India's first structured helicopter cadet program — run in partnership with Skyrise Aviation — takes candidates from zero flying experience to a DGCA-issued, H-125 type-rated Commercial Helicopter Pilot License.
What's included
Ground and theoretical classes for the three DGCA CHPL papers (Meteorology, Air Regulations and Navigation), 150 hours of flight time building for CPL(H) on the Robinson R22 and R44, pilot-in-command time building and a full type rating on the Airbus H-125, simulator sessions on both the R22 and H-125, check rides, study material, a basic pilot kit and aircraft insurance.
Program roadmap
- Registration and admission, with a Letter of Acceptance issued
- Apply for your DGCA Computer Number
- Clear DGCA Class I/II medical
- Theory classes, followed by signing the service agreement and bond
- Clear the DGCA exams: Meteorology, Air Regulations and Navigation
- Flight training fee due, visa processing for international cadets
- 150 hours of flight training, then H-125 type rating
- DGCA issues your Commercial Helicopter Pilot License
Investment
Total program fees run to approximately ₹1.10 crore, paid in five parts: an initial ground-classes fee, then four instalments tied to flight-training milestones. Flight training only begins once all three DGCA theory papers are cleared. Figures below are indicative as of January 2026 — confirm current pricing with admissions.
| Payment | Amount | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Ground classes (DGCA exams) | ₹5,00,000 | On enrolment |
| 1st instalment | ₹35,00,000 | Before flight training begins |
| 2nd instalment | ₹25,00,000 | 2 months into flight training |
| 3rd instalment | ₹25,00,000 | 4 months into flight training |
| 4th instalment | ₹20,00,000 | 6 months into flight training |
| Total | ₹1,10,00,000 |
Career outcome
Ground instruction is led by Army Aviation-experienced and DGCA-qualified instructors, and placement is arranged with hiring partners including Ravit Leisure & Medevac Heli Services and Syandan Aviation — giving cadets a confirmed pilot role to train toward from day one, with a pathway to Multi-Engine Rating or the Flight Instructor Course beyond that.
