Introduction to Pilot Podcast

➤ Airline Vacancies
➤ Airline Interview
➤ Most affordable way to become a Pilot
➤ What to do after getting a CPL?
➤ How can a Cabin Crew become a Pilot?
➤ How can you start Pilot Training while working?
➤ Wind Shear during final approach
➤ Pilot’s Schedule
➤ Important advice for aspiring Pilots
➤ How to stay fit as a Pilot?

Key Points

  • Airline Hiring Boom

    Air India/Akasa/FlyBig hiring CPL holders; GoFirst pilots boost A320 demand; full screening (written/psychometry/multitasking/sim) even for experienced.

  • Instructor Pathway

    Cheapest route—₹45L CPL + sponsored instructor rating → 2-3yrs teaching builds ATPL hours + ₹60k-2L salary repays loans.

  • Interview Prep

    ATPL-level DGCA knowledge (Tech Gen/Nav/Radio/Instruments) + type rating systems/incidents; no fixed syllabus—explain technically.

  • Cabin Crew Switch

    Internal airline vacancies (less competition); LOI → sponsored type rating; working pros use CNTAA on-demand for DGCA exams.​

  • Ground Staff Hack

    Join airlines as dispatch/ground → internal CPL postings (100 vs 3000 applicants); same screening but faster process.

  • Wind Shear Story

    Bangalore go-around—speed drop, no config change, report filed; new FO froze (raw/visual/wet approaches same day).​

Summary

Airline hiring frenzy favors prepared CPLs (ATPL knowledge + skills tests); instructor route recovers ₹45L investment via salary/hours; cabin crew/ground staff leverage internal postings; wind shear demands instant config discipline.

Conclusion

Instructor path = revenue + hours post-CPL; master ATPL theory for interviews; seize current boom—study hard, no delays, passion wins airlines.

FAQ

  • Most affordable pilot route?

    CPL (₹45L) → sponsored instructor rating → 2-3yrs teaching (ATPL hours + ₹60k-2L salary) → airlines.

  • Airline interview process?

    Written exam → psychometry → multitasking aptitude → interview → sim check (type-rated get Level D sim).

  • Cabin crew to pilot transition?

    Internal vacancies post-CPL; LOI sponsors type rating; unpaid leave limited (3-6 months max).

  • Prep for airline screening?

    ATPL-level DGCA (Tech Gen/Nav/Instruments) + type systems/incidents; explain technically.

  • Wind shear escape procedure?

    No config change (flaps/gear fixed); thrust max, report ATC, go-around.

  • Working while training?

    CNTAA on-demand DGCA + ground/dispatch jobs → internal airline CPL postings.