FTA Indigo Cadet Pilot Program Classes in USA

Welcome to the Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) lndiGo Cadet Program. FTA has been delivering airline training programs to the world’s leading airlines since its inception in 1982. FTA became an lndiGo approved provider in 2017, and nothing gives us more pride than seeing our graduates transitioning into the IndiGo’s A320 fleet.
FTA prides itself on being an open and transparent Training Provider. Please look at FTA’s pricing information on our website, which clearly details everything that is included in our price.
You are encouraged to do a price comparison against other providers, taking into account all costs that are associated with the training program. The pricing information sheet will help you undertake the price comparison exercise. FTA operates two campuses. One is located in Adelaide, South Australia and the other in Toowoomba, Queensland. If you are successful in attaining a course position, you will be advised at which of the two campuses your training will be conducted. The training price is the same irrespective of campus location. It is worth mentioning FTA has conducted training for IndiGo Cadets at both sites in the past.
FTA trusts that the information provided is useful and should you have any further queries, please contact the FTA marketing team on indigo@flyfta.com

The application program usually runs in five phases as detailed below:

1. Phase 1: Application submission – Familiarise yourself with the contents of this page as well as the FAQs before submitting your application.
2. Phase 2: Invitation for selection – FTA will contact you on behalf on IndiGo when the selection testing can commence.
3. Phase 3: FTA Selection Testing – Should you meet eligibility criteria, details of online written tests and Cut-e assessment will be sent to you.
4. Phase 4: IndiGo Selection Testing – Should you clear Phase 3, IndiGo interview and Group Activity to follow.
5. Phase 5: Training – Should you clear phase 4, FTA will advise your course start date.

Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia, and the fifth-most populous city of Australia. In June 2021, Adelaide had an estimated resident population of 1.4 million.
Adelaide has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot dry summers and mild short winters, with most precipitation falling in the winter months. Average weather in the summer months is in the mid 30°C with average weather in the winter months being 11°C-15°C and the average yearly temperature being 23°C.
The Economist ranked Adelaide the world’s third most liveable city in 2021.

Toowoomba is a large inland city situated within a 90-minute drive from Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane, the Gold and Sunshine Coasts and two international airports (Brisbane and Gold Coast). Toowoomba has an estimated resident population of 175,000.
Toowoomba has a subtropical climate with warm summers and cool winters. Situated on top of a mountain range, our climate ranges from a cool 5°C to 16°C in winter to a mild 17°C to 27°C in summer.

FTA has designed a training program that requires travel for cadets in only two countries. The program has four phases:

1. Phase 1: India – DGCA ground theory and examinations in India
2. Phase 2: Australia – CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), Single-Engine Instrument Rating (SECIR), Multi Engine (ME) Module
3. Phase 3: India – DGCA Licence conversion flying module
4. Phase 4: India – A320 Type rating

Integrated ground theory and flying delivered over seven modules of training. On completion of the course, cadets achieve:

1. Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) – AVl50222 Diploma of Aviation (CPL-Aeroplane)
2. Single-engine Instrument Rating -AVl50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
3. Multi-engine module

Duration: 46 weeks
Flying Training (210 hours):

1. 95 hours single-engine dual
2. 100 hours single-engine solo
3. 15 hours multi-engine dual

Simulator Training (40 hours):

1. 30 hours DA40 simulator
2. 10 hours DA42 simulator

Delivery

1. 350 hours CPL (Aeroplane) and 35 hours Instrument Rating ground theory: face-to-face classroom lessons, supported by computer-based training
2. Flying: individual flying lessons

Practical Flying

1. Basic and advanced flying techniques
2. Advanced flying manoeuvres and procedures
3. Navigation
4. Night flying
5. Operating in a commercial flying environment
6. Single-engine endorsement
7. Endorsement on the use of: ILS, VOR, DGA and GNSS (RNAV)

Campus
Both campuses have been designed to cater for international students. The campuses are 30 minutes from the city centre. On campus all the training facilities are less than 5 minutes walking distance from student accommodation, including the learning re­source centre. We also provide recreational facilities. The campus is secure and we have security guards on duty at night.Residential Facilities
Student accommodation is located within the airport grounds. We have dedicated male or female accommodation units. Units house 4-6 students, each with a private bedroom and study area, plus a shared lounge, kitchenette, laundrette and bathroom facilities
FTA provides a cleaning service once a week, which includes clean linen and towels.
Units have high speed Wi-Fi coverage, enabling video and social media contact with friends and family back home.Recreational Facilities
FTA provides a large number of recreational and sporting facilities to students on campus: fully equipped gymnasium, tennis courts, swimming pool (Adelaide only), basketball court, barbeque areas and a soccer pitch.

The student welfare team consists of male and female staff that are on call 24/7. They assist students with all non-operational issues during their training, such as medical emergencies, pastoral care, administration and personal support.

1. Indian national or hold an overseas citizenship of India
2. Between 18 and 32 years at the time of application
3. Fluent in English, both written and verbal
4. Hold a 10+2 with at least 51% in each English, Maths and Physics from a recognised board or equivalent*
5. Have the ability to apply for an Australian Student Visa*
6. Have the ability to hold an unrestricted passport and the right to live and work in India
7. Have the ability to produce a Criminal Record Check basic disclosure certificate

Phase 1 - Licence Conversion Ground Theory (India)

Course Duration 3 months Licence Conversion Ground Theory Training materials Accommodation for 3 months Meals for 3 months 1st attempt at all ground theory tests Licence fees and Tax TOTAL Licence Conversion Ground Theory incl Meals and Accommodation - Phase 1 AUD 5,990


Phase 2 - CPL, SE CIR & ME Module (Australia)

1. Course duration 46 weeks
2. Training materials
3. Uniform
4. English Language Test
5. Overseas Health Insurance
6. CASA medical licence
7. Accommodation for 46 weeks
8. Meals for 46 weeks
9. 1st attempt at all flight and ground theory tests
10. Licence fees
11. Landing fees
12. 24 hour access to internet
13. 24 hour access to gymnasium
14. 24 hour student welfare support
15. Australian Government Goods and Services Tax
16. TOTAL CPL, SECIR, ME Module, Training including Meals & Accommodation - Phase 2 AUD 154,986

Phase 3 - Licence Conversion Flying Module (India)

1. Course duration 2 weeks
2. Training materials
3. Accommodation for 2 weeks
4. Meals for 2 weeks
5. Transport from accomodation faciltites to training center - yes
6. 1st attempt at all flight tests
7. DGCA Class 1 Medical Renewal
8. Tax
9. TOTAL Licence Conversion Training including Meals and Accommodation - Phase 3AUD 6,182

Phase 4 - Type rating (India)

1. Course duration 38 days
2. Training materials
3. Accommodation for 38 days
4. Meals for 38 days
5. 1st attempt at all flight and ground theory tests
6. 24 hour student welfare support
7. Type Rating DGCA Conversion Fee
8. Transport from accommodation facilities to training facilities
9. Tax
10. TOTAL Type Rating Training including Meals and Accommodation - Phase 4: AUD 57,454

Payment Plan

1. Deposit - non refundable due upon signing of agreement AUD 2,500
2. Instalment 1 - due 4 weeks prior to commencement in India AUD 5,990
3. Instalment 2 - due 2 weeks prior to arrival at FTA AUD 28,498
4. Instalment 3 - due month 2 of training at FTA AUD 30,997
5. Instalment 4 - due month 4 of training at FTA AUD 30,997
6. Instalment 5 - due month 6 of training at FTA AUD 30,997
7. Instalment 6 - due month 8 of training at FTA AUD 30,997
8. Instalment 7 - due month 11 prior to departure to India AUD 31,818
9. Instalment 8 - due prior to commencement Phase 4 AUD 31,818
10. Total AUD 224,612