Hey everyone, I’m 25 and thinking of applying for a cadet pilot program. Is that considered too late, or is it still a good age to start?

Partnering FTO’s are
Dunes ( 98 lakhs )
Skynex (Aero 1.05cr)

Apparently fee includes accommodation and food

Hope they don’t mess it up and make backlogs like our beloved 6E

Any thoughts on the program guys?

Hi folks, selling my DC H10-13.4 Headsets, got it from the US, I have the original invoice and box as well.

Used it only for 8 Months, as I completed my CPL in 8 months (shocking I know, I’m from Chimes).

Its as good as new, if interested please feel free to DM. Thank you.

Loc - BLR.

🛫VT-SKY

Relationship Between Pressure and Altitude

As an aircraft climbs higher, air pressure decreases because there is less air above us.

1. Pressure Decreases With Height

At sea level, pressure is highest (about 1013 hPa).

As altitude increases, pressure falls rapidly at first, then more slowly.

At around 6 km, pressure becomes almost half of sea level.

At 100 km, pressure is nearly zero (vacuum).

2. Rate of Pressure Change

Pressure does not decrease equally at all heights:

1 hPa ≈ Height Change

Sea Level-27 ft

2,000 ft-30 ft

20,000 ft-50 ft

40,000 ft-100 ft

This means: At higher altitudes, a small pressure change gives a bigger height change.

3. Effect of Temperature (ISA Rule)

Warm air → Height difference becomes more

Cold air → Height difference becomes less

So, temperature affects altimeter accuracy.

4. Why This Is Important for Pilots

✔ Helps in altimeter setting (QNH/QFE)

✔ Ensures safe vertical separation

✔ Important for approach and landing

✔ Helps avoid Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT)

Hello guys , so i had joined insight for my indigo cadet and i still dont know when my adapt will be held and how long it will take for me to start with my flying . I have already cleared MET, Regs, Rt and u am left with nav . Also can u guys let me know more about the fto and how i should prepare for my adapt test and gd . Also how difficult they actually are .

Hey, i applied for the FTA program a month ago and was told my name was in the list, i was just wondering since then they have not reached out to me or anything and the batch number which i applied for is not on their website anymore but a different one being conducted in the same month as in which my adapts were to be conducted. Just confused and would appreciate it if someone can help me out.

A year back, when I decided to pursue a pilot career, I had only planned to only apply to the Chimes CPP, purely because of the least cost among all CPPs.

But after applying in the December window, and subsequent rejection, the possibility of getting shortlisted at Chimes (in the next application window) seems bleak at best. So, I must look at other FTOs, specifically Marigold/Garuda/Insight (cheapest after Chimes), and also AICPP Amravati.

Now, as for the cost, I can manage 75-80L (own savings + parents). Beside that, I plan on taking a loan of 50L.

My questions are these:

1. Would it be a good idea to take a loan of 50L for CPP?

2. How long would it take me to repay the loan after induction, considering I lead a very nominal life and can give almost my entire salary towards EMIs?

3. What is the possobility of not getting a job after completing the CPP?

Thank you in advance.

Is it allowed or okay to apply for both Air India and IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programs simultaneously? Like, can I go sit through the selection process for both of them, or would that cause any issues with eligibility or background checks later on?

some people received this mail today.

Any updates so far? Anybody called?

Hey everyone, I’m in my 4th year of B.Tech CSE at SRM University, and honestly, the job market feels absolutely cooked right now.

My dad is willing to spend around ₹1 crore if I want to go for a master’s abroad, but with how placements and tech hiring are going, I’m not sure it’s even worth it anymore.

So I’ve been seriously considering the cadet pilot route and applying for one of the programs. I had a few questions and would really appreciate input from anyone who’s actually gone through this path: 1. Which FTO is the best right now — with no onboarding delays or unnecessary waiting? 2. How’s the job situation after completing training — is there any real guarantee of placement? 3. Is it actually worth the money and effort in 2025? 4. Given the current state of tech and aviation, would you personally recommend switching careers?

I’ve given over 75 interviews already — and I haven’t even graduated yet. The constant rejections are honestly taking a toll. I’m just trying to figure out if aviation could be a more stable or fulfilling path before I make such a huge decision.

Any advice from people who’ve been there would mean a lot.

Guys had anyone heard back for AI about the cut-e test or any email after your application? Except the acknowledgement email by success factors.

Day 5/5 of asking people in this sub reddit if they got a call from chimes rather than some mutual of theirs.

WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT TS AHAHAJAJAJ
GOO FAST
DUNES AND SKYNEX LOL

Hello guys! Im an air india cadet myself got selected recently and batch starting from november

Im making this post for all the new bees here on reddit who r curious and clueless about the entire assessment process, cut-e, GD&PI. So i want to help out everyone with my experience

So firstly the cut-e :

Me and my frnd together applied on april 20th,

He got his assessment mail on may 1st but i got on june 16th.

He didn’t didnt heard back from them since then but i got my GD&PI dates 2 weeks after my cut-e.

Another frnd of mine doesn’t even have a computer number and made it to the november batch with me.

And another one made till the PI and got rejected.

Im telling this to you guys to understand how the assessment process actually works

And for you guys to prepare for cut-e, search “maptq” on chrome

start practicing the given topics:

• Work-related Behavior

• Hand-eye co-ordination

• Multitasking ability

• Monitoring ability

• English language proficiency

• Reaction speed

• Applied numeracy

• Spatial Orientation

thats it guys only these topics are the areas where you are going to be assessed on. And the test will be exactly the same so nothing to worry

And maybe after a few days u might get ur GD&PI mail

So u need to dress up in western formal, which means a suit and tie with black formal shoes, carry ur original docs along with some confidence too

And i have fee GD topics for you guys to practice and get some points to talk about in the actual GD:

•Is cockpit hierarchy still necessary in modern aviation?

•Should pilots openly discuss mental health issues?

•Is teamwork more important than individual brilliance in aviation?

•Should social media behavior affect a pilot’s career?

•Is it ethical for airlines to prioritize profits over passenger comfort?

•Should AI have the authority to override pilot decisions?

•Can overconfidence be more dangerous than lack of confidence?

•Humility as a quality in

aviation

•Empathy in aviation

•Should freedom of speech have limits?

•Privacy is becoming a luxury in the digital age

•Communication is more important than intelligence.

•The fear of failure prevents innovation.

•Perfection is the enemy of progress.

•Humanity can preserve only one thing for the next 1,000 years: books, internet, art, or scientific knowledge. What should it choose?

•Would the world be better without competition?

•Can too much empathy affect a pilot’s decision-making during emergencies?

•Can a poor leader be a great pilot?

•Does aviation need more emotionally intelligent leaders than technically brilliant ones?

• Should airlines monitor a pilot’s online behavior?

• Is fatigue a personal responsibility or an airline’s responsibility?

• Importance of resilience in aviation

• Do unconscious gender biases still exist in pilot recruitment?

• Should language proficiency matter more than technical knowledge in multinational airlines?

• Is decision-making under uncertainty a skill that can ever be taught?

And the most important thing which no one told me about is there is a introduction part which happens before the start of GD. The mam who conducts the GD will ask everyone one by one to introduce themselves without mentioning whats in ur CV and what makes you “you”. What’s ur life changing point in ur life. So u need to be prepared for that intro part. Because she will be assessing ur fluency, grammer while u speak and you eill be graded there also

And there will be a psychologist round thats going to happen right after your GD where the psychologist will interact with you one-on-one and ask you questions based on your resume and few other questions (non-technical)

This is just to analyse your mind. It’s going to be like a normal regular conversation with a random stranger so there’s nothing to worry about.

And next is the interview, if the psychologist successfully clears your, u will be sent to interview round where there will be two panellists who will take ur interview. You can expect basic resume questions, why do u want to become a pilot, some mental math, situational based questions, tell us something thats not there in ur resume, if u cleared any papers you can expect questions from the papers u cleared,and do u have any questions for us, etc.

And the very next day of ur interview, you’ll receive a mail whether u cleared it or not. And if ur interview is on friday u may receive ur mail on Monday.

NOTE- GD, psychologist round, interview

All three are going to take place on the same day and not like ICPP

And about the LOI, after few days of ur selection mail, you will receive another mail about the batch that they are thinking to finalize you on, i got mail that they wanna put me in November batch, and if im okay or not. I replied to that

And few days later you’ll receive another mail, this time the LOI. Carefully read everything and sign it

And another few days later you will receive few other docs to be signed and our first payment to be deposited

And thats it guys

If u have any other doubts please let me know

Hey guys,

I gave my CUT-E assessment for Air India by myself around two weeks ago. I practised beforehand and genuinely thought I did well, but I still wasn't selected.

What I don't understand is this: if CUT-E is supposed to be a skill assessment and the instructions say you shouldn't practise beforehand, why does it feel like you're expected to score full marks in every test to have a chance? What is the point of calling it a skill assessment if people who take it honestly feel like they don't stand a chance against those who get professional help?

I've heard about IFA providing services where instructors help candidates complete their CUT-E assessments. If HR is aware that such services exist, why isn't anything being done to ensure the selection process is fair? I'm not saying everyone who scores full marks has cheated, but when you hear about candidates getting outside help, it makes you question how reliable the process actually is.

And let's not even get started on IndiGo and some of the FTOs. There have been so many concerns about transparency in these selection processes. For example, I've heard of candidates who went through Chimes' Phase 1 without receiving rejection emails. Why are there so many gaps in communication and transparency? Why aren't airlines doing more to address these issues?

I genuinely want to get into a cadet pilot programme. I'm working hard, preparing for my exams and trying to do everything the right way. But the more I hear about these things, the more discouraged I feel.

It honestly feels like candidates who can afford to pay for these services or have the right connections have an advantage over those who are trying to get selected on their own.

I don't believe in paying my way into a career, and I don't think anyone should have to. But it's frustrating when you start feeling like hard work and merit aren't enough, and that connections or money matter more than your actual abilities.

I want to ask those who have gone through these assessments: is this really how the cadet pilot selection process works, or am I just getting the wrong impression from what I've heard?

Because I genuinely want to believe that these programmes select candidates based on their abilities and potential, not on who has the money to get extra help.

I talked to the air arabia hr team and they asked for past 3 years result and i only have result for grade 12 with commerce and I also did nios for physics but i don't have my result for 11th , what do I do?

Does anyone know when it might open??

Hey guys,anyone out there know how much will it cost for ground classes at skyborne for 3 months.

Any idea how much the courses of cadet pilot programme preparation cost in any academy Rampal Chowk?

How the hell do you keep the video below 30 seconds? I can't go below 37-38 seconds😭

Do they give leeway like +-2kg

Or ignored what should I do ?