SPICE STAR

AC ADEMY

SpiceJet’s Cadet Pilot Programme

F o r t h o s e w h o l i k e to f ly h i g h .
WHO WE ARE- SpiceJet has also collaborated with Amity ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
University, a University Grants
AN INTRODUCTION TO Commission-recognised leading private
We invite all young women and men aspiring to
become airline pilots and fulfilling the below
SPICE STAR ACADEMY education group to also offer Bachelor of
Business Administration (BBA) and Master of
required criteria to apply for the Pilot
Programme:
SpiceJet is all set to change the face of aviation Business Administration (MBA” degrees to
academies in India with the launch of Spice Star the aspiring Cadet Pilots along with their 1. Must be an Indian National or an Overseas
Academy. If your dream is to fly high and rule Pilot Programme. Citizen of India (OCI)
the sky, there is no better place to get started. 2. Should be between the age of 17 and 35
years at the time of applying for the Pilot
COURSES OFFERED
The Academy offers a premier Cadet Pilot
Training Programme providing an opportunity Programme
to young aspirants desiring a career in aviation. 3. Should have a minimum height of 158 cms
1. CADET PILOT PROGRAMME (approximately 5ft 2inches)
The Cadet Pilot Programme is tailored 4. Minimum Educational Qualification should
The programme has been introduced to cater to
specifically to address all training areas for be: Higher Secondary (10+2) with a
the growing global need of new pilots and to
Academy students with a wholesome view. minimum score of 60% (sixty percent) each
give impetus to the Regional Connectivity
The Cadet Pilot will be given best-in-class flying in English, Physics and Mathematics. The
Scheme. The Cadet Pilot Programme offered by
training along with in-depth training about requirements of the education qualification
the academy will create ample opportunities for
aircraft. The Cadet Pilot will also be provided may differ on the basis of the courses opted
those who are looking for a lucrative career as a
training in personal grooming and image for under the Pilot Programme
pilot in the aviation industry.
management to not just be good at their jobs 5. Must be fluent in English (both verbal and
but also be assured of impeccable written)
The highlight of this programme is the assured
presentatiotthroughouit their careers. 6. Must be holding a valid Indian passport
job guarantee with SpiceJet upon successful
completion of the Cadet Pilot Programme. 7. Must have successful clearance of Class II
Academy students will be trained at leading and 2. CADET PILOT PROGRAMME + BBA Medical Tests as per applicable DGCA
reputed flying academies across the world, DEGREE guidelines
taking the course of their high flying career in Higher Secondary students (10+2) have the
the right direction. added advantage of finishing their graduation
along with the Pilot Programme. This
The faculty at the academy includes Directorate customised course comprises of an added BBA
General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved degree in affiliation with Amity University.
SpiceJet Ground School and Flight Instructors.
The ground training would take place at a 3. CADET PILOT PROGRAMME + MBA
SpiceJet facility in Gurugram,\ that’s
DGCA-approved, with over 10,000 square feet
DEGREE
Graduate students can also enrol for the Pilot
of fully-equipped classroom facilities. The CL
Programme, with an added MBA degree in
flight training will take place at a
affiliation with Amity University. This dual
SpiceJet-designated flying academy and the
degree programme will help Cadet Pilots to
aircraft ‘Type Rating’ will be conducted by
expand their skill set and enhance their chances
SpiceJet.
of transcending into a management role.
APPLICATION AND
SELECTION PROCESS
To apply and get selected for the Pilot Programme, the following
procedure will be followed:

1. Online Registration
Applicant must first register online on
https://apply.spicestaracademy.edu.in/pta while ensuring that all
the above-mentioned eligibility criteria are met.
Please note that a non-refundable application fee of ₹5,000
(Rupees Five Thousand) is required to be paid while submitting
the application online.

2. Application Screening
Once the application has been submitted, the same shall undergo
internal screening process. In case the applicant is selected for
further assessment the academy team will get in touch with details
regarding the selection process through an e-mail and/or SMS.

3. Selection Process Fee

Upon getting the confirmation from the Academy for the
screening process, the applicant will be required to pay a
non-refundable assessment fee of ₹20,000 (Rupees Twenty
Thousand) through online payment on https://pilot.spicestaracade-
my.edu.in/screening-payment.php.

4. Selection Process
The selection process is scientifically designed to determine the
suitability of the applicant for the job of an airline pilot and is
divided into 4 phases.
DETAILS OF EACH PHASE
Selection Process Phase Description of Test Skills Tested Duration

Phase 1 • COMPASS Test • Short-term memory (Memory) 90 minutes

• Computerized Pilot • Mental arithmetic (Mathematics)
• Aptitude Screening System • Spatial Orientation (Orientation)
• Multiple-choice questions. • Multi-tasking (Task Manager)
Results shall be announced
soon after the test.

Phase 2 • CCT (Complex Control Task) • Eye‐Hand‐Foot coordination 10 minutes

• All candidates who pass Phase 1 • The aptitude to fly an aircraft
will need to take this test.
• This module requires applicant to
use a joystick and rudder pedal set
connected to a computer.
Results shall be announced soon
after the test.

Phase 3 Psychometric Test Personality and psychological 60 minutes

suitability for the job of an
Airline Pilot

Phase 4 Personal Interview Verbal communication

skills and personality for the job 10 minutes
of an Airline Pilot

Note:
a. Applicant must note that only upon successfully completing each Phase, can he/she move ahead to the next phase.
b. Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4 are usually completed on the same day, unless postponed. The applicant will be duly informed.
c. Final results will be announced on the same day after Phase 4 test, unless postponed.
d. Phase 1, 2 and 3 are computer-based tests.
e. No cell phones or calculators are allowed during the test.
COURSE CURRICULUM AND DURATION
Depending on the choice of course and upon selection, the following will be the course
curriculum and tentative duration for each course.

Phase Duration Content

Phase 1 13 months 200 Hours of Single Engine Flight Time along with the
Commercial Pilot License and recommended Syllabus as provided in:
Instrument Rating (Single Engine) i) DGCA CAR Sec 7, Ser B, Pt IV, Issue III dated 16 Jun 2011
ii) DGCA CAR Sec 7, Ser B, Pt VII, Issue I dated 16 Aug 1999
Note : SpiceJet does not require a
Multi-Engine Rating for induction into its Note :
Q400/B737 Fleet. •Cadet Pilot will be provided flying training with SpiceJet designated
flying academy.
•DGCA CAR’ means the Civil Aviation Requirements as issued and
amended periodically by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, India.

Conversion of Federal Aviation 6 months • DGCA Theory Exams Training

Administration (‘FAA’) approved • Conversion to Indian CPL
Commercial Pilot License (‘CPL’) to
DGCA approved CPL license

Phase 2 2 months • SpiceJet company operations manual

SpiceJet- Airline Pilot Induction Training • Safety equipment procedures training
• Slide, ditching and fire training
• Dangerous goods training
• Security training

Phase 3 3-5 months Type Rating Syllabus as provided in DGCA CAR Sec 7, Ser B, Pt
Type Rating (Q400 or B737) XIX, Issue II dated 22 Mar 2012

Note : Type Rating is a qualification to fly a specific ‘TYPE’ of aircraft

e.g. B737, Q400 etc. Any aircraft, which has a maximum take-off weight
of more than 5,700 kg or is turbine powered requires a ‘Type Rating’ to
operate. A ‘Type Rating’ course consists of a technical ground school
course (covering the aircraft systems and performance) and a simulator
course, where Cadet Pilot learns to fly the aircraft in a ‘full flight
simulator’ which simulates normal and emergency situations.
PROGRAMME HOURS
• Ground School Training (Pre-flying academy) – 140 hours
• Training at Flying Academy – 200 hours + 14 hours of Simulator
• Ground School Training (Post-flying academy) – 240 hours

SSA Ground Training Whether cost

(Pre-Flight Academy) No. of Hours Extensions included in fees or not
Air Navigation 60 - Included
Radio Aids & Instruments (Basics) 32 - Included
Aerodynamics, Airframe & Engines 32 - Included
Final Test 02 - Included
Airline culture & values 14 - Included
Total Hours 140 - Included

Training @ Flight Academy No. of Hours Extension Whether cost

included in fees or not

Private Pilot License (PPL)

Ground School Theory Private Pilot 37 - Included
Cessna 152 (Dual) PPL 40 - Included
Cessna 152 (Solo) 5 - Included
Pre and Post Briefings 20 - Included
Extension given during PPL phase - 15 hrs Cost to be borne by the Cadet Pilot.
Instruments Rating (IR)
Ground School Theory Instrument Rating 30 - Included
Advanced Simulator 14 - Included
Cessna 152 (Dual) 29 - Included
Pre and Post Briefings 20 - Included
Maximum extension given during IR phase - 5 hrs Cost to be borne by the Cadet Pilot.
Commercial Single Engine Pilot License (CPL-SE)
Ground school Theory Commercial Pilot 35 - Included
Cessna 152 (Solo) 68 - Included
Cessna 172 G1000 (Dual) 10 - Included
Cessna 152 (Dual) 48 - Included
Pre and Post Briefings 10 - Included
Total Hours including SIM 214 - -
Maximum Extension given during CPL phase - 5 hrs Cost to be borne by the Cadet Pilot.
PROGRAMME HOURS
Additional Required Items Whether cost included in fees or not
Uniform Included
Gleim CBT Included
Books and Supplies Included
Fingerprints Included
TSA Application Fee Included
FAA Medical Exam Included
FAA Knowledge (“Written”) Tests Included
FAA Check Rides (Examiner Fee) Included
FAA Practical Exam C172 Included
FAA Practical Exam PA34 Included
Administrative fees Included
CFM Included
DGCA Class II Medical Fee Cost to be borne by the Cadet Pilot
US Visa Fee Cost to be borne by the Cadet Pilot
Travel Tickets to USA (Round Trip, Economy) Included

Housing Options

Housing (Double Occupancy) per month Included

Electricity, Cable and Utilities per month Cost to be borne by the Cadet Pilot
Food Cost to be borne by the Cadet Pilot
Ground Training (Post-Flying Academy) No. of Hours Extensions Whether cost included in fees or not

Ground school provided to clear DGCA & 210 + 30 - Included

RT Examinations for license conversion
Additional flight training
(CPL skill tests to be done in India) 7 hours - Included
Non-completion of license conversion
within 6 months - - Included only for one extra attempt
DGCA exams, Class I medical, RTR and
license conversion fee. - - To be borne by the Cadet Pilot
Recency requirements To be borne by the Cadet Pilot
Accommodation during ground school in
Gurgaon, including food (2 meals only) - - Included only for outstation Cadet Pilot
Accommodation, food and travel during
additional flight training for CPL skill tests
in India - - Included
Employment by SpiceJet as TFO after
obtaining of Indian CPL - - Within one (1) year of obtaining Indian CPL
Type Rating upon employment with SpiceJet - - As per the requirement of SpiceJet
Accommodation during Type Rating - - Included
Training for release as First Officer upon
completion of Type Rating - - Included
CADET PILOT PROGRAMME + BBA DEGREE
Apart from the course curriculum mentioned above for the Pilot Programme, the BBA course will
include the following:

Learning Hours – 6320 Credits – 144

Duration - 36 Months (6 Semesters) Total Subjects – 24

SUBJECT OVERVIEW
Semester 1 Semester 2
Principle & Practices of Management Business Environment
English Language Business Communication
Business Economics Organization Behaviour
Computers in Management
Business Mathematics

Semester 3 Semester 4
Marketing Management Production & Operations Management
Accounting for Managers Advertising & Sales Promotions
Human Resource Management Management Information System
Business Law Financial Management

Semester 5 Semester 6
Total Quality Management Project & Synopsis
Business Statics Cost & Managerial Accounting
Entrepreneurship Management System Analysis & Design
Project & Synopsis Behavioural and Allied Science
CADET PILOT PROGRAMME + MBA DEGREE
Apart from the course curriculum mentioned above for the Pilot Programme, the MBA course will
include the following:

Learning Hours - 7 to 10 hours a week Credits - 120

Duration - 24 months (4 semesters) Total Subjects - 18

SUBJECT OVERVIEW
Semester 1 Semester 2
Management Functions & Behaviour Human Resource Management
Economics for Managers Marketing Management
Information Technology for Managers Financial Management
Quantitative Techniques in Management Legal Aspects of Business
Accounting for Managers Research Methodology

Semester 3 Semester 4
Business Policy & Strategic Management Total Quality Management
Project Work
The following subjects are available for
specialisation (any one subject) : Specialization area opted in 3rd Semester
will continue in 4th Semester.
Marketing and Sales
Human Resource Management
Finance and Accounting
FEE STRUCTURE
CADET PILOT PROGRAMME

Instalment Amount (₹) Timeline Refund

First ₹10,00,000 (Rupees Ten Lac) Within 10 days from the date of Non-refundable
letter of admission

Second ₹30,00,000 (Rupees Thirty Lac) Within 14 days from the date of a. Refund of ₹10 Lac on
commencement of the assigned failure to complete
batch under the Pilot Programme Private Pilot License
(PPL)

b. Refund of ₹ 5 Lac on
failure to complete
Instrument Rating (IR)

Third ₹25,00,000 On completion of IR or 9 months Non-refundable

(Rupees Twenty Five Lac) from the commencement of
assigned batch under the Pilot
Programme (whichever is earlier)

Fourth ₹24,50,000 (Rupees Twenty Within 14 days from the date of Non-refundable
Four Lac Fifty Thousand) completion of CPL or 12 months
from the commencement of
assigned batch under the Pilot
Programme (whichever is earlier)

Total ₹89,50,000 (Rupees Eighty Nine Lac Fifty Thousand)

Note:
a. The amounts mentioned herein are exclusive of all applicable taxes and GST, which shall be charged and will be payable additionally
b. For Cadet Pilot weighing more than 80kgs, their flight training will be done exclusively on the C172 aircraft and there will be an additional charge of ₹ 4,92,000
plus GST to be paid with the second instalment
c. The cost for any extensions mentioned herein under the Pilot Programme’ is to be borne by the Cadet Pilot additionally @ ₹14,500 per hour for Cadet Pilot
weighing less than 80 kgs and @ ₹18,000 per hour for Cadet Pilot weighing more than 80 kg
d. In exceptional circumstances, where the Cadet Pilot is unable to complete the respective phases of the Pilot Programme, the Academy may in its absolute
discretion consider refund of the unaccrued fee as per the extant policy of the Academy
SCHOLARSHIP
We also offer scholarships to exceptionally meritorious applicants based on following criteria:

Scholarship Criteria Scholarship Offered to Applicant

Category 1 The Academy will provide a scholarship of ;

95% and above aggregate marks in 10+2 examination a. ₹10 Lac on second installment
in 3 subjects (Physics, Maths & English) b. ₹10 Lac on third installment
c. ₹10 Lac on fourth installment
Or
JEE Rank 1 to 1500 Total scholarship offered to an applicant under Category
1 is ₹30 Lac.

Category 2 The Academy will provide a scholarship of ;

90% and above aggregate marks in 10+2 examination a. ₹ 5 Lac on second installment
in 3 subjects (Physics, Maths & English) b. ₹ 5 Lac on third installment
c. ₹ 5 Lac on fourth installment
Or
JEE Rank 1500 to 3000 Total scholarship offered to an applicant under Category
2 is ₹15 Lac.

Disclaimer: SpiceJet reserve its right to withdraw or change the scholarship criteria or facility without any prior
intimation in future Pilot Programmes.
CERTIFICATION AND DEGREE REMUNERATION ON
Upon successfully completing the Pilot Programme, the Cadet JOINING SPICEJET
Pilot will graduate with a Commercial Pilot License issued by The basic compensation and other benefits will be as mentioned
DGCA. and agreed under the employment agreement to be executed
The Cadet Pilot who has opted for the BBA/MBA course will between the graduated Cadet Pilot and SpiceJet on or before
also get those degrees additionally upon successful the date of commencement of employment with SpiceJet. The
completion of the relevant course from Amity University. remuneration payable in terms of the employment agreement
The DGCA and Amity University shall issue the relevant shall be subject to the usual statutory and other deductions,
certification and degree to each Cadet Pilot for completing the including tax and social security contributions normally required
Pilot Programme. SpiceJet has no role in the issuance of the to be withheld by an employer in India. The terms and
relevant certifications and degree. conditions of employment shall be based on SpiceJet’s
employment policy prevailing at such time.

WORK CULTURE AND ETHICS

We are committed to provide a work environment where every individual is
treated with dignity and equality.
Our ability to genuinely make a difference to the lives of people across our
country keeps us committed and connected to the bigger purpose. We are
driven by truly ethical and intelligent people who strive to change society for the
better. We maintain a culture that respects individuals, values diversity, fosters
innovation, and promotes a safe and healthy environment. SpiceJet is committed
to helping our employees and the students to succeed both professionally and
personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits program and a wide range of
professional development programs. Our employees work across functions and
across geographies and cultures to build solutions, products and services that
help customers make critical decisions confidently. Every day, all around the
world, our people work together as one team, a unified network of local
professionals, who share a passion for solving problems and realizing results.
We value our people and this core value is evident in our approach to workforce
health and safety issues. Rather than viewed as a compliance burden, health and
safety is seen as essential to the welfare and productivity of our people. This
commits us to provide a safe workplace for all employees.
 WITHDRAWAL/FAILURE
TO CONTINUE WITH THE
PILOT PROGRAMME
The admission to the Pilot Programme is strictly
provisional and may be revoked if:

1. The applicant fails to formally accept the letter of

admission by non-payment of the admission fee.
ASSISTANCE FROM SPICEJET 2. The applicant fails to produce the original copies of
Consistent with our endeavour to provide the best facilities to our the certificates, transcripts, and other academic
Cadet Pilots, we will also provide the following facilities credentials at the time of admission.
3. The applicant is unable to clear DGCA-mandated
1. Arrangements for stay during the CPL training phase Class II medical test.
(cost inclusive in the fee) i.e. Phase 1 will include only 4. The Cadet Pilot fails to attend and/or clear the
accommodation, unless specified otherwise. required trainings within the stipulated timelines as
2. During Phase 3 (Type Rating) arrangements will be made for mentioned herein.
accommodation (which includes bed & breakfast only). 5. The Cadet Pilot does not possess any of the
3. Provision of roundtrip economy tickets for attending Phase 1 of qualifications which he/she claimed to have obtained.
the Pilot Programme in USA/other location. 6. The Cadet Pilot is in violation of the code of conduct
4. Assistance with documentation for visa. Visa costs to be of SpiceJet, SpiceJet designated flying academy and
separately borne by Cadet Pilot and issuance of the visa will be Amity University during the Pilot Programme.
at the sole discretion of the respective embassy.
5. For outstation Cadet Pilot, arrangements for accommodation
and meal during the ground training phase in Gurgaon, will be
provided.
 ANY QUESTIONS
We would be happy to address any questions you may have.

Please contact us at:

cadetpilot@spicestaracademy.edu.in

Ph. +91 98110 06677

Spice Star Academy
340, Udyog Vihar, Phase 4
Gurgaon – 122016,
Haryana, India.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU ON BOARD!

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