Introduction to Pilot Podcast

➤ Introduction
➤ Pilot Vacancies after COVID-19
➤ Cost of Type Rating
➤ Airline-Specific Training
➤ What is the basic prerequisite to become a Pilot?
➤ Flying in China
➤ What level of Math and Physics is required to become a Pilot?
➤ How to prepare for Cadet Pilot Program?
➤ Character Traits of a Pilot
➤ Airline Interview Experience (2008)
➤ Useful Pilot Resources
➤ Mental Math in Pilot Training
➤ Character Trait: Patience
➤ Character Trait: Situational Awareness
➤ A helping, positive attitude
➤ Character Trait: Accepting Mistakes
➤ Character Trait: Teamwork
➤ How does brainstorming work?
➤ How to develop character traits related to a Pilot?
➤ Conclusion

Key Points

  • Vacancies Post-COVID

    Type-rated first (Air India/Vistara), then CPL (Akasa/Jet soon); some airlines charge 50-70L "bridge" (total TR ~25-30L either way).

  • Prerequisites

    English fluency (ICAO ELP mandatory post-1996 Delhi mid-air); basic math (trig, mental calcs), physics (forces/moments).

  • Cadet Prep

    Can't disclose process (legal); build traits—decisive, rule-abiding, no excuses (nepotism myth).

  • Pilot Traits

    Patience (China students), situational awareness (ATC listening), positive attitude, accept mistakes, teamwork.

  • China Flying

    Language barriers (translator ATC, metric alts), no YouTube; basic English after 2-3mo training.

  • Selection Reality

    2008: top 10% of 4K applicants (first 20 batches); be best via resources/books.

Summary

FAQ

  • Cadet process details?

    NDA-bound—can't disclose; cultivate traits (patience/awareness/teamwork) for auto-success.

  • English importance?

    Mandatory (1996 Delhi crash: language → mid-air); ICAO ELP.

  • Math/physics level?

    Basic: trig/mental calcs, forces/moments—no advanced integrals.

  • Type rating true cost?

    25-30L total (self 15L + airline bridge/SOPs/recency).

  • Nepotism real?

    Myth—pilot kids "nurtured" traits early; self-build via observation wins.

  • China training barriers?

    Language/metric alts; 2-3mo English; no YouTube/social.