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IndiGo is India's foremost low-cost airline and has partnered with L3Harris Flight Academy in Orlando, Florida, to
bring you this Cadet Pilot Program.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Selected by IndiGo from day one, you will embark upon a unique route of training. Successful completion of training
and the final checks by IndiGo will take you directly to the role of Junior First Officer on the Airbus A320 aircraft,
flying IndiGo domestic and international routes.
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Status: Full-time
Duration: 24 months, subject to scheduling
Type: Integrated CPL/MEIR
Required experience: Little or none
Employment: Airline pilot preparation
Location: Florida / India
KEY FEATURES:
L3Harris / IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program
Dual license-USA FAA and DGCA CPL/MEIR
IndiGo employment if successful
Latest-generation aircraft and simulators
Professional training environment
TRAINING FOOTPRINT
Below is an example of the training footprint for the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program Integrated CPL (MEIR):
Phase Duration Location
DGCA Ground School and DGCA exams 4 months India
Commercial Pilot License with Multi-Engine add on 16 months Orlando, Florida
and Instrument Rating (CPL MEIR)
Flight License Conversion 2 months India
DGCA CPL Issuance 1 months India
DGCA A320 Type Rating 2 months USA or Thailand
THE COST OF TRAINING
This IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program is self-funded. All cadets will be required to provide evidence of funding to cover
program costs before commencing training. The funding required for the IndiGo program comprises:
Total Cost: $135,000 - $137,500
DGCA Ground School: $5,500
CPL MEIR Flight Training: $86,000
DGCA License Conversion: $4,500-$7,000*
Type Rating: $39,000
* Dependant of flying hours required
What’s included?
All L3Harris Flight Academy training
Equipment and uniform
Airfield fees
Accommodation for the duration of training at the L3Harris Flight Academy in Orlando, Florida
Exams and skills test fees
Initial U.S. FAA to Indian DGCA conversion CPL MEIR License issue fee
ENTRY CRITERIA
To apply for this airline Cadet Pilot Program, you must meet the following requirements:
Age Must be between 18 and 32 years of age at time of
application.
Education and English language Fluent in English (verbal and written).
10+2 with minimum score of 51% in each of the
following subjects: Physics, Maths and English
OR Higher Degree in the above subjects with an average
score of 51%
OR Engineering Degree with a minimum score of 51%
Medical Able to obtain and maintain Indian DGCA and FAA Class 1
Medical Certificate.
Visas Have a valid passport and the unrestricted right to live
and work in India, with the ability to travel unrestricted
worldwide.
Background and selection Indian national or Overseas Citizen of India.
Pass all IndiGo referencing checks.
Pass L3Harris selection process and interview
with IndiGo.
Funding Must have access to the full funding required for this
program.