Free cadet counselling — 24×7 desk, loan guidance included.
Get my plan
CPL, Instructor Rating and a structured route to 1,500 hours and ATPL eligibility — at training bases we've already vetted. Type rating isn't part of this program.
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Sequenced phases
1500
Target flight hours
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Vetted training regions
24×7
Student support desk
Why this program
Five sequenced stages — CPL ground school, flight training, Instructor Rating, hour building and ATPL eligibility — planned as one continuous route, not five separate bookings.
Instructing is typically a paid role at partner schools — unlike self-funded hour-building, where every hour is a cost with no income against it.
We don't run the aircraft ourselves. Every stage runs through training organisations we've already assessed for currency, safety record and instructor placement history.
The route
Every stage sequenced to hand off directly into the next — no gaps, no guesswork about what comes after.
DGCA 6-subject theory + RTR(A)
Air Navigation, Meteorology, Technical General & Specific, Air Regulations, plus the RTR(A) radio-telephony licence — all six DGCA papers.
From ground school to simulator-adjacent flight training and real hour-building — every stage that gets you to a genuinely competitive, ATPL-eligible profile.
A short, honest process designed to catch mismatches early — before you've committed money to a stage that won't work for you.
Academic record, English proficiency and a short aptitude screen.
10+2 marksheets, medical status and identity documents verified.
Budget, timeline and base fit discussed one-to-one with an advisor.
Confirmed base, written cost breakdown, and Phase 1 start date.
Included
Not included
Cadet voices
Don't just take our word for it — PilotsAssist cadets share what training with us was actually like.
Talk to a counsellor“From starting my aviation journey to experiencing my very first flight, PilotsAssist has been there throughout the process. Their guidance, support and constant follow-up made everything feel much easier and gave me the confidence to take that first big step towards becoming a pilot. Truly grateful to the entire PilotsAssist team.”
Ranbir
Verified cadet“I started completely from scratch, completed my PPL and am now continuing towards my CPL. Throughout the journey, PilotsAssist has been more than just a training facilitator — they have been a mentor and a genuine support system. I’m grateful to have them beside me as I continue working towards my dream.”
Divyansh
Verified cadet“From wondering how and where to begin my pilot training to finally sitting inside an aircraft for my first flight, PilotsAssist guided me through every stage. Their support made the entire transition into aviation much smoother and more exciting. Thank you to the PilotsAssist team for helping me turn the plan into reality.”
Rajdeep
Verified cadet“All the way from Hong Kong to Cape Town, I needed someone who could help me make the transition smoothly and get everything moving. PilotsAssist helped me settle in, start my training and finally begin living the dream I had worked towards for so long. I will always be grateful to the PilotsAssist team for their support throughout this journey.”
Vikram
Verified cadet“From a midnight urgency to getting onboarded and starting my first flight within just a few days — the experience with PilotsAssist was incredible. The team responded quickly, handled everything efficiently and made sure my training journey started without unnecessary delays. Amazing team and an amazing experience.”
Shannon
Verified cadet“I was stuck in a phase where I simply wasn’t flying enough and felt like my training had stopped progressing. Once I was introduced to PilotsAssist, everything started moving again. They helped me switch schools, sort out my licensing requirements and connect with a training provider where I could finally fly consistently — sometimes every alternate day. Forever grateful to the team for helping me get back into the cockpit and move towards completing my flying.”
Vaishali
Verified cadet“My training had reached a point where progress had become extremely slow and I wasn’t getting the flying continuity I needed. PilotsAssist stepped in, understood the situation and helped reorganise my training journey. From helping with the transition to another training provider to assisting with the necessary licensing process, they helped me get back to regular flying and move forward again. I’m genuinely thankful for their support.”
Akhil
Verified cadet“From working as an Embraer AME to stepping into the cockpit as a pilot — it has been an incredible transition. After being introduced to PilotsAssist, things moved surprisingly quickly and before I knew it, I was in Cape Town beginning my pilot training and turning a long-time dream into reality. The team has been exceptional throughout, often going far beyond what was expected of them. Truly grateful for the support.”
Aryan
Verified cadetTraining on:
A structured, PilotsAssist-managed pathway from CPL through an Instructor Rating to paid hour-building and ATPL eligibility — delivered through training bases we've already vetted, not aircraft we operate ourselves.
No — an initial counselling call to check eligibility and map the route costs nothing. Costs begin at the ground-school and flight-training stages, confirmed in writing before you commit to a base.
A recent resume, your 10+2 marksheet with Physics, Mathematics and English, a valid DGCA Class 1 medical certificate (or Class 2 / CA-35 if Class 1 is still pending), and a government ID such as Aadhaar or passport.
10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and English, typically at least 50–60% in each subject depending on the training base. NIOS and open-school marksheets are generally accepted at equivalent minimums.
Only with a formal equivalency certificate confirming the diploma is equivalent to 10+2 with Mathematics, English and Physics, or by completing 10+2 through an accredited open school first.
It depends on the hours' origin and how recent they are. We assess your logbook individually rather than assuming full or zero credit.
Yes — the same education-loan support we offer across all our training routes applies here, including non-collateral options for eligible profiles.
Ground school for all six CPL subjects is part of the bundled pathway. RTR(A) exam and preparation fees are billed separately, in line with how DGCA and WPC actually structure that exam.
Class 1 requires a valid Class 2 medical first. Book your Class 2 as early as possible — ideally before committing money to any training stage.
No, and we won't tell you otherwise. This isn't an airline-tied cadet program with a pre-agreed placement — it's a route to becoming a genuinely competitive, ATPL-eligible, hour-qualified candidate.
No — this program deliberately doesn't include a type rating. Type ratings are aircraft-specific and usually make the most sense once an airline has actually committed to you. See our type ratings page if you need one separately.
After the initial eligibility call, candidates go through an aptitude and English-proficiency check, a documentation review, and a base-specific counselling interview — designed to catch mismatches early, before you've committed money to a stage that won't work for you.
Take the first step toward the PilotsAssist Cadet Pilot Program. Tell us where your CPL stands today, and we'll map the route to ATPL eligibility, stage by stage.
