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Program summary
Program summary
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- Status: Full-time
- Type: Integrated CPL/MEIR
- Required experience: Little or none
- Employment: Airline pilot preparation
- Location: Florida / India
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Key features
Key features
- L3Harris / IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program
- Dual license-USA FAA and DGCA CPL/MEIR
- IndiGo employment if successful
- Latest-generation aircraft and simulators
- Professional training environment
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Supporting downloads
Supporting downloads
Pilot training programs and courses
IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program
IndiGo is India's foremost low-cost airline and has partnered with L3Harris Flight Academy in Orlando, Florida, to bring you this Cadet Pilot Program.
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.

Why choose L3Harris?
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Why train with L3Harris?
The L3Harris Flight 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 30 years heritage 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
- 90+ 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
A spotlight on our Florida Flight Academy!
How much does it cost?
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The cost of training
Total Cost: $128,000
What’s included with the training?
- Equipment and uniform
- Airfield fees
- Accommodation for the duration of training at the L3Harris Flight Academy in Orlando, Florida
- Exams and skills test fees
- Initial U.S. FAA to Indian DGCA conversion CPL MEIR License issue fee

Training footprint
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Training footprint
Below is an example of the training footprint for the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme Integrated CPL (MEIR):
DGCA Ground School and DGCA Exams
- 3 months, India
Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi-Engine add on and Instrument Rating (CPL MEIR)
- 16 months, Orlando (Florida)
Flight License Conversion
- 1 month, India
DGCA A320 Type Rating
- 2 months, USA or Thailand

Who can become a pilot?
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Entry criteria
To apply for this airline Cadet Pilot Program, you must meet the following requirements:
Age
- Must be between 18 and 32 years of age at time 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
- OR Higher Degree in the above subjects with an average score of 51%
- OR Engineering Degree with a minimum score of 51%
Medical
- Able to obtain and maintain Indian DGCA and FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
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 L3Harris selection process and interview with IndiGo
Funding
- Must have access to the full funding required for this program
