Airline Pilot Selection Process
Airlines in India follows a structured selection process for hiring cadet pilots and experienced pilots. The selection process includes multiple stages to assess a candidate’s technical knowledge, aptitude, communication skills, and overall suitability for a pilot role.
At Poetic Pilot Academy, instructors provide structured guidance to aspiring pilots for the CPL Entry Process. The academy ensures students are well-prepared for every stage of the selection process, from initial assessments to final interviews.
- Experienced Instructors who Active airline pilots.
- Mock Exams – Real-time exam conditions for confidence building.
- Airline Specific Training Modules
- Simulated Interviews with Airline captains
- Personalized Mentorship: One-on-one guidance for weak areas
- Proven Success Rate: Track record of students successfully placed with IndiGo, Air India, Spice jet among others.
Written Test
- The first stage is a Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) written test.
- It covers subjects like:
- Aviation Regulations & Air Law (DGCA rules, airspace classification, and procedures)
- Navigation & Flight Planning
- Meteorology (Weather systems, forecasting, and impact on flights)
- Technical Knowledge (Aircraft systems, aerodynamics, and instrumentation)
- General Aptitude & Reasoning (Math, logic, and problem-solving skills)
Candidates must pass this exam to move to the next stage.
ADAPT Test (Psychometric & Aptitude Test)
It is a computer-based pilot aptitude assessment.
• It evaluates:
➢ Cognitive skills (memory, multitasking, spatial awareness)
➢ Hand-eye coordination (simulated control tasks)
➢ Situational awareness (reaction to aviation scenarios)
➢ Numerical & Verbal reasoning
➢ Personality assessment (behavioural traits and teamwork skills)
This test helps determine if the candidate has the right aptitude for piloting
Group Discussion (GD)
Candidates participate in a group discussion/Tasks on aviation-related or general topics.
• This stage assesses:
➢ Communication skills
➢ Teamwork and leadership qualities
➢ Decision-making ability
➢ Confidence and clarity of thoughtPerformance in GD plays a crucial role in shortlisting candidates for the next stage
Personal Interview (HR & Technical Round)
The final stage is a personal interview conducted by Airlines’ selection panel.
• It consists of:
➢ Technical Interview (Aircraft systems, flight operations, emergency procedures, and DGCA regulations)
➢ HR Interview (Personality, career goals, strengths, weaknesses, and airline-related scenarios)
Candidates who successfully clear all the rounds receive Letter of Intent (LOI)
Sim Check
Simulator checks are designed to assess a pilot’s ability to operate an aircraft safely and efficiently in a simulated environment. and are a crucial part of a Pilots’s training and evaluation process.
They check:
– Decision making
– Technical skills
– Situational awareness
– Risk management
– Emergency procedures
Not all airlines conduct sim-checks