INDIGO CADET

PILOT PROGRAM
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INDIGO CADET PILOT PROGRAM

The IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program with Skyborne offers you an exciting route to
the flight deck. With our US FAA-approved course, you will experience an international training
experience that incorporates the very best training facilities, fleet and instruction available.

On completion, you will receive dual-licences – FAA and DCGA. Having been selected by
IndiGo from the start, you will receive support and a Letter of Intent to employ (LOI) from
IndiGo Airlines. You will begin your studies in India, before completing your flight training in
Vero Beach, Florida USA over 12 months.

Once you have achieved your US FAA CPL SEIR, you will then head back to India and
complete your DGCA flight conversion. You will then travel to an IndiGo Approved Type
Rating Provider for the final stage, your combined MCC and A320 Type Rating.
COURSE OVERVIEW

How are cadets chosen? What are the key features of this program?
After applying through our website, your application – Cadet Pilot training program designed by Skyborne,
in partnership with IndiGo
will be screened against specific criteria. Suitable
– Letter of intent (LOI) from IndiGo to employ prior
applicants will be invited to complete online psychometric
to commencement of training
and aptitude tests and, if successful, will then be invited
– Dual license including US FAA and Indian
to attend a one-day assessment with Skyborne. If you pass
DGCA CPL/IR
all these stages, you will be invited to complete the final – A complete package including flight training,
selection phase with IndiGo. accommodation, return flights from India to USA and
How is the program structured? approved Type Rating provider, uniform and initial
regulatory licensing requirements
It is a prerequisite to have completed your DGCA written
exams prior to the commencement of flight training. If you How long does the course take to complete?
have already obtained this qualification, then you can The IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program will take approximately
commence your flight training immediately, However, if you 18 months to complete allowing for travel.
have not completed these exams, or are in the process of
doing so, don’t worry – you are still eligible to apply. What are the pre-entry requirements?
If your application is successful and you pass the selection You must:
process, we will offer you a place on the training program – Be an Indian National or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
and allow you time to complete your DGCA CPL theory holder
– Eligible to hold a US Visa for the purpose of study
exams before you begin your flight training. Once – Hold, or be eligible to hold an Indian passport with
you’ve been selected by Skyborne and IndiGo, you will unrestricted rights to live and work in India and
embark on your pilot training, comprised of three phases: travel worldwide
Phase One: US FAA CPL SEIR (12 months) – Have a DGCA computer number
This first phase provides you with the training required to What academic qualifications do I require?
obtain a US FAA Part 141 Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
– 10+2 with at least 51% in each of English, Maths and
with Instrument Rating (IR). Training will take place at our
Physics.
fairweather training base, Skyborne Airline Academy
Vero Beach, Florida. Is there an age restriction?
You must be aged between 18 and 32 years on the first
Phase Two: US FAA to India DGCA Flight Licence day of the selection process.
Conversion (2 months)
This phase of training will be completed in India and Are there any medical requirements?
will require you to take the DGCA-examined flight test You must hold a current and valid DGCA Class 1 Aviation
to convert your US FAA CPL with IR to DGCA CPL with IR. Medical Certificate and obtain a US FAA Class 1 Medical
Skyborne has partnered with training providers in India Certificate before you commence your flight training.
to deliver this phase of training.
Is there a language proficiency requirement?
Phase Three: Combined MCC & A320 Type Rating You must be fluent in English – both written and spoken.
(3 months) As a guide, you must be proficient enough to achieve
In the third and final phase of the program you will IELTS level 5.5 minimum, or equivalent English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Test of English for
complete a combined Multi-Crew Co-Operation Course
International Communication (TOEIC) test score.
(MCC) and DGCA approved Type Rating on the Airbus
A320. The Type Rating training will be delivered at an IndiGo Is there a pricing structure?
Approved Type Rating Provider. We have created a pricing structure that attempts to
include as many requirements as possible.

Please visit skyborne.com/in/skyborne-indigo-program