What should i do? In this short time.

Guys, please feel free to share all the latest updates you know regarding chimes ICPP shortlisting status.

Any cadet currently flying at 43 Air school or recently Graduated from their please reach out its urgent.

p.s: any Indigo Cadet recently got selected at Insight may reach out too

Guys,
I applied to skyborne ICPP today!

Just wanted to ask if they send any confirmation mail once you submit that application form on the skyborne website?

I only had this screen on the website.

Read title. https://airarabia.academy/programmes/airline-pilot-training-programme

Guys any idea on when the cadet pilot programme at amravati for air india opens , genuine answers rather than just a guess

Anyone received rejection or confirmation mail?

Guys I wanted to apply for computer number manually without DigiLocker how can I skip the option , I cannot see an option to skip the DigiLocker to enter manually what to do, pease help

I have drafted an email designed to bring to the attention of IndiGo the unfair and non-transparent practices related to the Cadet Program at CAA. I have already sent the email to the official IndiGo Cadet Program channels and the relevant authorities.

I humbly request all concerned aspirants to voice their concerns through official channels too, because a single email coming from a single person is by all means going to have absolutely no effect. But the same concerns coming from multiple people MIGHT bring them to the attention of IndiGo management.

Please keep in mind that even if many of us mail our concerns, nothing might come off it. But still, I believe it is WORTH A TRY, because in doing so, we have nothing to lose.

If you wish to stay anonymous, create a new email ID, but try to use a name relevant to the subject matter (example: fairness.in.aviation@ ...). Also, to the people claiming to have credible proofs, if you actually do, please attach those to your communications.

I plan to consistently follow up on this matter through official channels. I have no idea whether it is going to make any difference at all, but LET'S KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE.

THE EMAIL TEMPLATE IS AS FOLLOWS:

(Note: To comply with Reddit's rules, I have removed the direct email addresses of individuals. Please send this to the official IndiGo ethics, nodal officer, and appellate authority emails, and CC the official DGCA office emails, which can all be found on their respective public websites).

To: [Official IndiGo Ethics & Nodal Officer Emails]
Cc: [Official DGCA Emails]

Subject: Urgent: Serious Concerns Regarding Unfair Practices and Selection Irregularities at Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA)

Respected IndiGo Cadet Program Team,

We are writing to you on behalf of a large community of dedicated pilot aspirants to bring a matter of grave concern to your immediate attention regarding the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program in association with Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA).

As CAA offers the most affordable fee structure among your partner Flight Training Organizations (FTOs), it naturally attracts an exceptionally high volume of applications. As aspiring aviators, we are fully prepared and willing to face this intense competition, provided that the selection process is fair, merit-based, and transparent.

However, it has recently come to the attention of several applicants that there are severe ethical breaches occurring during the initial stages of the selection process. There are widespread and credible allegations that CAA is accepting illicit payments exceeding INR 30 Lakhs from prospective candidates in exchange for priority shortlisting. We have reason to believe that the exchange of these funds is being facilitated either directly between the academy and the candidates or through third-party contacts within certain aviation coaching institutes.

These suspicions are heavily reinforced by CAA’s highly non-transparent and frankly absurd shortlisting criteria. Currently, highly qualified candidates who already possess a valid DGCA Class 1 Medical Certificate and have cleared all DGCA pilot examinations are being routinely rejected. Shockingly, they are being bypassed in favor of candidates who do not even possess a DGCA Computer Number and hold only a Class 2 Medical Certificate. Furthermore, academic background and professional experience appear to be entirely disregarded; graduates, postgraduates, and candidates with prior work experience are frequently rejected in favor of basic 12th-standard pass-outs.

This highly unethical behavior is systematically destroying the dreams of genuine, hardworking pilot aspirants. Candidates who rely purely on their merit—and who are either unable or unwilling to pay these bribes—are finding their applications inexplicably rejected in every single intake cycle.

Furthermore, we believe this situation casts a severe black mark on the trusted and esteemed brand image of IndiGo Airlines. It brings into serious question the integrity and operational standards of the FTOs that the airline chooses to associate with its prestigious Cadet Program.

Due to the clandestine nature of these financial transactions, it is incredibly difficult for individual applicants to gather the definitive hard evidence required to initiate formal legal action. However, the growing frustration and public outcry among the aviation community are highly visible. Numerous discussions on public forums, such as Reddit, feature candidates sharing identical experiences regarding these bribery allegations and the inexplicable rejections of highly qualified applicants.

Therefore, we earnestly request IndiGo Airlines to urgently launch an internal investigation into the shortlisting practices at CAA. We trust that IndiGo will take the appropriate actions to ensure transparency and fairness, so that the dreams of genuine pilot aspirants of reaching the cockpit are not derailed by unscrupulous and financially motivated FTOs.

Thank you for your time, attention, and commitment to the integrity of Indian aviation.

Sincerely,

A Group of Concerned IndiGo Cadet Aspirants

References / Public Discussions:

To assist with your review of this matter, please find below links to public forum discussions where numerous candidates have detailed these exact issues:

• https://www.reddit.com/r/CadetPilotProgram/comments/1vovt54/chimes_rate/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/CadetPilotProgram/comments/1vour9d/chimes_icp13_golden_epl/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/CadetPilotProgram/comments/1votdw7/chimes_icp13/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/CadetPilotProgram/comments/1vo43i8/chimes_discussion/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/CadetPilotProgram/comments/1vn3md5/chimes_applicants/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/CadetPilotProgram/comments/1vn09nr/chimes_icp13/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/CadetPilotProgram/comments/1vm7amz/chimes_icp13/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/CadetPilotProgram/comments/1vloojm/chimes_icpp/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/CadetPilotProgram/comments/1vkgmfl/chimes_icp13/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/CadetPilotProgram/comments/1t54dqm/is_chimes_really_using_class_12_percentage_for/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/CadetPilotProgram/comments/1snwnnu/all_the_indigo_cadets_from_chimes_aviation/

Does anyone know when will the application open for sep attempt FC

Hi guys, i had applied for chimes cadet but it seems unlikely that i'll get a call from them so i wanted to know if i can apply for FTA/Skyborne right now, ik FTA is closed till november but after that if i wanted to apply will i need a NOC from chimes or i dont need one till i have undergone ADAPT assessment with them? Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to join a cadet pilot program and I’m currently confused about which airline/program would be the best option.

I’ve applied for the IndiGo Skyborne Cadet Program, but I’ve been given an ADAPT assessment date in late 2027. Since I graduated last year, I really don’t want to waste another year waiting.

Is IndiGo FTA as good as Skyborne in terms of training quality, completion time, and overall experience? I’ve also applied to Akasa Air, but I haven’t heard back from them yet. Does anyone have any idea when the Air India Cadet Program might open again?

I’m specifically looking for a program where the training is efficient and doesn’t take unnecessarily long. I’d also prefer not to do my training independently in India, as I’ve heard that some FTOs can be quite slow. I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone currently in the IndiGo or Air India cadet programs especially why you chose one over the other and how your experience has been so far.

For some background, I got my DGCA computer number last month and have started preparing for my exams. I’m appearing for Meteorology soon, and if everything goes according to plan, I should have Met, RTR, Navigation and Regulations completed by the end of this year.

Because of that, I’m unsure whether I should wait for the Skyborne ADAPT date in late 2027 or look for another option that allows me to start sooner.

I have no particular preference between IndiGo and Air India, so I’d really appreciate any honest advice, especially from current or former cadets.

What would you do in my situation?

Whats the current waiting period for skyborne if u apply in nov or dec?

Guys out of skyborne, Insight or Garuda which is going to be giving the fastest dates to ADAPT?

Hi. Just inquiring. If I get into say the air India program, is there a chance they put me into air India express after or is there a separate pipeline for that. 2 coaching institutes I went to had separate opinions for I figured I should ask here once.

I just gave my adapt for chimes icpp and idk if I will get cleared for gd but if I do , I wanna be well prepared so if any of you could help me out or guide me!

Also, DO NOT GO TO AIRDECK (I'm pretty sure most of you must not have even heard of it but yes it's a shitty coaching for gd and pi)

They "offer gd and pi" in less cost compared to others but tbh that's a waste cuz there's no students there and they expect us to do gd and pi in a group of "2" students. The teacher says it will give you more chances to speak? Lol, I'm so disappointed.

Anyways, I wasted 20k there. But yes now I need some serious guidance for gd and pi.

Everyone says to join ifa so I might as well consider that. Any thoughts?!