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Air India Cadet Pilot Program Classes - Enroll Now for March 2026 Batch

Air India Cadet Pilot Program Classes

Air India Cadet Pilot Program Classes

India

Location

Dwaraka, Sec-7, Delhi

Guidance

Capt. Awadesh Tomer

Batch

1 March 2026

Complete preparation for Air India Cadet Pilot Program Classes with expert guidance and mock test support.

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Air India Cadet Pilot Program Preparation Classes — Golden Epaulettes Aviation

Launch your aviation career through India’s most prestigious airline pathway. The Air India Cadet Pilot Program is the flagship pilot development route of India’s national carrier, designed to transform aspiring students into professional airline pilots under DGCA compliance.

This structured program blends rigorous academics, flight training, simulator preparation, regulatory examinations, and airline readiness into a single, end-to-end pathway. Training is aligned with DGCA (India) standards and Air India’s operational benchmarks, preparing candidates for long-term airline careers.

At Golden Epaulettes Aviation, our Air India Cadet Pilot Program Preparation Classes are mapped meticulously to official Air India selection criteria — including DGCA theory, COMPASS aptitude testing, technical knowledge, interview readiness, group dynamics, and aviation English.

Explore more aviation career guidance at www.goldenepaulettes.com

What Is the Air India Cadet Pilot Program?

The Air India Cadet Pilot Program is an airline-sponsored, end-to-end training pathway that enables candidates with little or no flying experience to become Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) holders and transition directly into the cockpit as First Officers with Air India.

The program integrates theoretical instruction, flight training, simulator sessions, safety standards, and professional progression aligned with Air India’s fleet growth and operational philosophy.

Program Summary at a Glance

Training Type Ab-initio Cadet Pilot Program
Outcome CPL + Type Rating + First Officer Role
Eligibility 18–30 yrs, 10+2 (Phy & Maths), DGCA Class 1
Duration ~24 months (incl. Type Rating)
Training Locations India (Ground) + Global Partner Schools
Estimated Cost ₹1.0 – ₹1.3 Crore*
Selection Rounds Aptitude, Interview, Simulator, Medical
Certification DGCA CPL + Aircraft Type Rating
Airline Placement Air India First Officer

*Cost estimates vary by intake, training partners, and regulatory requirements.

Program Benefits — Why This Pathway Is Transformational

  • Direct pathway to Air India airline operations
  • Fully structured training & examination sequence
  • DGCA-compliant CPL leading to airline induction
  • Financial planning & payment-support guidance
  • Global partner academy exposure
  • Airline-aligned mentorship & career readiness

For aspirants serious about pilot preparation in India, Golden Epaulettes Aviation builds every competency tested during Air India cadet selection — from aptitude and interviews to airline mindset.

Eligibility & Entry Requirements

  • Indian Citizen or OCI Card Holder
  • Age between 18–30 years at entry
  • 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics & English (min 60%)
  • Strong spoken and written English proficiency
  • Ability to obtain & maintain DGCA Class 1 Medical
  • Medically and mentally fit for commercial operations

Note: Height, vision, and additional checks may apply as per DGCA norms. Golden Epaulettes Aviation assists with medical readiness and eligibility planning.

Air India Cadet Selection Process – Detailed Breakdown

STAGE 01

Online Application Screening

Data verification, academic filtering, and documentation checks are conducted. Incomplete or inconsistent applications are eliminated early.

STAGE 02

Aptitude & Psychometric Assessment

  • Numerical reasoning
  • Spatial orientation
  • Multi-task coordination
  • Memory under time pressure
  • Decision-making logic

This stage alone rejects 40–60% of applicants nationally.

Golden Epaulettes runs airline-pattern psychometric drills, not generic aptitude tests.

STAGE 03

Group Exercise & Behavioural Observation

  • Leadership vs dominance
  • Communication clarity
  • Listening ability
  • Crew cooperation
  • Situational maturity

There is no “right answer” — only right behaviour.

STAGE 04

Technical + HR Panel Interview

  • Why aviation? Why Air India?
  • Basic aerodynamics understanding
  • Situational judgement
  • Stress response
  • Long-term career intent

Golden Epaulettes conducts real panel-style mock interviews with airline-grade questioning.

STAGE 05

Simulator / Skill Adaptability Check

  • Learning curve
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Procedural following
  • Calmness under instruction

Zero flying background candidates can pass — if trained correctly.

STAGE 06

DGCA Class 1 Medical

  • Vision standards
  • Cardiovascular health
  • ENT, neurological & psychological checks

Medical rejection ends the process permanently.

Golden Epaulettes provides pre-medical readiness guidance.

Complete Syllabus Coverage – What You Must Be Ready For

  • Air Navigation
  • Aviation Meteorology
  • Air Regulations
  • Technical General (Aircraft & Engines)
  • Radio Telephony
  • Human Performance & Limitations

These subjects are prepared not only for DGCA exams, but for airline interviews and cockpit decision-making.

Training Cost – Transparent & Realistic View

Flight Training (CPL)
₹55–70 Lakhs
Simulator & Type Rating
₹30–40 Lakhs
Exams & Living Expenses
₹10–15 Lakhs
Total Investment
₹1.0 – ₹1.3 Crore

Costs vary based on aircraft type, location, exchange rates, and regulatory changes. Golden Epaulettes assists families with financial planning before commitment.

Career Progression After Program Completion

  • First Officer → Senior First Officer → Captain
  • Aircraft allocation based on airline planning
  • Long-term stability with Air India group airlines

This is a career pathway, not a short-term contract job.

Why Golden Epaulettes Aviation Is Structurally Different

  • Airline-pattern aptitude conditioning
  • Behavioural correction workshops
  • DGCA + airline interview integration
  • One-to-one mentoring
  • Continuous evaluation till selection

Students remain enrolled till selection, not just syllabus completion.

Explore more structured aviation pathways at www.goldenepaulettes.com

How Golden Epaulettes Aviation Enhances Your Success

Our preparation programs are built to mirror every critical element of the Air India Cadet Pilot Program — from selection methodology and curriculum depth to regulatory compliance and airline professionalism. The objective is simple: prepare you for airline assessment, not just exams.

DGCA Ground Examination Coaching

Structured preparation for Air Navigation, Meteorology, Air Regulations, Technical General, and Human Performance — aligned with airline interview expectations.

Aptitude & COMPASS Test Mastery

Airline-pattern aptitude conditioning focused on numerical reasoning, spatial awareness, multitasking, memory, and decision logic.

Mock Interviews & Communication Workshops

Panel-style interviews and communication drills that reflect real airline HR and technical questioning standards.

Simulator Introduction & Practical Ground Labs

Early exposure to procedural thinking, cockpit discipline, and instruction handling — without focusing on raw flying skill.

Medical & Physical Preparation Guidance

Pre-medical readiness support covering vision standards, fitness benchmarks, and common DGCA Class 1 rejection risks.

Documentation & Application Support

Step-by-step guidance on applications, timelines, compliance checks, and error prevention during the cadet selection process.

Learn more about how we prepare future airline pilots at www.goldenepaulettes.com — where aviation careers take off with precision, discipline, and long-term vision.

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Capt. Awdhesh Tomar

Director & Founder | A320 Commander

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.

Capt.                                             Deval Soni

Capt. Deval Soni

Director & Founder | A-320 Commander

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.

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"the ground classes were highly useful and informative. the way navigation concepts are simplified is super. i cleared my dgca exams on the first attempt thanks to the structured mock series."

Rajneesh

Rajneesh

Batch of 2025

"the ground classes were highly useful and informative. the way navigation concepts are simplified is super. i cleared my dgca exams on the first attempt thanks to the structured mock series."

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