Aviation Training Placement · Est. 2018 · UAE

The right seat
is earned.
We map the route.

Four routes to the flight deck, whether you're starting from school or already hold a licence: A320 type rating, A320 abridged conversion, self-sponsored CPL, and the airline cadet pathway. Published all-in fees, honest eligibility, and placement into airline-approved training organisations.

Placing pilots since
2018
Programs
Four routes
Type ratings from
USD 11,600
Training locations
India · Philippines

Start here

Never flown before? Start with these five steps.

Most students who dream of flying get stuck at the very first move — not the money, not the exams, just "what do I actually do first?" Here is the exact order, the same one we walk every candidate through. You can begin some of this while you're still in school.

Already hold a licence? This part isn't for you — skip straight to the A320 type rating and abridged course →

STEP 01

Get your subjects right

You need Physics and Mathematics in 10+2. Without both, the DGCA route stays closed — so if you're still choosing streams, choose science with Maths.

Already finished school without them? There's still a path — see below.
STEP 02

Take the Class 2 medical

Start with a DGCA Class 2 medical — it's the quicker, entry-level fitness check. Clearing it early tells you you're fit to fly before you spend a rupee on training.

Do this first. It's the cheapest way to find out if flying is open to you.
STEP 03

Get your DGCA Computer Number

This is your unique pilot-trainee ID with the regulator — the account through which every exam and licence is recorded. Nothing official happens without it.

Confused by the DGCA portal? This is exactly the part we handle for you.
STEP 04

Upgrade to Class 1 medical

The full commercial-pilot medical, done at a DGCA-approved centre. Required before you can fly commercially — we tell you which centre and when to book.

Class 2 first, Class 1 next — in that order.
STEP 05

Choose your training route

Now — and only now — you pick the path: the structured airline cadet route, or the self-sponsored CPL. That's where Skywings takes over.

Not sure which fits you? That's what the two options below are for.

If you're in 11th / 12th with Physics & Maths

The Cadet Pathway

The structured, airline-backed route. You clear a competitive selection, sign a Letter of Intent with the airline before paying training fees, then train straight toward the A320 flight deck. This is the closest thing to a guided path — and the one most parents are looking for.

See the full selection route →

If you've left school, or want full flexibility

Self-Sponsored CPL

The independent route: earn your Commercial Pilot Licence with no airline bond or lock-in, then add a type rating when you're ready. More freedom, but placement isn't guaranteed — we're honest about that. Best if you value control over your own timeline.

Compare the programs →

Departures

Four routes to the flight deck

Whether you already hold a licence or haven't started, there's a route here. Every figure below is the full figure — no admin fees appear later.

Flight plan · Cadet Pathway

From application to the line — every waypoint, honestly

Cadet selection is competitive. Three assessment gates stand between your application and the airline Letter of Intent — we tell you that upfront, and we prepare you for all three.

01

WPT · APPLY

Application & document screening

Submit your application online. We screen eligibility and verify documents before anything else — no fees at this stage.

02

WPT · ADAPT

ADAPT aptitude assessment

A standardised test of psychomotor, cognitive, problem-solving and decision-making skills, taken at our centre.

Assessment gate — not everyone clears
03

WPT · PANEL

Group activity & personal interview

Conducted in Gurugram, India before an airline selection panel: a group exercise assessing communication and coordination, followed by a personal interview.

Airline panel decides — not us
04

WPT · LOI

Airline Letter of Intent — then, and only then, fees

Clear all three gates and you sign the Letter of Intent with the airline. Your first training installment is due after this point, never before.

05

WPT · CPL-IR

CPL with Multi-Engine Instrument Rating — 16 months

Six months of ground theory, then ten months of DGCA CPL flight training at an airline-authorised flying training institute in Ahmedabad or Chennai.

06

WPT · TR-A320

A320 Type Rating — 2 months

Ground school with computer-based training, fixed-base simulator, then full-flight simulator including skill tests, at the airline-approved type rating centre in Clark, Philippines.

DEST · LINE

Junior First Officer, Airbus A320

Successful completion of training takes you to the right seat of the A320 with a leading airline in India.

Route details

Eligibility & what's included

SW-001 · Licence Holders

A320 Abridged Course

A shortened route onto the A320 for pilots who already hold the prerequisite licence and experience — the most accessible way into the world's most widely flown narrow-body.

For
Existing licence holders
Format
Abridged syllabus
Training
Ground · Simulator
Partner
Approved TRTO
  • Lowest-cost route onto the A320
  • One all-inclusive fee
  • Eligibility confirmed before you commit
USD 11,600all-inclusive
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SW-001 · Airline LOI Route

Cadet Pilot Program

The structured airline pathway: CPL ME-IR plus A320 type rating, with a signed airline Letter of Intent before your first installment.

Age
18–35 years
Education
10+2, ≥51% in Phy · Math · Eng
Nationality
Indian or OCI holder
Medical
DGCA Class 1
  • CPL ME-IR — 16 months, India
  • A320 Type Rating — 2 months, Clark PH
  • Fees begin only after LOI is signed
USD 140,000payable after final selection
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SW-002 · Self-Sponsored

CPL Training

The mandatory first step to professional flying, without airline bonding or cadet-program restrictions — guided end-to-end by Skywings.

Location
Philippines
Education
10+2 with Phy & Math
Medical
Class 1 fitness
Other
Valid passport · English
  • Structured guidance, start to license
  • Full flexibility — no bond, no lock-in
  • Honest note: CPL alone does not guarantee airline placement
USD 65,000indicative total cost
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SW-003 · Self-Sponsored

A320 Type Rating

DGCA-approved type rating on the world's most common narrow-body — for licence holders ready for the airline flight deck.

Approval
DGCA
Duration
~2 months
Training
CBT · FBS · Full-flight sim
Includes
Accommodation
  • One all-inclusive fee — nothing added later
  • Skill tests included
  • Instructors with A320 line experience
USD 29,500all-inclusive, incl. accommodation
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Why Skywings

Transparency is the product

Founded in 2018, Skywings Consultancy Services is a UAE-registered placement consultancy connecting aspiring pilots with airline-approved training organisations in India and the Philippines.

We are not a flying school, and we don't pretend to be one. Our job is the part most candidates get wrong on their own: verifying eligibility, preparing you for airline assessment, and placing you into the right approved program at a published, all-in price.

Training is delivered through our partner organisations under formal agreements — including Acron Aviation (the former L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions business, UK) and AAG at Clark, Philippines.

What we won't tell you: that a job is guaranteed from day one. Cadet selection is an airline decision made across three assessment stages. What we do guarantee is a straight account of your odds, your costs, and your route — before you pay anything.

Established
2018
Registration
Ajman Free Zone, UAE
Fee structure
Published · All-in
Cadet fees due
After LOI only
Training partners
Acron Aviation · AAG
Response channel
WhatsApp · Same day

Questions

Asked before every application

I'm in school and have no idea how to start. What's the very first step?
Make sure you have Physics and Maths in 10+2, then take a DGCA Class 2 medical — the entry-level fitness check. That one step tells you whether flying is open to you before you spend anything on training. After that comes your DGCA Computer Number, then the Class 1 medical. We walk you through all of it; see the "Start here" steps above.
What is a DGCA Computer Number and how do I get one?
It's your unique trainee ID with India's aviation regulator — the account through which every pilot exam and licence is registered. You apply for it through the DGCA's online portal, and no official step in your pilot journey happens without it. The portal trips up a lot of first-timers, so this is one of the things we set up with you directly.
Class 1 or Class 2 medical — which comes first?
Class 2 first. It's the quicker, cheaper entry-level medical and the smart way to confirm you're fit to fly before committing to training. The Class 1 is the full commercial-pilot medical done at a DGCA-approved centre, needed before you fly commercially. We tell you which centre to use and when to book each one.
How do I enter the cadet selection process?
Apply through us if you meet the eligibility criteria. Our team will contact you with the selection process details and upcoming batch dates. There is no fee to apply or to be assessed for screening.
I haven't done my DGCA Class 1 medical yet. Can I still apply?
Yes. Submit your application and we'll guide you through arranging the DGCA Class 1 medical — it's a common first step we handle with most candidates.
My board exams aren't finished. Can I apply now?
Yes — preliminary stages can be completed while you finish. You can only sign the LOI after meeting the minimum education requirement (10+2 with at least 51% individually in Physics, Mathematics and English).
What happens after I submit an application?
We screen your application and verify documents, then invite you to the ADAPT test at our centre. Clear that, and you attend a group activity and personal interview before an airline panel in Gurugram, India. Only after clearing all three stages are you invited to sign the Letter of Intent.
Is selection guaranteed?
No — and be cautious of anyone who tells you otherwise. The ADAPT test and the airline panel stages are genuinely competitive. What is structured in your favour: you pay no training fees unless you are selected and sign the LOI.
Where does training happen?
Cadet CPL training runs at an airline-authorised flying training institute in Ahmedabad or Chennai. The A320 type rating runs at the airline-approved centre in Clark, Philippines. Self-sponsored CPL training is conducted in the Philippines.
Does a self-sponsored CPL guarantee an airline job?
No. A CPL is the mandatory first step toward airline flying, but on its own it does not guarantee placement. If a guaranteed pathway matters most to you, the cadet program's LOI structure is the route designed for that.

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