Indigo Cadet Pilot Program

Fly with the best

Marigold Aviation is honoured to partner with IndiGo for their Cadet Pilot Program.

Drawing on the expertise and experience of our advisory team, we bring you a comprehensive, multi-phase program that will turn your dreams of flying into reality. 

We will manage the entire process for you so you can focus on what matters most – studying and logging flying hours. In less than 2 years you can expect to be sitting in the right seat of India’s largest and most successful airline.

Our program is only 21 months in duration and consists of the phases below

Phase 1:

DGCA Ground Theory

Clearing the DGCA exams can be a challenge, and we ensure you begin your journey with the best possible support to meet this challenge.

Padpilot, LMS & Instructor led

Subjects: Aviation Meteorology, Regulations. Navigation, Radio Telephony, Technical specific, Aviation English Language Proficiency.

Included: Padpilot ebook, LMS, 10 days of classroom session

Not included: iPad, DGCA exam fees

This phase is not included in the Program Fees

Phase 2:

Commercial Pilot Licence Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (CPL MEIR)

The heart of your flying training journey – this is where you first take to the skies! We currently offer the CPL MEIR at our Facilities in Thailand, on a modern, glass cockpit fleet equipped with Garmin avionics, within a secure and supportive student environment.

Location: Korat & Bangkok, Thailand

Duration: 12 months

Fleet: Cessna 172 (Single Engine) Diamond DA42 Twin Star (Multi Engine)

Included:

  • CPL-MEIR licenses (1st attempt),
  • Training material
  • Headsets
  • Welfare support
  • Uniforms
  • Flight Bag
  • Flight tickets to Bangkok from India
  • Local airport transfers to BAC
  • Twin-sharing accommodation with attached bath
  • Housekeeping services, WiFi-enabled campus, 3 meals per day,
  • Transport once a week to supermarkets


Not included:

  • IPad
  • Insurance – Medical & Personal Accident

Phase 3:

Foreign Licence Conversion

Earning your wings in the form of a CPL MEIR is a milestone to celebrate – but the process is not over until your licence is recognised in India. Our next phase takes you through this process as smoothly as possible.

Location: Gondia, India

Duration: 4 months

Included:

  • DGCA checks & licence fee
  • Twin-sharing accommodation
  • 3 meals per day
  • Training material
  • Headsets
  • Uniforms


Not included:

  • Domestic travel
  • Insurance

Phase 4:

A320 Type Rating

Your final step on your journey to become an Airbus A320 First Officer with IndiGo – actual training on the Airbus A320.

Location: IndiGo approved training centre.

Duration: 2 months

Included:

  • IndiGo & DGCA approved A320 syllabus
  • DGCA licence fee endorsement
  • Twin-sharing accommodation
  • 3 meals per day
  • Transport to the training centre


Not included:

  • Airfares
  • Insurance

Program Fees

Marigold Aviation’s Program Fees :  $132,000.
Please contact your pilot training advisor for price details including financing options

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