.
enable the airline to start flights to Europe and the Far
East and the induction of the A350 aircraft from 2027,
to transcontinental Africa, USA, Australia, and Tokyo in
the East. Joining a fast-growing airline comes with jobs,
promotions and inorganic growth opportunities that
COL GP SINGH (RETD) will allow you to maximize your potential.
Chief Executive Officer

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OVERVIEW BECOME A PILOT

CADET PILOT PROGRAMME Life of an Airline Pilot

The IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme is the opportunity of a lifetime. It is historic. Never before, and possibly never again,
will such a window of opportunity exist where you can fearlessly pursue your dream of becoming an airline pilot with a
clear career path laid in front of you. In the next 10 years, there is a possibility that you will be the Captain of an Airbus
A350 navigating across the oceans of our planet on your way to a major city of one country after another.

The life of an airline pilot is both challenging and monitoring flight systems, handling weather changes,
exhilarating, offering a unique blend of responsibility, and making critical decisions in limited time to maintain
adventure, and fulfillment. As a pilot you would be the highest safety standards. Each flight presents new
responsible for navigating a state-of-the-art aircraft challenges, demanding sharp decision-making and
across continents whilst experiencing different cultures technical skills. Off-duty, pilots enjoy layovers in exciting
and breathtaking views from the cockpit. Your day would cities, flexible schedules, and a dynamic work-life
begin with meticulous pre-flight preparation, checks, balance. For those passionate about aviation, the career
coordination with crew and air traffic control to ensure promises personal growth, continuous learning, and the
passenger safety and comfort. Responsibilities include unparalleled joy of mastering the skies.
TRAINING OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS
Our JOURNEY
21 Months
Together! BECOMING A PILOT
• Easy Entry Requirements:
The qualification criteria and selection process are The organization that oversees global
straightforward. However, you will be expected to give aviation is ICAO which was founded
your best during training. in 1944. ICAO has 193 signatory
countries and it oversees aviation
3 Months in all of these. There are rules and
• Letter of Intent:
principles of universality that must
Upon selection, you will receive a Letter of Intent to be complied with by all countries,
employ from IndiGo and will sign contracts with both one of which is that each country is
IndiGo and your training service provider, ideally us. 4 Months
obliged to recognize a Commercial
Pilots License (CPL) issued by another
member country. This brings in a
9 Months universality to becoming a pilot
FINANCIAL SUPPORT: and your license is an instrument
Based on your Letter of Intent and available collateral, bank that allows you to become globally
5 Months
financing for your training is attainable. We will assist you employable provided you convert
throughout this process. your license to a local license and
obtain a permit to work.

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 THE CADET PILOT PROGRAMME

STEP 2: » Candidates interested in participating in the selection process are

required to submit a signed undertaking to Garuda in a prescribed
UNDERTAKING
format which will then be forwarded to IndiGo.
» IndiGo will then conduct a review of its applicant database to
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determine if the candidate has previously been declined by another
service provider and is currently outside the cooling period.
» After the clearance from IndiGo, the candidate will be scheduled for
the selection process.

STEP 3: (GARUDA AVIATION charges Rs. 20,000 for the assessment)

INITIAL SELECTION » Garuda will undertake a computer-based assessment on location

(GARUDA) in Delhi NCR for initial screening of candidates.
» ADAPT is an assessment that will evaluate your suitability for
success as an airline pilot. It will assess your knowledge in English
and Math, your cognitive reasoning, co-ordination and control,
flight test and personality factors.

GETTING SELECTED » The assessment will last 3.5 to 4 hours and a discounted practice
test is available from the test provider by selecting this LINK.
» Garuda will provide feedback, interview the candidates, and
declare the result.
STEP 1: To be eligible to participate in this program, candidates must meet the following
requirements:
ELIGIBILITY
» Age 18-32 years on the date of undertaking the ADAPT test. STEP 4: 1. Group Activity: Conducted by IndiGo.
» Education: 10+2 with 51% or more in each of English, Math, and Physics.
FINAL SELECTION (INDIGO) 2. Final Interview: Conducted by IndiGo
» Citizenship: Indian or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
» Medical: DGCA Class 1 medical before the date of signing the IndiGo Cadet
Pilot Agreement.
» Language: Fluency in English (Written and Spoken) STEP 5: The letter of intent to be employed by IndiGo is signed
in a celebration along with other agreements which
SIGNING OF
signal the completion of the selection process and the
Education:
LETTER OF INTENT start of your training.
» Grade Point 6/Grade C1 (CBSE) are accepted.
» Candidates with qualifications awarded by foreign boards and universities
are required to obtain an academic equivalency certificate from AIU
(Association of Indian Universities) validating a minimum score of 51% for
each subject.
» NIOS mark sheet and certificate with minimum score of 51% in Math, Physics
and English individually are accepted.

Medical:

» Candidates can apply with DGCA Class II medicals however they MUST
obtain a DGCA Class I Medical before the signing of the ICP agreement.

» Valid SACAA Class 1 Medical (No Limitations) Grade Point 6/Grade C1 (CBSE)
are accepted.
» Candidates with qualifications awarded by foreign boards and universities
are required to obtain an academic equivalency certificate from AIU
SELECTION
(Association of Indian Universities) validating a minimum score of 51% for
CRITERIA
each subject.
» NIOS mark sheet and certificate with minimum score of 51% in Math, Physics
and English individually are accepted.

PROGRAMME
PHASES No visible piercings / tattoos.

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TRAINING PHASES TRAINING PHASES

PHASE 1 : Ground School (GATI / 43 Air School) PHASE 2 : Flight Training (43 Air School / GATI)
A well-structured and comprehensive ground school program is an indispensable component of professional pilot training. It Your flight training including Foreign License Conversion will be accomplished in a period of 14 months.
equips aspiring pilots with the theoretical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and safety awareness necessary for a successful This period may be reduced if your training is supported by favorable weather and your good performance.
and fulfilling career in aviation.

The flight training will result in the issue of the following licenses:
» SACAA Integrated CPL/IR
» DGCA CPL/ME/IR

STEP 1: INITIAL GROUND SCHOOL

(GATI)
STEP 1: SACAA CPL
(43 Air School)
The initial ground school of 4 months will be conducted
in Delhi NCR with a DGCA approved Ground School. The
salient features of this are as follows:
» 490 hours of Ground School. The key features of your flight training are

» 5 hours of Flight Simulator (Complementary) the following:

» DGCA Exams. » Integrated SACAA CPL with Instrument
» SPL/FRTOL Issue. Rating
» Education and Police Verification. » Total 204 Hours of training (168 flying
» South African Visa. hours and 36 Simulator hours)
Cadets that have already passed their DGCA examinations » Aircraft flown Piper PA28 and Cessna 172
will undergo an abbreviated ground school.

STEP 2: BRUSH UP GROUND SCHOOL

(43 Air School)
STEP 2: DGCA CPL (GATI)

On arrival in South Africa, you will start a 4-week ground

school after which you will appear for your SACAA
Based on your SACAA CPL, the License
examinations. These exams are split into the following
Conversion and MEIR stage will comprise of
and are valid for 18 months after passing.
the following.
» Flight Performance & Planning
» Total 15 Hours of training and checking on
» Meteorology
DA42 aircraft.
» Human Performance & limitations
» Total 17 hours of training and checking on
» Aircraft Technical & General
a Cessna 172 aircraft.
» Navigation
» Issue of DGCA CPL MEIR
» Radio Aids & Communication
» Air Law
» Instruments At the end of the training your documents

» General Radio will be submitted for issue of DGCA CPL MEIR

» IROP License which normally takes up to a period of

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

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 COST OF TRAINING

PRICING
Flight Training
Includes MEIR on
Course Fees - USD $ 131,000
DGCA License

Fees Discount of $4000 for f irst 30 Cadet Pilots

Our pricing is clear and transparent and will not leave you struggling with last-minute surprises to arrange funds.
The list of Price Inclusions is attached below. Our previous cadet pilots have experienced an average of 10%
overshoot of flying hours by way of remedial training but some student pilots have completed without a single
PHASE 3 : MCC / A320 Type Rating hour of remedial training. This depends on the focus, motivation, and preparation of the cadet.

Once you have a DGCA CPL MEIR, you will next 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 an aircraft which requires more than INAUGURAL
NO. OF COURSE
one person as part of its minimum crew complement. The final phase will be a Type Rating on the A320 which will qualify PAYMENT SCHEDULE DISCOUNT FOR
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 INSTALLMENTS AMT. (USD)
FIRST 30 (USD)
A320 family of aircraft.
1 Upon signing of Cadet Training Agreement 15,000 15,000

2 Upon start of Ground School 10,000 11,000

3 2 months after start of ground school in India 15,000 16,000

STEP 1: MCC (MULTI CREW CO-OPERATION) 4 Prior to departure for 43 Air School in South Africa 20,000 20,000

5 Upon release to conduct first solo flight at 43 Air School 15,000 16,000

6 Upon completion of 150 hours of flying at 43 Air School 20,000 20,000

The location for the MCC is to be finalized in
7 Upon completion of CPL at 43 Air School South Africa 20,000 20,000
coordination with IndiGo. This training will
comprise of the following: 8 Prior to commencement of Type Rating 12,000 13,000

» 16 Hours Ground School for JOC/MCC TOTAL 1,27,000 1,31,000

» 20 Hours in a MCC Simulator * Note : Price includes MEIR on DGCA license (As per requirements of Indigo Cadet Pilot’s)

The Inclusions and exclusions of the pricing are as follows:

Module 1: SACAA/DGCA Ground School Module 2: Flight Training

Duration 4 Months Duration 10 Months

Ground Classes Courseware and Training Material

Courseware and Training Material English Language Proficiency

STEP 2: A320 TYPE RATING
One attempt DGCA CPL Exams Medical Insurance including Excess

License Fees SACAA Class 1 Medical (Initial only)

The location for the MCC is to be finalized in
DGCA Class 1 Medical Round Trip Airfare and visa (One trip)
coordination with IndiGo. This training will
comprise of the following: Medical Insurance Accommodation and Meals
» 72 Hours Ground School with an Exam
Local Transportation Local Transport
» 5 Hours of UPRT ground training
» 20 hours Procedural Trainer Accommodation and Meals SACAA Exams (One Attempt Only)
» 48 Hours in a A320 Level D Simulator
Taxes SACAA License Fees
including LOFT, Skills Tests and AWO/LVTO
Taxes

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Module 3: Foreign License Conversion Module 3: Foreign License Conversion

Duration 4 Months Duration 4 Months

Accommodation and Meals Airfare

Local Transport Type Rating DGCA Fees

Flight Checks (One Attempt Only) Local Transport

Medical Insurance Medical Insurance

DGCA License Fees Accommodation and Meals

Taxes Taxes

Notes:
» Durations are planned. Actual durations and cost may differ depending on cadet performance, weather, and
circumstances beyond Garuda’s control.
» Time required for visa, license issuance and other documentation related formalities, are over and above the planned
training durations.

NEXT STEPS
If you would be interested in pursuing your training with Garuda Aviation, the next step would be give us
an undertaking as described above and start to prepare for your selection process.

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