Air India Group Trainee Pilot Programme is designed to help you achieve your dreams and take to the skies with confidence. Specifically tailored for the A320 and B737 fleet, this comprehensive training initiative prepares aspiring pilots for a successful career in aviation. It offers rigorous training modules, hands-on experience, and mentorship from seasoned pilots to ensure you are well-equipped for the skies.
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Why Air India Group?
Discover the unparalleled advantages of our Trainee Pilot Programme, meticulously crafted to equip aspiring aviators with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to soar to new heights in their aviation careers.
Best in class technology, tie-ups with Airbus and Boeing and a conducive training environment, designed to provide an experiential and immersive learning experience.
Instructors with extensive experience in the aviation industry, who bring a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the training process.
All round training coverage, from theoretical knowledge to practical flying skills and simulator training, ensuring you are set up for excellence and growth.
Multiple career opportunities on the Narrow Body and Wide Body fleets.
Aspiring candidates can join the programme by submitting online application. Ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements before proceeding.
This stage evaluates ability for behaviour & critical aspects followed by a Personal Interview to measure your cognitive capabilities alongwith ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
This stage evaluates your skills and abilities in a simulated realistic scenario to demonstrate your decision-making, problem-solving, and practical application of knowledge in a controlled environment.
Upon successfully passing all Assessments and Pre-Employment Medical Examination, you will earn the opportunity to become a part of Air India Trainee Pilot Programme.
Eligibility for the Trainee Pilot Programme
License Requirement – A320 Fleet
- CPL holders with Multi Engine and Instrument Rating with A320 Endorsement
License Requirement – B737 Fleet
- CPL holders with Multi Engine and Instrument Rating with B737 Endorsement
- CPL holders with Multi Engine and Instrument Rating
- CPL holders with B737 Endorsement and Instrument Rating only *
*On successful completion of the selection process, provisional LOI will be issued to complete Multi Engine Rating.
Candidates holding CPL challan from DGCA are also eligible to apply.
- Indian Nationals or Overseas Citizens of India
- Maximum Age: 30 years (40 for Employees & Ex-Defence)
- 10+2 with Physics & Maths from a recognised Board/University
- Current Class-I Medical Fitness Assessment issued by DGCA, India
- Current CPL/ATPL issued by DGCA, India
- Current FTRO issued by DGCA, India
- Current Instrument Rating on type rated Aircraft endorsed on Indian CPL/ATPL
- Valid ELP endorsed on Indian CPL/ATPL
- Current RTR (A) or RTP (P) or RTR (C) issued by WPC, Ministry of Communications, India
- Mandatory eGCA-ID with all licenses and documents validated
*Candidates awaiting issuance/renewal of license/endorsement from regulatory body can apply.
FAQs
Yes, a candidate must have completed Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level from a recognised board. A certificate for Physics and/or mathematics from NIOS is also valid.
You are eligible to apply basis the eligibility criteria published. Also, on the date of issuance of LoI/Offer (as the case may be), you must be in possession of a valid CPL, along with other requisite documents.
You will be eligible to apply. However, you will be eligible to join once you obtain the Multi Engine Rating.
You must be a citizen of India or an OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) cardholder, with no restriction to enter any country/region.
You must be in possession of a valid Indian CPL or a valid challan copy of DGCA CPL, along with Indian RTR/Class-I/FRTOL.
Candidates must wait for a minimum period of 180 days to reapply or participate in subsequent evaluations.