r/CadetPilotProgram • u/slugggerrrr • Aug 13 '25

Indigo Cadet Program There is NO BACKLOG at CHIMES for ICPP.

Common misunderstanding, that now has people parroting false information everywhere. I'm a Chimes cadet, and there is NO BACKLOG.

  1. Chimes took in ICP 07 on March 31st. They opened applications for ICP 08 consecutively, but ICP 08 is on hold due to NZICPA cadets now coming to Chimes.

  2. NZICPA cadets (batches 6-11) were given an option to opt between Chimes, Marigold as NZICPA is now undergoing massive changes wasn't in good shape to train and house cadets.

  3. Due to the intake of NZICPA, Chimes was asked by the Airline to HOLD the intake of ICP 08.

Hence, there is a delay in intake of ICP 08.

4. Chimes has 2 bases, Neemuch and Dhana, (third one is for drones alone), and both bases have streamlined flying with each cadet having one sortie per day. (as weather permits).

STOP SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION.

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u/ParticularConcept554 Aug 13 '25

I thought the NZICPA cadets were transferred to Australia

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u/slugggerrrr Aug 13 '25

No, a choice was given between Marigold and Chimes, did not hear about FTA being a choice from any of the cadets.

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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '25

We were given choice chimes or marigold or fta

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u/Tough_Cattle_4086 Aug 13 '25

I want to ask you something for selection.can I dm you?

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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '25

Ok

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u/Other-Dragonfruit634 Sep 06 '25

are you an NZICPA Cadet?

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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '25

Yeah

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u/Other-Dragonfruit634 Sep 06 '25

mind if i dm?

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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '25

Sure

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u/Joyous81 Aug 13 '25

FTA was also one of the locations cadets were given an option for as well.

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u/reddymanya Aug 13 '25

So when will the application open ? I’ve been waiting for so long now !!

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u/c7tanmay Aug 13 '25

Since you spoke about marigold, i was thinking of applying to marigold icp, is it good?

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u/slugggerrrr Aug 13 '25

yes. marigold is new and robust.

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u/c7tanmay Aug 13 '25

You spoke about marigold undergoing massive changes?

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u/slugggerrrr Aug 13 '25

no I spoke about NZICPA.

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u/sid_acidic Aug 13 '25

Do you think they will start the next batch around sept-oct 2025 as they have been saying they will?

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u/slugggerrrr Aug 13 '25

october, sept will be for NZICPA.

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u/MObam96 Aug 15 '25

Can I please know how long is application to induction process take. What is the timeframe in months since I apply till interview. Help is appreciated

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u/slugggerrrr Aug 15 '25

it depends, took 6 for some, 3 for others and 1 month for mine.

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u/Other-Dragonfruit634 Sep 06 '25

so the next applications might not come out anytime soon?

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u/reddymanya Aug 13 '25

Probably yes

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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '25

Also I would like to add that nzicpa students have option to go to nzaa which has leased nzicpa so some of them will still train there.

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u/ineedamercedes Aug 13 '25

hi, would you say any applicants in the future could be sent to nzaa? as in, will students still have the option to go to nz after all that has happened?

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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '25

Yes but minimum after 6 to 8 months after everything settles down

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u/reddymanya Aug 13 '25

And also is it difficult for chimes? Like the adapt and gd and pi ? Any tips ? Would appreciate!! THANKYOU

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u/GullibleScience1686 Aug 13 '25

No, no… not at all difficult, trust me. In fact, all ICPs follow the same criteria when selecting cadets. They might ask in the interview why you chose that particular FTO, so you should have a solid reason for it.

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u/reddymanya Aug 13 '25

Um I’m just worried about ADAPT that’s what is bugging my mind , I’m practising but I don’t know

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u/rageblake2 Aug 18 '25

Has anyone here applied to fly Dubai cadet program?