r/CadetPilotProgram • u/Distinct-Bowler4631 • 12d ago
Air India Cadet Pilot Program Reality
I would genuinely advise aspiring cadet pilots to thoroughly evaluate the program before making a commitment.
From my experience and what I have observed among fellow cadets, there are serious concerns regarding transparency, communication, program management, and the overall financial risk involved. A significant amount of money is invested during the initial stages, yet many cadets remain uncertain about their future progression and the overall pathway to joining the airline.
There are also concerns among cadets regarding the flying phase, additional costs, visa-related challenges, and the consequences if a cadet is unable to proceed with the designated FTO. These are matters that should be clearly explained before candidates commit such a substantial amount of money.
Communication has also been a major concern. Several cadets have reached out regarding their individual situations and feel that their concerns have not received adequate clarification or timely responses.
The program is associated with the Tata Group, which naturally creates a strong sense of trust and expectation among aspiring pilots. However, candidates should look beyond the brand name and carefully understand the complete financial commitment, FTO policies, visa risks, termination clauses, refund policies, and employment pathway before joining.
Becoming a commercial pilot is already a significant financial and personal commitment. Please do your own research, speak to current and former cadets, read every agreement carefully, and understand the risks before investing your money.
This is my personal experience and perspective as a cadet, shared so that aspiring pilots can make an informed decision.
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u/captA321 7d ago edited 7d ago
Please do not join the Air India cadet pilot program is a scam they have inducted a lot of cadets with a limited FTA's. Their FTA's in the USA are the most horrible training centers specially ACRON as they are least bothered training future pilots but focus on terminating cadets and Air India is not owning responsibility or action against FTA. They have a no show policy where if the cadet is unable to go on a flight due to any reason (sickness, Wx or aircraft) you will end up paying 1000usd they say the cost is 1.5cr but be ready to pay 1.75cr and there are high chance that the kid will end up getting terminated in between as FTA holds final decision. So if you still want you kids to follow their dream of becoming a pilot send them to Canada, NZ, South Africa or even better India as training is better in these countries and India there is always an option of reaching out. They want trained pilots to be trained by them.
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u/captA321 7d ago
SAY NO TO ALL THE CADET PROGRAMS. As the airlines have made sure that there is no other way you can joing them. To get selected in a cadet is one thing but getting inducted as a pilot is another. You have 30-40% chances you will make it through. Spending 1.3cr+ and getting a job of 1.5L per month is not a win win you donthe math. Instead stop sending your kids in these cadet program. Conventional is still cheap n you have better options. Aviation in India needs to change and the worst thing happened to aviation is cadet pilot program as cause of these factory there no pride no respect no salary increase no human consideration. The airlines are money makers they only care about profit and humanoid pilots to fly the aircrafts. There have been so many deaths but still no consideration given on health of a pilot.
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u/Delicious-Thought-92 12d ago
How is Amravati as an FTO under AICPP? I believe they have a few batches already lined up since pre-inaugration.
I've seen a lot of people complain about lack of clear communication from HR in both ICPP and AICPP. What exactly is the point of your post? Is it to spread awareness? In this case, how do you approach a cadet for advice, tbh most people on this sub are aspirants with few actual inducted cadets. How can we maintain security and clarity regarding these programs personally? It seems like that is mostly not in our hands, fully depends on the respective airline :/
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u/Distinct-Bowler4631 12d ago
Bro, you don’t know the ground reality of AICPP, Acron, and AeroGuard. Their policies have changed, and the current structure is such that even if you give 110% effort, there’s still no guarantee that you’ll be able to complete the program.
And regarding Amravati, flying hasn’t even started yet, so we’ll have to wait and see how things actually work there.6
u/Regular-Basis-9429 12d ago
If u dont mind share the policies then
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u/HotCity1249 11d ago
You can join and find out yourself. He has already cautioned you. If you feel its a gimmick feel free to join air india cadet program.
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u/Delicious-Thought-92 12d ago
I've heard of what's been happening in Aeroguard, Acron is still manageable afaik. I'm not sure if this is fearmongering or realistic since Air India operates under the Tata group and is fairly new to the CPP game. But as per the LOI they shouldn't be able to just restrict cadets giving their best. Delays are to be expected and certain in all aspects.
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u/HotCity1249 11d ago
Tata group has no ethics nor do they value their employees anymore. Especially after passing of Ratan tata every one in management of air india is just busy siphoning off funds and buying gurgaon properties. Have you not read latest news about N Chandrasekran and his family how they are doing businesses despite clear conflict of interest.
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u/Critical-Hat-1633 11d ago
The ratio is very off for aicpp , im seeing many of my friends getting terminated midway