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“SHORTAGE OF CAPTAINS”
North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East are likely to see the largest shortages of Captains
while Europe, Africa, and Latin America remain closer to equilibrium. In North America, with an
aging pilot population and heavy use of early retirements, the shortage re-emerges quickly and is
projected to reach 25 percent of the total demand by the year 2025.
In a competitive market, all airlines are and will be struggling to get Captains, who are properly
trained, hold Indian/EASA ATPL, PIC Type Rating and with Airline Pilot in Command (PIC)
experience, enough to fly as a Captain on their fleet , in a short span of time and at minimum
training cost.
By
Unique Training Programme- Airline Captain Course (Ab Initio) for grant of CPL by DGCA
Designed for those who aspire to get Indian Commercial Pilot Licence and become a Captain in
any airline, by a team of Spirit Air, comprising of retired Air India pilots, having more than three
decades of experience in training airline pilots.
Ground Training at Bangalore; Flying Training at Spirit Air’s upcoming FTO at Hosur and in
airspace under control of HAL, Bangalore.
Financial Support from Spirit Air’s partner bank -Educational Loan without security/collateral
will be available to cover training fee to the selected candidates (as per RBI guidelines), with
moratorium in payments during training period.
Unique support from Spirit Air during employment as a Captain, towards Educational Loan
repayment.
Candidates can come out of the long queue for CO-PILOT/FIRST OFFICER jobs and join Spirit Air as
Trainee Captains.
Candidates can:
Start their career with 200 hours of flying experience as a Trainee Captain on King Air 250/
Islander BN2T-4S in a Scheduled Commuter Airline.
On completion of 4 years as a Captain with Spirit Air, get Loyalty Bonus of PIC Type
Rating (Left Seat)- ATR 72/ Airbus- 220 / 320; B- 737; EMB -190/195
Join Spirit Air’s partner airline across the world as a DIRECT ENTRY CAPTAIN with
Valid INDIAN & EASA ATPL.
PIC Type Rating (Left Seat) on A- 220 / 320; B- 737; EMB 190/195.
Minimum 2500 Flight hours on ME Turbo Prop in Scheduled Commuter Airline.
Minimum 1500 hours PIC experience on ME Turbo Prop in Scheduled Commuter Airline.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION: SPIRIT AIR LLP
COMPANY
[1] Background
Spirit Air LLP is based at Bangalore with its promoters and management team comprising of retired Air
India officials with more than three decades of experience in operations, training, commercial, human
resources and aircraft maintenance.
Spirit Air received its Non-Scheduled Operating Permit from DGCA in 2009 vide 19/2009 and operated
non- scheduled flights with Cessna Sky Hawk and Cessna Grand Caravan 208 B. till the expiry of its AOP
in 2015
Spirit Air will be starting Scheduled Commuter Airline for connecting districts of India with major towns
and cities, with an objective to create opportunities for smaller places by connecting them to the main
stream through its commuter flights for passengers and cargo (perishable) with its proposed aircraft
bases across India in a phased manner.
[2.2]
Spirit Air will be operating flights under Regional Connectivity Scheme-UDAN, of Govt. of India.
[2.3]
Spirit Air will be operating charter flights/ non-scheduled flights, on demand, across India.
[2.4]
Spirit Air has received NOC from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India to operate Scheduled
Commuter Air Transport Services.
With the result, flights can be operated from existing airfields, located in the districts of India, without
any investment in ground navigational aid or in constructing runways.
[3.1]
Aircraft will be inducted on operating lease from Ireland based aircraft leasing company. MOU signed
with leasing company is available:
[5] Maintenance of Aircraft: Aircraft will be maintained by DGCA approved MRO and CAMO.
MOU for maintenance of aircraft with DGCA approved MRO and CAMO is signed and is
available on:
[6.1]
Maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of selected aircraft for its proposed scheduled commuter
Educational Qualification: for grant of Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL-Aeroplane), an applicant should
have passed Class 12(10 +2) or an equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics, from a
recognized board/university.
Knowledge: He shall pass a written examination in Air Regulations, Air Navigation, Meteorology and
Aircraft & Engines and Signals (practical) examination for interpretation of aural and visual signals, as
per the syllabus prescribed by the DGCA.
Flying Experience: for grant of Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL-Aeroplane), an applicant, shall produce
evidence of having satisfactorily completed as a pilot of an aeroplane on the date of application for
licence not less than two hundred hours of flight time.
Flying Training: for grant of Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL-Aeroplane), an applicant, shall have
completed the flying training in accordance with the syllabus prescribed by the DGCA.
[6.2] Recruitment:
Spirit Air is recruiting students, who have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics & Math, from
recognised Board/University, have got selected, post registration and screening test and are willing to:
Spirit Air will provide- TRAINING JOB CAREER - All @ One Place
[7] TRAINING:
Selected candidates will undergo Airline Captain Course (Ab Initio) for grant of CPL by DGCA
Details of course, training fee, financial support from bank and Spirit Air is available on:
Refer Website: https://spiritairindia.com/img/approvals/pdf/pdf-1722931.pdf
REGISTRATION OPEN
Details of registration and screening test are attached herewith as Annexure II, for your kind
reference.
[8] JOB
On completion of training under Airline Captain Course and on receipt of CPL from DGCA, Candidates
will need job immediately to start earning, either to get their investment back or for repaying
educational loan. At that point of time, they can either join the long queue for a Co-Pilot/ First Officer
job, which will require further investment or join Spirit Air immediately* as a CAPTAIN on King Air 250/
Islander BN2T-4S, start earning and repaying bank loan
In case, NCC- B/ C- Certificate holders want to be assured of a Captain’s job with Spirit Air, on receipt of
their CPL, they can sign employment agreement with Spirit Air at the time of signing training agreement,
itself with attractive stipend, salary/allowances/bonus as given below:
Flying Allowance
[ 96- Onwards@Rs.2500/hr]
Boeing- -737
EMB--190/195
ATR-72
* On completion of 4 years from the date of release as a Captain with good understanding within the company.
Start your career with 200 hrs of flying experience, as a CAPTAIN on King Air 250/ Islander
BN2T4S**
Get ATPL on completion of 1500 hrs of flying on multi engine turboprop aircraft with PIC
experience
On completing 4 years as a Captain, you will get Loyalty Bonus as PIC Type Rating (Left Seat) on
A 220/ 320 / B 737/ EMB 195/ATR 72 worth Rs. 35 lakhs
join as DIRECT ENTRY CAPTAINS in Spirit Air’s partner airlines
Selection for Airline Captain Course AB Initio is through registration and screening test,
REGISTRATION OPEN
Eligibility Criteria for Registration
For
Appearing in screening test for admission to Airline Captain Course Ab Initio
Preferred:
[A] 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics with NCC “B/C” Certificate
(Air/Army/Naval)
OR
[B] 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics and have appeared in SSB
after qualifying in written exam conducted by UPSC -NDA/CDS
OR
[C] Graduates in Science/Engineering/Architecture
**Financial Support from Bank will be available to cover training cost to selected candidates
NB: Candidates belonging to Category A & B are exempted from written test.
SELECTION PROCESS
Step I - Registration
Candidates who are interested in joining Airline Captain Course (Ab Initio) for grant of CPL, should,
register for screening test after paying registration fee-Rs.10,000+1800(GST@18%) = Rs.11800 through
NEFT or Google Pay to Spirit Air LLP-Account No: 919020093513112-IFSC Code: UTIB0002927
(2) For candidates belonging to category A & B, Registration Fee will be Rs.1000 + 180 (GST@18%)
=Rs.1180
(3) Selected candidates will get back the registration fee (excluding GST) on joining
(A) Written test - English - 100 Multiple Choice Questions - 100 Marks - Duration 60 minutes; Test of
Reasoning - 200 Multiple Choice Questions - 200 Marks - Duration 120 minutes.
(B) Personality Test / Interview —100 Marks. The skill sets to be assessed during the interview would
broadly be listed as below
(2) Communication skills ... this would primarily be to assess your comprehension and responses
(3) Critical thinking ... To be able to make quick and logical conclusion to a given situation
(4) Clarity of purpose ... Why are you choosing airline Captain as a career to join Spirit Air over others, in
your career plan? Power Point Presentation - duration max 05 minutes
NB: (1) Candidates belonging category A & B are exempted from written test
(2) For NCC B/C Certificate Holders: planned place for Personality Test/ Interview – NCC
Selected candidates will be required to undergo medical examination at his/her own cost.
Selected candidates who obtains Class II & Class I Medical Certificate will be required to sign
Available on website:
https://spiritairindia.com/img/approvals/pdf/pdf-1250315.pdf
Available on website:
https://spiritairindia.com/img/approvals/pdf/pdf-8903323.pdf
ANNEXURE III
TRAINING
Airline Captain Course (AB Initio): First of its kind in the world
Airline Captain Course has been designed for those students, who aspire to get Indian Commercial Pilot
Licence and become Captains in airlines, by Spirit Air team comprising of Retired Air India Pilots having
more than three decades of experience in training airline pilots.
Trainee Pilots will be trained and mentored by Retired Air India Instructors/ Examiners on B -747/ B-777/
A-320, while undergoing Airline Captain Course
For Grant of Indian Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Instrument Rating and Multi Engine Aircraft
Endorsement, by Indian DGCA, selected candidates will undergo ground/theory classes and simulator
training at Bangalore (w.e.f June2023) and flying training at is upcoming FTO at Hosur (w.e.f October
2023) and in airspace under control of HAL, Bangalore, post grant of due approval by DGCA.
N.B.:
(2) Arrangements for aircraft parking, maintenance, hanger at Hosur Airport, in place
Refer Website: https://spiritairindia.com/img/approvals/pdf/pdf-6642483.pdf
(3) Type of Aircraft -Single Engine Piston- Cessna 172S/Multi Engine DA 42/any other aircraft
approved by DGCA
(4) Source of Aircraft: Aircraft will be inducted on operating lease from Ireland based aircraft leasing
company. MOU signed with leasing company is available:
(8) No rule of DGCA prohibits selected candidates to undergo ground /theory classes with Spirit Air
and pass the written exam conducted by DGCA for grant of CPL, prior to the commencement of
flying training at DGCA approved FTO.
(9) No rule of DGCA prohibits Spirit Air to conduct ground /theory classes at Bangalore for its
candidates as required for CPL, prior to the commencement of flying training at DGCA approved
FTO.
(10) Airline Captain Course is planned in such a way that selected candidates will have passed all the
theory exams of DGCA as required for CPL, prior to commencement of flying training.
(11) Ground Classes will be conducted by Retired Indian Air Force Officers -QFI/Navigation
Ground classes- Physical and On-line- Theory subjects as per DGCA syllabus for issue of CPL
Simulator Training-Flying Training Exercises (by Retired Air India Instructors/Examiners) as per DGCA
syllabus for issue of PPL and CPL
Including followings:
Aircraft Orientation.
Review and Revision of Pilot Operating Handbook (POH).
Normal and Emergency Procedures.
Local Flying Day and Night Flying - VFR/IFR.
Airline Route Flying - IFR Approaches - VOR/ILS/RNP.
Flying in Hilly Terrain.
Flying in Adverse Weather Conditions.
Airline Oriented Procedures and Call Outs.
Flight Operations using airline standard Jeppesen Charts-Terminal, Enroute-Low Altitude/ High
Altitude/VFR.
Handling of Passengers in abnormal situations.
Refuelling, Transit Checks and Certifications.
How to manage command over designated Co-Pilot in normal and abnormal situation.
How to interact, behave, liaison with ground personnel, security and regulatory authorities as a
Captain during flight operations.
Location: Bangalore
Phase II - 6-8 months
Flying Training for Issue of PPL
Issue of SPL.
Flying Training for 40 hours on DA40 NG/Cessna 172S and Skill Test for issue of PPL.
Submission of documents to Local DGCA for issue of PPL.
Issue of PPL.
Location: Hosur-TAAL Airfield (Spirit Air’s upcoming FTO in October 2023) and other bases ( as required,
depending upon the weather. Ref- DGCA -CAR-Section-7-Series D, Part I, Issue II- Para -12.6.2)
Location: Hosur-TAAL Airfield (Spirit Air’s upcoming FTO in October 2023) and other bases
(as required, depending upon the weather. Ref- DGCA -CAR-Section-7-Series D, Part I, Issue II- Para -12.6.2)
*Ref-Aircraft Rules 1937 -6. Privileges—…Rules 39-B, 39-C and 42, the privileges of the holder of a Private Pilot’s Licence shall
be to act, but not for remuneration, as Pilot-on-command or as Co-pilot of any aeroplane which is entered in the Aircraft Rating
of his licence and carry passengers therein: Provided that — (i) no flight is undertaken for hire or remuneration of any kind,
whatsoever;
Location: Bangalore
Training Cost
Airline Captain Course (Ab-Initio) - Flying Training Fee
N.B.: Candidates belonging to Category A & B are exempted from providing bank guarantee.
When demanded, candidate, will make payment of required training fee through RTGS and the
Bank Guarantee provided by the candidate will be returned on receipt of Instalment III
In case candidate fails to pay the training fee when demanded, the available Bank guarantee of
Rs. 5 Lakhs will be encashed and training agreement will stand terminated, automatically.
We understand that investment in a career as Airline Captain is high and will be a major decision for
meritorious students and their family. In this background, to reduce the personal investment
requirement or financial pressure on students and their family:
EMI Allowance – Rs. 50,000 /month, to help you to repay loan amount.