• One and only program in India to offer Integrated ATPL.
• The modular structure of the program reduces the cost of training by 50% as compared to traditional Cadet Pilot Programs.
• Guaranteed employment for course graduates as per the terms of training.
• Opportunity to earn during the internship.
• Over 2500 hours total time with 1000 hours of jet time.
• Flight Instructor rating.

• Age – At least 16 years at the time of enrollment or by the commencement of the program.
• Secondary school certificate or equivalent diploma.
• Indian international passport, with at least 3 years remaining until expiration.
• Candidates must be free of any criminal record and any visa violations.

• Full and unrestricted SACAA and DGCA CPL & ATPL.
• Certified Flight Instructor Rating.
• Instrument Rating, single-engine & multi-engine.

 

	Stages	Duration	Location
1	Enrollment Process	1 week	India
2	DGCA Ground School	3 months	India
3	CPL Training	10-12 months	South Africa
4	CFI Training	2 months	South Africa
5-A	Flight Instructor Internship	12-18 months	South Africa
5-B	ATPL Exams – SACAA	1 week	South Africa
6	3 weeks	India	Canada
7	Ferry Pilot Internship	12-18 Months	Hong Kong
7	Airline Placement	–	India / World

ENROLLMENT

1A. The enrollment process begins by registering for the Online Entrance Test designed to carry out a psychometric, cognitive and aptitude assessment. No separate preparation is required for the exam. Candidates will receive instructions over email within 48 hours of enrolling for the entrance examination.

FPAP-IND-SA Entrance Exam Registration

1B. Once candidates successfully qualify for the stage 1A, they will be interviewed either via Video call or at one of our centers at Mumbai, Hyderabad or Delhi.

1C. After the interview recommended candidates will be required to complete the enrollment application and provide necessary documents for initial consideration. Once all the requirements are satisfactorily met, the candidate will be provided with the training Agreement for acceptance and allocated a date, to begin with, ground classes.

DGCA GROUND SCHOOL

To ensure that candidates have a varied spectrum of domestic and international airline employment opportunities, they are required to appear and clear DGCA (ICAO India) theoretical CPL exams before proceeding for flight training. Classes will be conducted by Hercules Aviation Training School (HATS). The same classes will suffice for appearing for DGCA ATPL exams. However, additional assistance will be provided to enrolled candidates, after completion of flying training in Canada.

CPL TRAINING

Upon clearing DGCA examinations, the candidate will receive a South African Student Visa. The total duration of the Commercial Pilot License flight training is approximately 10 – 12 months. The training is conducted by an accredited flight academy maintaining the high-quality standards exclusive to HATS.

CFI TRAINING

The Commercial Pilot license holders are now trained to learn the art of instructing ab-initio pilots. The duration of CFI training is 8 weeks and consists of both Ground Training and Flying Training. At the successful completion of the course, the candidate is rated as a CERTIFIED FLYING INSTRUCTOR. In some countries, the same/ equivalent rating is Pilot Instructor.

5A. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR INTERNSHIP

As a fully qualified South African Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) Flight Instructor, the student will be offered the opportunity to apply for an internship as a Flight Instructor with a South African FTP. The internship will be limited to 18 months. As a Flight Instructor, students can gain approximately 1500 hours of flight time, which is mandatory to be eligible for ATPL.

After graduating from the flight training program, pilots will be able to apply for the Flight Instructor employment with the Flight Academy.

5B. ATPL Exams – SACAA

HATS will provide students with the necessary opportunity to fulfill the criteria for obtaining a full South African (ICAO) ATPL. Following are the criteria:

• 1500 total Flight Hours, including 250 PIC, 100 PIC Cross Country, 100 Night, and 25 Night Cross Country PIC, and 75 Hours of Instrument Flying.
• Successful clearance of a 2 Part Written Exam.

No separate practical exam (check-rides) required for the issue of SACAA ATPL.

DGCA License Conversion

Upon reaching this stage, students have the option of converting their South African license to an Indian flying license. The conversion process becomes much easier for students who have already attended Ground Classes with Hercules Aviation Training School (HATS). The student is required to clear DGCA ATPL theoretical exams and complete the flying check rides in India in order to convert the SACAA ATPL to DGCA ATPL.

INTERNATIONAL FERRY PILOT INTERNSHIP.

In the unlikely event that a student after getting an ATPL from SACAA and DGCA fails to obtain employment with an Airline in South Africa and India, employment is offered with our Honk Kong partner Global Air Holdings as an international ferry pilot. As a charter pilot, the position requires repositioning 1-2 aircraft flights per month from various destinations around the world to the United States using the D-type crew visa. The company will provide all the necessary training and visa support. Applicants will be able to build over 500 hours of valuable international cross-country flight time on various types of light piston and turbine aircraft with MTOW below 7500kg.

AIRLINE PLACEMENT

This opportunity is offered to graduates of the FPAP-IND program who have completed at least 2 years of employment with a regional airline flying either CRJ-200 or Q-400 aircraft as first officers (refer to 6A). At this point, Aerocadet will continue fostering your pilot career by offering comprehensive airline employment support with the leading airlines in most Asian and Middle Eastern countries. HATS will support graduates with placement opportunities exclusively in India. HATS will commence with their placement support immediately and only after conversion to DGCA ATPL.

Note: This, of course, is conditional upon the graduate’s passing the airline employment interview.

Accommodation in India

HATS will provide accommodation in India to enrolled students for the period of completing Ground Classes. The cost of accommodation will vary between INR 10,000* to INR 15,000* depending upon single occupancy or double sharing or triple sharing.

Cost Includes

• AC Rooms.
• Internet Connection.
• Laundry (Twice a week).
• Housekeeping (Everyday).
• TV, Fridege, Microwave, Kettle etc.
• Attached Bathroom.
• Recreational Facilities (Pool, Volleyball, Badminton , Table Tennis).

Accommodation in South Africa

Cost of 12 Months of shared campus accommodation is included in the base program cost as students are mandatorily required to stay at the FTP campus. Additionally, HATS will provide standard shared accommodation for the rest of the 12 months at an additional cost of 400 USD* per month.

 

Base cost Itemization	Cost
Registration Fees	₹ 15,000
225 Hrs of Flight Training for CPL and AFI rating	₹ 44,50,000
500 Hrs of Ground Classes	₹ 1,80,000
Accommodation & Transportation	₹ 10,000 – ₹ 15,000 (Depending on type of accommodation. Refer HATS Accommodation for more information)
Scholarships up to	₹ 3,50,000

 

Note: Fee structure is subjected to change

• Fee structure is subject to change if the student exceeds the training hours or the flying training duration exceeds 12 months from the date of commencement of training.
• Flight fare is not included in the package and must be borne by the student as per relevant ticket prices.

Students are not required to pay for the entire flight training program in advance. However, they need to adhere to the pre-structured payment schedule:

First Installment	₹ 14,50,000/- (Within 30 days of registration)
Second Installment	₹ 15,00,000/- (Within 60 days of commencement of the course or before completion of 50 hours of flying training, whichever is earlier)
Final Installment.	₹ 15,00,000/- ( Before completion of 100 Hours of Flying Training). The final installment could be reduced by ₹ 3,50,000/- for students who have been awarded the HATS scholarship.

• DGCA Computer Number
• VISA consultation
• Indian Medical Examination
• Accommodation
• License Conversion
• Loan

Q. I have completed my Bachelor’s degree. Do I still need to show my certificate of secondary education?

A. Yes, you do. Certificate of secondary education is mandatory.

Q. Can I enroll with a high school diploma even if I have low grades in Physics and Mathematics?

A. Yes. You do not require high grades, just a completion certificate of secondary education.