CAE Indigo Cadet Pilot Program Classes
India
Location
Dwaraka, Sec-7, Delhi
Guidance
Capt. Awadesh Tomer
Batch
1 March 2026
Complete preparation for CAE Indigo Cadet Pilot Program Classes with expert guidance and mock test support.
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21 Feb 2026
Time
11:00 AM
Access the industry's most rigorous DGCA-simulated testing environment.
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When you sit with Capt. Tomar for counselling, it doesn’t feel like a formal session. It feels like talking to someone who has already walked the path you’re trying to understand. He knows how confusing the beginning can be — medicals, DGCA Computer Number, ground classes, flying school choices, budgets — everything feels overwhelming at first. He speaks honestly. If something is risky, he will tell you. If something is unnecessary, he will explain why. There are no big promises or shortcuts — just practical guidance based on real experience in aviation. The focus is simple: help you make the right decision from day one. Because one wrong step in pilot training can cost time and money. Capt. Tomar makes sure you understand the process clearly before you move ahead.
Counselling with Capt. Deval Soni is deeply personal, because his journey into aviation was never smooth or handed to him easily. He understands the confusion, the financial pressure, the fear of making the wrong decision, and the emotional stress that comes with chasing a cockpit dream. He has lived that uncertainty himself. During counselling, he does not simply explain the process — he shares perspective. From medicals and DGCA Computer Number to ground school strategy, flight training choices, budget planning, and airline preparation, everything is discussed honestly. When you speak to Capt. Deval, you are not talking to a counsellor — you are talking to someone who once sat exactly where you are sitting now.
Become a Professional Airline Pilot through the structured IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program in partnership with CAE, a global aviation training leader.
All official cadet openings are listed only on:
https://www.goindigo.in/careers.htmlThe CAE – IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program is built as a structured airline-integrated pathway. It transforms a student with zero flying experience into an Airbus A320-ready airline pilot through two clearly defined professional phases.
| Phase | Qualification Earned | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | DGCA CPL (ME/IR) | Build core flying & instrument competence |
| Phase 2 | Airbus A320 Type Rating + JIT + MCC | Airline cockpit readiness under SOP |
This foundational phase develops aviation knowledge, aircraft handling discipline, instrument proficiency, and DGCA regulatory compliance.
| Training Component | Footprint | Approx Duration |
|---|---|---|
| DGCA Ground Theory | 540 Hours | ~6 Months |
| Flight Training (SE + ME) | 200 Hours | ~10 Months |
| Simulator Training | 30 Hours | Integrated within flying phase |
Total Duration: Approximately 16 Months
After successful CPL completion, cadets transition into structured airline jet operations, focusing on Airbus A320 systems mastery and multi-crew discipline.
| Component | Footprint | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ground School + CBT | 36 Hours | ~60 Days |
| Fixed Based Simulator | 20 Hours | Integrated |
JIT bridges piston aircraft flying to jet aircraft mindset and SOP discipline.
| Component | Footprint |
|---|---|
| Ground School (with exam) | 82 Hours |
| Cockpit Procedural Trainer (CPT) | 22 Hours |
| Full Flight Simulator + Skill Tests | 44 Hours |
Phase Duration: Approximately 2 Months
Before entering the airline-integrated cadet pathway, candidates must meet academic, medical, regulatory and professional benchmarks aligned with commercial aviation standards.
Complete Class 1 medical early to avoid financial risk before deposits.
Airline grooming and professional presentation standards apply throughout training and employment.
The selection process is structured, standardized, and airline-supervised. It evaluates cognitive ability, behavioural discipline, leadership traits, and cockpit readiness — not just academic knowledge.
A standardized aviation psychometric evaluation designed to measure core pilot aptitude and cognitive performance.
This stage filters candidates based on raw pilot aptitude — preparation significantly improves performance.
Conducted in the presence of the IndiGo selection panel. This round evaluates how you function in a team environment.
Airlines look for structured thinking, composure, and collaborative mindset — not dominance or silence.
Conducted by the IndiGo selection panel to assess professional alignment and long-term aviation commitment.
Interviewers evaluate maturity, composure, and understanding of airline operations.
LOI represents conditional airline pathway confirmation, subject to successful completion of training phases.
This is not just flight training. It is an airline-integrated professional pathway.
From DGCA ground theory to Airbus cockpit readiness — the pathway is structured to meet airline operational standards.
The CAE – IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program is designed as a fully integrated zero-to-airline pathway. Below is the detailed and transparent financial structure including all major inclusions.
₹97,26,800 INR
(Includes A320 Type Rating component approx. USD $31,500 calculated at ₹84 conversion rate)
| Component | Status |
|---|---|
| CASS (ADAPT) Assessment | Included |
| DGCA Medical Class II & I | Included |
| Police Verification & Drug Test | Included |
| Ground Theory – 540 Hours | Included |
| DA40 Simulator – 20 Hours | Included |
| DA42 Simulator – 10 Hours | Included |
| DA40 Aircraft – 185 Hours | Included |
| DA42 Aircraft – 15 Hours | Included |
| Uniform, Flight Bag & Ramp Jacket | Included |
| Books, Jeppesen Charts & Study Material | Included |
| Logbook, CX3 Flight Computer & Calculator | Included |
| Accommodation (16 Months) | Included |
| Food & Laundry | Included |
| Wi-Fi & Campus Transportation | Included |
| DGCA & WPC Exam Fees & License Issue | Included |
| Aviation Headset & Shoes | Included |
| 24/7 Medical Facility & Recreation Access | Included |
| Component | Status |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | Included |
| Training Material | Included |
| Food & Wi-Fi | Included |
| Transport (Accommodation ↔ Training Center) | Included |
| Visa Charges & Local Taxes | Included |
| Flight Tickets | Not Included |
This detailed inclusion breakdown ensures full financial transparency for candidates and parents. Aviation training is a significant investment, and clarity in cost structure is essential before commitment.
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