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Air India Cadet Pilot Programme – USA Pathway
Air India Cadet Pilot Programme (USA Pathway) – Global Training with Guidance from a Trusted Aviator Academy
The Air India Cadet Pilot Programme – USA Pathway offers aspiring pilots the opportunity to complete world-class Commercial Pilot License (CPL) training at leading flight schools in the United States, followed by DGCA conversion and Type Rating in India.
At Saurabh Jain Aviator Academy, we guide candidates through eligibility assessment, selection preparation, DGCA academics, and post-training conversion ensuring a smooth and structured cadet pilot programme journey.
Programme Overview
About the Air India Cadet Pilot Programme – USA Route
Under the Air India Cadet Pilot Programme (USA Route), selected cadets complete FAA CPL training at Air India’s official partner flight schools in the United States, such as AeroGuard Flight Training Center and Acron Aviation Academy.
After completing overseas flight training, cadets return to India for:
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DGCA licence conversion
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Aircraft Type Rating
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Final airline induction
This cadet pilot programme is ideal for candidates seeking international exposure while following Air India’s structured airline pathway.
Training Structure & Duration
Training Phases in the Air India Cadet Pilot Programme – USA
The programme typically spans 20–24 months, divided into clearly defined stages:
DGCA Ground School
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Duration: ~4 months
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Focus: DGCA theory subjects and airline foundation
FAA CPL Training (USA)
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Duration: ~12–15 months
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Conducted at Air India-approved flight schools in the United States
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Training on modern aircraft with advanced simulators
Licence Conversion
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Conducted in India under Air India supervision
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Conversion of FAA CPL to DGCA CPL
Type Rating
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Aircraft-specific training at Air India-affiliated Approved Training Organisations (ATOs)
Key Highlights of the USA Pathway
Why Choose the USA Route in the Air India Cadet Pilot Programme?
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Global exposure through international flight training
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High-standard training infrastructure and simulators
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Letter of Intent (LOI) from Air India for employment
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Fully structured CPL-to-airline career pathway
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Strong foundation before airline induction
This cadet pilot programme balances global training quality with airline-specific outcomes.
Role of SJAA in the USA Cadet Pathway
How Our Aviator Academy Supports USA Cadet Pilots
As a professional aviator academy, Saurabh Jain Aviator Academy supports candidates at every critical stage of the Air India Cadet Pilot Programme – USA.
We assist with:
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Cadet programme eligibility assessment
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DGCA ground subject preparation
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Aptitude & psychometric test training
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Interview and HR guidance
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Documentation & application review
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Post-USA DGCA conversion readiness
Our mentoring ensures candidates remain confident and compliant throughout the cadet pilot programme journey.
