CAE-INDIGO FAQ :
3. What is the process of selection?
An eligible candidate will be screened by a series of tests for ability, aptitude and psychological profile to be conducted by CAE Madrid in India at the candidates cost. Successful candidates will be offered to IndiGo for a personal interview. Selected candidates will be given a conditional Letter of Intent of Employment by IndiGo. CAE Madrid will make the arrangement for their Type Rating Training. After the Type Rating, IndiGo will conduct a Skill evaluation on A320 Simulator.
(Beware of the point above underlined very very carefully !!!)
5.Who will arrange my visa for training?
CAE will facilitate the Visa process for you but you will be responsible to obtain your own visa & other necessary travel related documents.
6.Who will make my travel arrangements?
The candidate is responsible to make his own travel arrangements.
8.Where will I stay during training and who will arrange it?
To be decided later, however the training school will make arrangements for your stay. The cost of accommodation will be borne by the candidate.
9.Who pays for the A320 Type Rating Training?
The cost of A320 Type Rating training is borne by the candidate.
10. What is the course price?
The A320 type rating course price in Madrid centre is:
Low experience pilots – USD 31,000 – including
- Multicrew Coordination Course – Long Entry Level Training
- A320 Type Qualification Course as per Indian DGCA requirements
Experienced pilots (without jet experience).USD 24,500 – including
- Short ELT “Jet Familiarization” course
- A320 Type Qualification Course as per Indian DGCA requirements
Experienced pilots (with jet experience). USD 20,500 - Including
- A320 Type Qualification Course as per Indian DGCA requirements
Training fee does not include any cost related to your accommodation, travel and living cost
11. What additional costs that I have to pay?
You will be responsible to bear expenses towards selection test, visa, airfare and living
expenses at the location of your type rating training.
12. If I do this investment, will IndiGo guarantee a job?
IndiGo does not guarantee a job. IndiGo will issue a letter expressing its intention to hire you, subject to meeting the conditions stipulated in the Letter of Intent (LOI).
13. What kind of contract do I get (permanent/temporary)?
If you are hired by IndiGo, employment will be under permanent contract.
14. From what stage in the program will I get paid?
The payment will start the day pilot joins IndiGo as Co-pilot or Jr. Copilot.
15. Once hired, what salary can I expect?
Successful candidates shall be offered a job with IndiGo, either as a Co Pilot or Jr Co Pilot and they would be required to sign a Pilot Employment Agreement. The salary & benefits shall be
payable as prevalent on the day of signing the contract agreement by IndiGo. Compensation shall be decided by IndiGo at its sole discretion.