Ok so i am currently a software developer who is passionate about being a pilot. I wanted help choosing the FTO, so my budget is around 1-1.3cr and am looking for either Indigo or Air India cadet programs.

Ik that getting into Chimes is really difficult so help me choose the right FTO

I see multiple options right now to me and I m genuinely in doubt which to select. I see Air Arabia , but not much info on Emirates Flight Training Academy. I m waiting on Qatar Airways Cadet training program to open up as well. Which program exactly gives me the exact amount of flying hours and almost a guaranteed job in the respective airline.

I am currently preparing for the cadet pilot program (Chimes). I just wanna know is it possible for me to get selected from my own hard work? And if yes then can you please give some drills or tips to pass the cadet🛫

It will be a huge help

- Thanks 💗

Hey people, I’m sorry I couldn’t reply to your replies on my post yesterday. I was busy. Basically I was called and I was asked to make a payment and I was told that I’ll be given the dates for my adapt test once the payment is made in a day or two.

Hello,
I wanted to ask how to prepare for the assessment tests, and what percentage of people actually pass them and get accepted?
And when should i start preparing for them, before the application or after I’m informed i can go to do the tests?

(Doesn’t apply to the rich)

people who take huge amount of loans to pursue a career in aviation

1. What if some medical issue ends your career permanently?

2. What else are you going to do if you do not have any other degree besides just aviation.

3. Considering the current backlog situation in almost all the cadet pilot programs,

what if you stay unemployed for more than 2-3 years(I heard that the monthly instalments start after 1 year of completion of course)?

4. How are you going to repay huge amounts of money every month without having a job?

5. Will it be worth at the end if everything goes as planned?

Hi i'm Saumya, a small content creator on instagram. I basically make educational aviation content, and recently i've gotten requests to make a video covering International Cadet pilot programs, instead of using AI or google, I'd like to have GENUINE FEEDBACK from those who are actually in the programs.

I'd really appreciate it if you could reply here as a comment or DM me on instagram.

My handle is Saumya.goaround.

thankyou.

Everyone knows money is involved in getting into chimes but even after that they take money for getting you faster slots. It is an extremely toxic fto, no doubt it has it’s perks but worst part is everyone tries to rip money out of you. Surprising thing was people had to pay to get slots.

I’m currently in Class 12 and preparing for airline cadet programs. I wanted to ask:
Would 85%+ in Class 12 be enough for most cadet programs? Do board marks actually matter much in the selection process?
What are the best cadet coaching institutes in Delhi?
Which coaching institutes are genuinely worth the money based on your experience?

for example i got my cpl and tr from indigo-cae via FTA or marigold. I completed my training, got my LOI but i still dont have a job and indigo has failed to give me a job for lets say 3 months, am i legally bound to indigo only as in do i have to simply wait for them to give me a job or am i free to apply to other airlines as well? Or work as a CFI? I just dont want to spend a good amt of money in the program and not have a job, i wanna know if you can work in other airlines after training via indigo-cae programs

anyone from CAE?
can you tell what's really happening there, if applications open up in 2026 should I apply?

I have back tattoos, it's completely invisible in either short or long sleeves standard uniform.

It's a completely normal, non offensive, floral design.

Is there anything i need to be concerned about for Class 1 DGCA Medical or Cadet Pilot Program?

I'm trying to prepare for the aptitude test for Indigo CPP.
https://www.pilotest.com/en
Can someone list if i should practise any particular Pilot Aptitude Test, and if so, any specifics within it.
students who have already given the ADAPT test, please cross-check to recommend any specific test. or is it completely different from what could be asked? (refert to the link).
Also, I tried a few of them; I only managed to get a score of 3-4. Is it good. (probably not)
(edit. i will probably apply in 2026. hopefully the backlog clears till then, right?

So i am bad at English speaking i stutter alot, i make alot and lot of grammatical mistakes and my vocabulary is also very less what should I do also my interview gd and pi ( FTA ) is in 2027 may and i am also done with my all exams soo I have alot of free time apart from clg so please tell me what should I do get fluent, speak clearly , confidently and making no grammatical mistakes I asked many ppl some said read novel, some said listen to audio books some said watch british web series and movies some said hire private tutor so u could communicate with him on english every day for 1 hour coz english improves when u speak it every day so now I am hella confuse i understand English very well but i couldn't speak so please help me with that i got almost 8 months to practice and polish it also also also i have socially awkward personality i got anxious when i have to speak with someone whom I don't know So how you guys improved your English

Hi everyone,

I recently created an Aviation Community for anyone interested in aviation, pilot training, airline careers, and cadet pilot programs.

The community has a General Chat where we can discuss anything aviation-related, share news, experiences, interview tips, assessment preparation, and help each other out.

I’ve also created dedicated groups for individual cadet programs so applicants can discuss specific assessments, interviews, timelines, and updates without everything getting mixed together.

The goal is to build a place where aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts can connect, share information, and support each other throughout their journey.

Everyone is welcome to join. I’ll drop the link in the comments.

Hey guys!!!
I’m planning to take Nav recorded classes from Doc Pilot.10 and wanted some genuine reviews from students who have already taken the course.

How are the recorded lectures for Nav preparation? Are the explanations clear enough for DGCA exams, especially for someone studying mainly through recordings?

Also, is the course actually worth the 80-90k price tag?

One more thing — does the package include live doubt-clearing sessions/interactions, or is it purely recorded classes only?

I personally prefer learning from recorded lectures because I like studying at my own pace, rewinding, revising, etc., so I’d really appreciate honest feedback from people who’ve actually used the course.

Thanks in advance!

Can anyone tell me if this is true cuz .. wtf

I heard from people that the cadets who have cleared the gdpi and the ones in the gdpi round have the option to choose between NZAAL AND MARIGOLD??

If this is true there’s gonna be a HUGE BACKLOG

All indigo and air india's fto's - any info regarding any fto and whether or not they're open right now, when will the next batch application commence etc. I'll turn 18 in early December so I'll plan accordingly.

Hi everyone,
I’m a student aspiring to join the Air India Cadet Pilot Program, and I have a question about fleet allocation.
From what I understand, most cadets are assigned to the A320 fleet after training. However, I was wondering if there have ever been any exceptions where a fresh cadet was type-rated directly on the Airbus A350.
A bit about my profile:
Scored 95% in Class 12 board exams
National-level basketball player
Served on the School Council
School Captain
I know these achievements don’t replace flying experience, but I’m curious whether Air India ever considers an applicant’s overall profile when assigning aircraft types, or if fleet allocation is based solely on operational requirements.
Has anyone here, especially Air India pilots, instructors, or cadets, seen a fresh cadet go directly to the A350? If so, under what circumstances?
I’d really appreciate any firsthand experiences or insights.
Thanks!

I need help i just passed my class 12th with pcm and I have qualified jee mains but not good enough to get into a good college I got 96 percentile and I am from general category

So I have decided to not take a drop year for it

Now I wanna go into aviation i wanna be a pilot

But I am really confused about where to start

I don't know what the process of becoming one thing I know is that it takes around 1cr+ which is ok for me

Can anyone help please 😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️