IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program

Benefit from the rare opportunity to progress directly from training to employment as a First Officer with IndiGo, India's foremost low-cost airline, flying domestic and international routes.

Selected by IndiGo from day one, you will embark upon a unique route of training. Successful completion of training and the final checks by IndiGo will take you directly to the role of Junior First Officer on the Airbus A320 aircraft, flying IndiGo domestic and international routes.

This programme is now closed for applications until 2026.

• Letter of intent (LOI) from IndiGo to employ prior to commencement of training
• Employment as Junior First Officer with IndiGo upon successful completion of training
• Equipment, uniform and training materials
• DGCA ground school training (3 examinations) including exam fees
• US FAA CPL program, including exam and test fees
• Logistics support – including accommodation, return flights and visa fees for a US study visa
• DGCA flight licence conversion training, including accommodation and licence application assistance
• DGCA A320 Type Rating
• Logistics support – including accommodations and return flights to Bangkok, Thailand

This programme is now closed for applications until 2026.

Below is an example of the training footprint for the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program Integrated CPL:

DGCA Ground School and DGCA Exams

• 3 months, India

Commercial Pilot License with Multi-Engine add on

• 16 months, Orlando (Florida)

Flight License Conversion

• 1 month, India

DGCA A320 Type Rating

• 2 months, USA or Thailand

This programme is now closed for applications until 2026.

The Acron Aviation Academy is located at Sanford International Airport in Orlando, Florida. It offers purpose-built facilities and experienced Instructors for an unparalleled training experience.

• We have over 40 years experience in pilot training
• Training in ideal conditions and an international airport environment
• Thousands of our graduates are now flying for major airlines across the world
• 100+ single and multi-engine training aircraft
• Purpose built training facilities with state-of-the-art flight training devices
• Our campus is close to Disney World and famous local beaches including Cocoa and Daytona

This programme is now closed for applications until 2026.

To apply for this airline Cadet Pilot Program, you must meet the following requirements:

Age

• Must be between 18 and 34 years and 364 days at the point of application

Education and English language

• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• 10+2 with minimum score of 51% in each of the following subjects: Physics, Maths and English

Medical

• Able to obtain and maintain Indian DGCA and FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
• No visible tattoos or body piercings
• Have a BMI range of 18 to 25 (normal weight category)

Visas

• Have a valid passport and the unrestricted right to live and work in India, with the ability to travel unrestricted worldwide

Background and selection

• Indian national or Overseas Citizen of India
• Pass all IndiGo referencing checks
• Pass Acron Aviation Academy's selection process and group exercise/interview with IndiGo

Funding

• Must have access to the full funding required for this program

This programme is now closed for applications until 2026.