Introduction to Pilot Podcast

➤ Introduction
➤ Airline Pilot Vacancies in 2023
➤ Airline Assessment Process
➤ Group Discussion
➤ Grooming for Interview
➤ Cost of Pilot Training in 2023
➤ Should you become a Pilot in 2023?
➤ Different pathways to become a Pilot
➤ Upcoming Airlines 2023
➤ Widebody Pilot Vacancies
➤ Selection for Airline
➤ Conclusion

Key Points

  • Vacancies

    IndiGo opens CPL/type-rated roles (20-25 days prep); Air India written exam Apr 2023; top scorers advance (no fixed pass %).

  • Assessment Stages

    Written (ATPL concepts > Q-banks), psychometry/cognitive, GD (team/assertiveness), interview (grooming: suit/tie/shine).​

  • India Costs

    ₹40-45L CPL + ₹10-12L TR + ₹10-12L airline = ₹65-70L total; instructor path stretches to ₹50L (build 1500h/ATPL).

  • US Costs

    ₹60L training/accom (USD hikes) + ₹3-4L conversion (8h checks) + TR/airline = ₹85-90L; cultural independence bonus.

  • 2023 Timing

    Post-COVID high start (peak 2-3yrs via orders); competition up but viable post-12th (no degree needed).

  • Cycles

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Summary

Podcast affirms 2023 ideal for pilots amid IndiGo/Air India vacancies: ATPL-prep assessments, grooming/GD tips, India/US costs (₹65-90L), instructor alternative; leverage current high despite cycles.

Conclusion

Aviation highs/lows inevitable—2023 start optimizes opportunities; persistence + right guidance (airline pilots) beats competition.

FAQ

  • Is 2023 good to start pilot training?

    Yes—post-COVID high beginning (IndiGo/Air India CPL vacancies); peak expected 2-3yrs via aircraft orders, but competition rises.

  • What are airline assessment stages?

    Written (ATPL concepts, top scorers), psychometry/cognitive tests, group discussion (teamwork/assertiveness), personal interview.

  • India pilot training total cost?

    ₹65-70L: ₹40-45L CPL + ₹10-12L type rating + ₹10-12L airline indoc.

  • US training costs including conversion?

    ₹85-90L: ₹60L (training/accom/visa) + ₹3-4L DGCA checks (8h) + TR/airline; USD hikes add ₹5L.

  • Grooming tips for interviews?

    Full formals (suit/blazer/tie/shoes shine), clean shave/neat hair/subtle colors; shows preparedness.​

  • Aviation market cycles example?

    2006 boom→2008 recession (Jet hold); 2015-18 golden→2019/COVID low; persistence key.