You will find much of the information you need about Skyborne within these pages. However we have pulled out some frequently asked questions below. If you require further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch using the button at the bottom of the page.Â
We are actively accepting applications now.
You must be aged 18-40 on the first day of the selection process.
You must be between 18 to 40 years at the time of application.
You must have education level equivalent to 10 + 2 with at least 50% in each of English, Maths and Physics.
You must be an Indian National or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) holder.
You must have cleared the following DGCA exams
It is preferred that the applicant has cleared Radio Telephony Restricted
For more information on the eligibility criteria, take a look at the course programme page.
You must hold a current and valid DGCA Class 1 Medical Certificate and obtain a US FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate before you commence your flight training.
No, all applicants must have the education level equivalent to 10+2 with at least 50% in each of English, Maths and Physics. NIOS mark sheet and certificate are accepted with a minimum score of 51% in Mathematics, Physics and English individually.
Following your application, if you meet the eligibility criteria, you will go through a screening process with our Recruitment Team.
Once your application has been verified, you will be invited to take the Skyborne selection process.Â
There is a non-refundable one-time assessment fee of GBP 150. The selection process will start as soon as the assessment fee has been paid to Skyborne. SPECIAL OFFER: This fee will be waived for the first 50 applications.
We are actively accepting applications now.Â
You must be aged 18-40 on the first day of the selection process.
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
You must hold a current and valid DGCA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate and obtain a US FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate before you commence your flight training.
No, all applicants must have the education level equivalent to 10+2 with at least 51% in each of English, Maths and Physics. NIOS mark sheet and certificate are accepted with a minimum score of 51% in Mathematics, Physics and English individually.Â
Following your application, if you meet the eligibility criteria, you will go through a screening process with our Recruitment Team.
Once your application has been verified, you will be invited to take the Skyborne selection process, which is divided into three stages.Â
There is a non-refundable one-time assessment fee that covers all three stages (providing you are successful at every stage). The selection process will start as soon as the GBP 250 assessment fee has been paid to Skyborne.Â
All stages are eliminatory rounds.
Stage One:Â You will be invited to a face-to-face assessment event in Delhi conducted by Skyborne. The assessment will include a variety of aptitude tests, an English language test and completion of a personality questionnaire using the Symbiotics platform.
Stage Two:Â Group discussion conducted by IndiGo, in person.
Stage Three:Â Personal interview with IndiGo, in person.
Once you clear all three stages, you will be offered a Letter of Intent (LOI) by IndiGo for a place in the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme.
It is in your best interest not to prepare for the online testing. It is designed to identify whether you have the basic aptitude to successfully complete your course of training with Skyborne. Preparing for the test will increase the risk of masking your true aptitude (natural ability to meet the competencies required to pass the course).Â
However, you can look at the types of tests you will undergo by accessing the cut-e testing site at: https://assessment.aon.com/en-us/online-assessment/practice-assessments.
These are not the exact tests you will be attempting, but they will give you an idea of what to expect.
There is no fee to register your interest.
There is a non-refundable one-time assessment fee that covers all three stages (providing you are successful at every stage). The selection process will start as soon as the GBP 250 assessment fee has been paid to Skyborne.Â
As of now, Skyborne does not provide provision for financial aid or scholarship.
However, Indian cadets who are looking for external financing in the form of Scholarships or Education Loans may check out WeMakeScholars. They are funded and supported by the Ministry of IT, Govt. of India, all the services offered are free of cost. You can find out further information on the programme pages or contacting wemakescholars directly.Â
We have also had cadets who have secured loans from nationalised banks for the programme based on their Letter of Intent (LOI) from IndiGo and a Skyborne training contract. This may be worth exploring independently.Â
Yes, you must pass all 5 DGCA CPL exams including Technical Specific (C172R) and RTR before starting Flight Training. If you have not completed these exams or are currently in the process of doing so, you are still eligible to apply. If your application is successful and you pass the selection process, it will be mandatory to join 3 months of Skyborne Ground School in Delhi regardless of your DGCA exam status as a part of the programme.
You must complete all 5 DGCA CPL exams (Navigation, Meteorology, Air Regulations, Technical Specific (C172R) and RTR) before starting Flight Training. However, it is mandatory to join 3 months of Skyborne Ground School in Delhi regardless of your DGCA exam status as a part of the programme.
It is mandatory to complete Technical Specific (C172R) and RTR exam apart from 3 mandatory DGCA exams to start your flight training.
To obtain DGCA computer number follow the steps below-
1. Visit the DGCA website
2. Login to eGCA portal
3. Fill in the application form and submit the documents.
The estimated programme duration is 21 months.
You will be required to complete 3 months of mandatory Ground Classes regardless of your DGCA exam status as a part of the programme.
$132,000 USD plus Ground School fees
No, we have put in place a payment plan so you can spread out the payments.Â
Payment Schedule:
No, the cost of DGCA ground classes for Navigation, Meteorology, Regulations, and RTR (Part 1 and Part 2) is not included in the programme cost. You will be billed separately for the mandatory 3 months of Ground Classes.
On completion, you will receive dual-licenses – FAA and DGCA.
As per the Letter of Intent from IndiGo, the cadet will be inducted as a Junior First Officer in IndiGo, post successful and satisfactory completion of the Cadet Pilot Programme.
All mandatory DGCA subjects- Navigation, Meteorology, Regulations, and RTR (Part 1 and Part 2) are offered at our Ground School.
The duration of Ground Classes is 3 months and is mandatory to attend.
No, it is mandatory to attend the Ground classes physically only.
It is in Dwarka, Delhi.
You will begin your studies in India, before completing your flight training in Vero Beach, Florida USA over 12 months.
Once you have achieved your US FAA CPL SEIR, you will then head back to India and complete your DGCA flight conversion.
You will then travel to an IndiGo Approved Type Rating Provider for the final stage, your combined MCC and A320 Type Rating.
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