Garuda will undertake a computer-based assessment that will evaluate the candidate’s suitability for success as an airline pilot

Eligibility

➢ Age: 18-35 years on the date of application

➢ Education: 10+2 with 51% or more in each of English, Math, and Physics (NIOS           mark sheet and certificate accepted)

➢ Medical: DGCA Class 1 medical before the date of signing the IndiGo Cadet                 Pilot Agreement.

➢ Language: Fluency in English (Written and Spoken)

Assessment & Selection Process

Stage 1: ADAPT Assessment

1. ADAPT – Garuda will undertake a computer-based assessment that will evaluate the candidate’s suitability for success as an airline pilot. It will assess their knowledge in English and Math, cognitive reasoning, co-ordination and control, flight test and personality factors.

Stage 2: Group Task Assessment

2. Group Activity Conducted by IndiGo

Stage 3: Personal Interviews

3. Final Interview Conducted by IndiGo Successful Candidates are given The letter of intent (LOI) employed by IndiGo

TRAINING

• PHASE 1 – Ground School

STEP 1: Initial Ground School (GATI)

The initial ground school of 4 months of the IndiGo Cadet Program will be
conducted in Delhi-NCR with a DGCA-approved Ground School.

➢ 480 hours of Ground School
➢ 5 hours of Flight Simulator
➢ DGCA Exams
➢ SPL/FRTOL Issue
➢ Education and Police Verification
➢ South African Visa

*Cadets that have already passed their DGCA examinations will undergo an
abbreviated ground school.

STEP 2: Brush Up Ground School (43 Air School)

On arrival in South Africa, you will start a 4-week ground school after which you will appear for your SACAA examinations. These exams are split into the following and are valid for 18 months after passing.

1. Flight Performance & Planning
2. Meteorology
3. Human Performance & Limitations
4. Aircraft Technical & General
5. Navigation
6. Radio Aids & Communication
7. Air Law
8. Instruments
9. General Radio
10. IROP

The SACAA Radio License validity is tied to the validity of the SACAA CPL.

• PHASE 3 – MCC/A320 Type Rating

STEP 1: MCC (Multi-Crew Cooperation)

➢ 16 Hours Ground School for JOC/MCC
➢ 20 Hours in a MCC Simulator

STEP 2: A320 Type Rating

➢ 72 Hours Ground School with an Exam
➢ 5 Hours of UPRT ground training
➢ 20 Hours Procedural Trainer
➢ 48 Hours in a A320 Level D Simulator including LOFT, Skills Tests and
AWO/LVTO