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**Author:** [@system](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/welcome-to-pilot-career-forum-start-here/5 "2026-04-24T13:47:36Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Pilot Career Forum is a global platform for aspiring and professional pilots to discuss: Flight training options Airline cadet programs Type ratings and simulator training Pilot… --- ## [I'm James - pilot training industry expert - AMA](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/im-james-pilot-training-industry-expert-ama/29)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/im-james-pilot-training-industry-expert-ama/29 "2026-10-29T18:03:54Z")
Hi everyone, have been following the pilot training industry developments for the past 20 years. My passion is to support pilots and aspiring pilots​:folded\_hands: If anyone has any questions. Happy to answer them --- ## [Excellentia Airline Academy](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/excellentia-airline-academy/44)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/excellentia-airline-academy/44 "2026-07-30T08:10:01Z")
Saw that in South Africa, the 2 flight schools Aeronav Academy and Skyhawk Aviation merged and rebranded to Excellentia Airline Academy. Their plan is to grow from currently 30 to 40 aircraft to over 100 aircraft in the… --- ## [Akasa Air SkyCadet Pilot Training Program](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/akasa-air-skycadet-pilot-training-program/56)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/akasa-air-skycadet-pilot-training-program/56 "2026-07-03T07:57:30Z")
India’s fast growing low cost carrier launched their self-funded cadet pilot program, the Akasa SkyCadet Pilot Training Program, a structured self-funded pathway delivering ground school, Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) f… --- ## [HM Aviation - A320 DGCA Type Ratings](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/hm-aviation-a320-dgca-type-ratings/45)
**Author:** [@MattP](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/MattP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/hm-aviation-a320-dgca-type-ratings/45 "2026-07-03T07:53:34Z")
Been studying HM Aviation, the Delhi based ground school and pilot training facilitator that has supported the training of 2,300 pilots from India, it seems they are sending their trainees to Acron Aviation’s Training Ce… --- ## [Simaero India Launches Airbus A320 Type Ratings](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/simaero-india-launches-airbus-a320-type-ratings/36)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 7:48am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/simaero-india-launches-airbus-a320-type-ratings/36 "2026-07-03T07:48:44Z")
Simaero, which is a global pilot training group, has announced that they are now accepting applications for their DGCA Airbus A320 Type Rating program which will be delivered on their brand new simulator in Gurugram! --- ## [Thrust Flight - Highlighting How AI Can Improve Flight Training](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/thrust-flight-highlighting-how-ai-can-improve-flight-training/55)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 7:38am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/thrust-flight-highlighting-how-ai-can-improve-flight-training/55 "2026-07-03T07:38:35Z")
Really interesting, Texas headquartered flight school group Thrust Flight has highlighted how its AI adaptive learning management system has been used by nearly 300 students already and that it has led to a reduction of … --- ## [India's Alliance Air Trainee Pilot Recruitment in 2026](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/indias-alliance-air-trainee-pilot-recruitment-in-2026/54)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 7:24am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/indias-alliance-air-trainee-pilot-recruitment-in-2026/54 "2026-07-03T07:24:52Z")
Government owned Alliance Air posted yesterday that it is looking for ten (10) AB-INITIO Trainee First Officer. Basic requirements for applicants include: Pilots must have valid DGCA CPL, FRTOL, RTR Class 1 medical Mi… --- ## [SalamAir - Cadet Pilot Program](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/salamair-cadet-pilot-program/43)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/salamair-cadet-pilot-program/43 "2026-07-03T06:00:59Z")
SalamAir, which as of last month is now owned by the government of Oman (so I guess Oman Air). has just announced that they have graduated another 17 cadet pilots, the 9th batch of its cadet pilot program. Does anyone k… --- ## [Etihad Airways Seeking Pilots in the Philipppines](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/etihad-airways-seeking-pilots-in-the-philipppines/48)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/etihad-airways-seeking-pilots-in-the-philipppines/48 "2026-05-31T16:19:44Z")
Etihad just announced that they will be interviewing pilots in the Philippines this coming week. They are looking to recruit for the following positions A320 Captains A320 First Officers A330 Captains A330 F… --- ## [AeroGuard Flight Training Center Training for India](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/aeroguard-flight-training-center-training-for-india/47)
**Author:** [@MattP](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/MattP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/aeroguard-flight-training-center-training-for-india/47 "2026-05-31T16:12:28Z")
I saw that the US flight school group AeroGuard Flight Training Center just welcomed its 12 batch of its cadet pilot program with Air India. Does anyone know if they also accept Indian aspiring pilots outside of the Air… --- ## [Avion Flight Training Centre Mumbai - Airline Preparation Program](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/avion-flight-training-centre-mumbai-airline-preparation-program/41)
**Author:** [@MattP](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/MattP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/avion-flight-training-centre-mumbai-airline-preparation-program/41 "2026-05-27T10:05:45Z")
Saw today that the Avion training center in Mumbai launched this new offering which includes: Written tests preparation ADAPT Assessments Guidance Group Discussions & DE Interviews Does anyone know the cost of this? --- ## [BAA Training Vietnam - DGCA Type Rating Offering for A320 & B737](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/baa-training-vietnam-dgca-type-rating-offering-for-a320-b737/42)
**Author:** [@MattP](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/MattP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/baa-training-vietnam-dgca-type-rating-offering-for-a320-b737/42 "2026-05-27T10:04:21Z")
BAA Training Vietnam has become very popular over the last three years for commercial pilots from India to go for their Airbus A320 or Boeing 737-NG type rating. They’ve just highlighted their Summer 2026 Type Rating pri… --- ## [India's Fly91 Trainee Pilot Recruitment in 2026](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/indias-fly91-trainee-pilot-recruitment-in-2026/35)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 10:22am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/indias-fly91-trainee-pilot-recruitment-in-2026/35 "2026-05-25T10:22:24Z")
Fly91 posted a new video on their LinkedIn (see here) about seeking to recruit trainee pilots. Basic requirements for applicants include: Commercial Pilot License (for Trainee First Officer or Cadet Pilot) Clear Medic… --- ## [IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program in South Africa](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/indigo-cadet-pilot-program-in-south-africa/30)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 10:21am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/indigo-cadet-pilot-program-in-south-africa/30 "2026-05-25T10:21:01Z")
Saw that both Garuda Aviation and Insight Aviation have deployed 5 students each to 43 Air School (South Africa’s largest flight school with something like 50 to 70 aircraft in operation). Had heard previously that the … --- ## [India's Melstarr Aviation Learning Academy - New Operations in Kurnool](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/indias-melstarr-aviation-learning-academy-new-operations-in-kurnool/38)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 10:17am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/indias-melstarr-aviation-learning-academy-new-operations-in-kurnool/38 "2026-05-25T10:17:19Z")
New startup Melstarr Aviation Learning Academy (MALA) has announced it is launching a new flight training organization in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, with a training fleet led by the BRM Aero Bristell B23-916iS next-generat… --- ## [Indian Flight School Dunes Aviation Academy has a US Flight School Partner?](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/indian-flight-school-dunes-aviation-academy-has-a-us-flight-school-partner/34)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/indian-flight-school-dunes-aviation-academy-has-a-us-flight-school-partner/34 "2026-05-25T10:13:13Z")
Saw that California’s Pacific States Aviation Flight Academy (PSA) has announced a partnership with India’s Dunes Aviation Academy. Does anyone know what this covers? --- ## [I'm Matt - CPL in India](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/im-matt-cpl-in-india/39)
**Author:** [@MattP](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/MattP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/im-matt-cpl-in-india/39 "2026-05-25T10:06:58Z")
Hello, I’m a commercial pilot in India and have been following the Indian pilot training developments for the last eight years. --- ## [NAM Training Centre for DGCA B737 Type Rating?](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/nam-training-centre-for-dgca-b737-type-rating/37)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 9:55am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/nam-training-centre-for-dgca-b737-type-rating/37 "2026-05-25T09:55:02Z")
Indian pilot training agent Aero Flight Aviation has announced an exclusive partnership with NAM Training Centre, a Jakarta-based full flight simulator training center, to deliver type rating and recurrent training servi… --- ## [USA Regulator FAA is giving USD 26 Million in Grants for Pilot Training](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/usa-regulator-faa-is-giving-usd-26-million-in-grants-for-pilot-training/33)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/usa-regulator-faa-is-giving-usd-26-million-in-grants-for-pilot-training/33 "2026-05-25T09:45:08Z")
Last week the US Department of Transportation has announced a USD 26 million FAA investment in Aviation Workforce Development Grants to develop the next generation of aviation professionals, funding training programs for… --- ## [Emirates is recruiting pilots in UK and Ireland - May 2026](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/emirates-is-recruiting-pilots-in-uk-and-ireland-may-2026/32)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/emirates-is-recruiting-pilots-in-uk-and-ireland-may-2026/32 "2026-04-29T14:17:27Z")
Dubai based Emirates has announced it will conduct pilot recruitment roadshow in the United Kingdom and Ireland in May Manchester 21 - 22 May Dublin 23 - 24 May Edinburgh 26 - 27 May London Gatwick 28 - 29 May London H… --- ## [Tragic Accident at Flight Training Adelaide](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/tragic-accident-at-flight-training-adelaide/31)
**Author:** [@MattP](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/MattP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 10:24am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/tragic-accident-at-flight-training-adelaide/31 "2026-04-29T10:24:05Z")
A DA42 (VH-YQP) crashed this morning into a Hangar in Adelaide. Thoughts and prayers for everyone involved. FTA is known for high quality and safe training. --- ## [Qatar Airways Cadet Program Open Again - April 2026](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/qatar-airways-cadet-program-open-again-april-2026/28)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/qatar-airways-cadet-program-open-again-april-2026/28 "2026-04-28T13:01:29Z")
Saw that Qatar Airways has started accepting applications again for its cadet pilot program but it seems only for Qatari Nationals (at least the ones for scholarship positions) Does anyone know if they are accepting int… --- ## [Is this SpiceJet Cadet Pilot Program still active in 2026?](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/is-this-spicejet-cadet-pilot-program-still-active-in-2026/27)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/is-this-spicejet-cadet-pilot-program-still-active-in-2026/27 "2026-04-28T12:56:37Z")
Came across the Spice Star Academy website and remembered that a few years ago SpiceJet was still sending cadets for flight training to the USA. Does anyone know if the program is active in 2026? --- ## [Easyjet Cadet Pilot Program - CAE 2026 Details](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/easyjet-cadet-pilot-program-cae-2026-details/26)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/easyjet-cadet-pilot-program-cae-2026-details/26 "2026-04-26T11:41:14Z")
easyjet is accepting new applications for its cadet pilot program where training takes place at CAE. Details of the program are: Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) program Euro 115,000 Theory training in Brussels, Madrid, … --- ## [Southwest Cadet Pilot Program Destination 2026 Cost Revealed](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/southwest-cadet-pilot-program-destination-2026-cost-revealed/25)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 11:38am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/southwest-cadet-pilot-program-destination-2026-cost-revealed/25 "2026-04-26T11:38:00Z")
Southwest announced this week that it is accepting new applications for its Destination 225° University and Cadet pathways. The prices at flight schools are around: US$117,000 at CAE (Arizona) US$ 100,000 at US Aviati… --- ## [Review of Flight School Rankings in India Released April 2026](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/review-of-flight-school-rankings-in-india-released-april-2026/24)
**Author:** [@Wings.James](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/u/Wings.James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://www.pilotcareerforum.com/t/review-of-flight-school-rankings-in-india-released-april-2026/24 "2026-04-26T11:30:54Z")
What is everyone’s thoughts on the FTO rankings released by the DGCA - find them here. There has been so much change between the one released in October and now. Can flight schools change this quickly? Previously the D…