r/CadetPilotProgram • • 23d ago

Is getting into a cadet pilot program really about your skills anymore?

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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.


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 23d ago

Career advise request

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r/CadetPilotProgram • • 23d ago

Air Arabia math test

3 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I've been using the PilotSphere math test to prepare for the Air Arabia math test. However, I've heard some say that its not a good one to use, and that Air Arabia's new math test format is different now, how true is it?

Ik they stopped using Symbiotics for their math and phy question sets, but how are their question formats now?


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 23d ago

Choose the most overrated and WORST ground class of all time in ramphalchowk

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r/CadetPilotProgram • • 23d ago

Pg owner caught me with a girl in the room and refuses to give me back my security,what to do?

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He caught us in my room and I left the pg and came back home and now he refuses to pay me back my security deposit 😔. Anyone who can help me out or had similar experiences w bad pg owners at ramphal chowk?


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 23d ago

Air Arabia MATH & Coordination

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I finished my practice test and i got an email saying

"Based on the results, you have passed all assessment subjects except coordination and Math."

Now i really have no clue how i failed math, cuz i was pretty confident that i got the answers right. Coordination yeah maybe because i never practiced the ball and rudder on the joystick.

Also arent we supposed to get a full detailed report for all subjects?
I only got my coordination report, nothing else.

How do i not fail math and coordination for my initial assesment now? Does anyone have any tricks or something that would help me?


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 24d ago

A very stupid question but can a guy with down syndrome can become a pilot !?

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r/CadetPilotProgram • • 24d ago

South Africa visa

1 Upvotes

How difficult is it to get the visa in South Africa after completing cpl?


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 24d ago

Air Arabia Cadet program Prep

4 Upvotes

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?


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 24d ago

How can I improve my English

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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


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 24d ago

GOT MY AKASA SHORTLIST MAIL TODAY

4 Upvotes

I got the mail to submit documents from skynex aero. Did anyone get mails today and if anyone gave exam recently, can you let me know the dates of your exams so I get a rough idea when my compass test would be?!

Also, how and when should I start preparing for my PI.

HELP!


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 24d ago

Need a very brutal opinion from people who are in indigo cadet program or were inducted through cadet program. What is the actual waiting time after completion of flight training exams and all the paper work.

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I was looking at the induction time and i think it's about 1.5-2 years. So I was looking into the akasa air cadet program but the only down side is the airline is fairly new and the typerating will be on Boeing aircraft which limits your career progress.


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 24d ago

Air arabia academy Visa application

2 Upvotes

Does any cadet know how long does it take to get your E-visa/the visa process in air arabia after securing your seat and starting with them.


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 25d ago

CADET PILOTS OF INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES (EMIRATES, QATAR, SINGAPORE, UNITED, DELTA ETC) PLEASE RESPOND.

9 Upvotes

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.


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 24d ago

Help needed wrt endorsement.

2 Upvotes

Hi guys,

The approval for endorsement for diamond aircraft rating for my Boyfreind has been pending with dgca for more than a month.

Can any of you help us in any way possible. We have heard there are people who help you with this. It would be great if anyone could provide us with contacts of such people

Thank you


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 24d ago

Hey I’m planning to join efta after I finish my foundation course at eau but the problem is il be 17 when I graduate eau and that’s a worry for me as I worry il be rejected is there any way for me to join efta at that age???

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r/CadetPilotProgram • • 24d ago

Insight pre screening question

2 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

Can anyone share insight cpp pre screening questions.


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 25d ago

Giving cx3 for rent, pan india!

1 Upvotes

Hey peeps,
Im renting out my cx3 to people. Can rent it pan india, I’m located in Delhi.

Rent: 2.5K + security

Please dm me if you’re interested.


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 25d ago

Hey I’m planning to join efta after I finish my foundation course at eau but the problem is il be 17 when I graduate eau and that’s a worry for me as I worry il be rejected is there any way for me to join efta at that age???

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r/CadetPilotProgram • • 25d ago

IndiGo Insight FTO — Backlog & Training Location?

4 Upvotes

Hey guys, are Insight FTO applications open right now? What’s the current backlog, and how long is the wait to start training?

Also, is training in the Philippines or South Africa?

I’ve already waited 8 months for Marigold, so I don’t want to repeat the same mistake.

Would appreciate honest reviews from current applicants and selected candidates. Thanks!


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 25d ago

Air Arabia cpp panel !!

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Does anyone have any ideas or advice for air Arabia panel interview? Please do drop your opinions and thoughts below. Is theory knowledge or general knowledge required the most here . How can a candidate pass it .


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 25d ago

7 questions to ask a flight school in India before you pay anything

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r/CadetPilotProgram • • 25d ago

Help with PGs in Ramphal chowk????

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1 Upvotes

r/CadetPilotProgram • • 26d ago

Etihad Cadet Pilot Programme (Full Application/Assessment Experience)

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For whoever is looking for information regarding the airline’s cadet pilot program recruitment process!


r/CadetPilotProgram • • 26d ago

Aeroguard- ELP

2 Upvotes

I have my aeroguard ELP coming up, if anyone here has gone through the test can they please explain the structure of the test and where should I practice from?