EVENT TITLE: Alumini talk
DATE : 25.03.2025
TIME : 10.00 AM to 11.00 AM
VENUE : Admin-504
EVENT CONVENER: Dr K N Srinivas (HOD/EEE)
EVENT COORDINATORS: Dr. Srinivasan P (AP/EEE)
NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 35
RESOURCE PERSON DETAILS – BRIEF PROFILE OF THE SPEAKER:
Name : Mr Suryansh P Katiyar
Position : First officer (Getjet, Airlines A320-Airbus)
Qualification : B.Tech (EEE)
About
Mr Suryansh P Katiyar works as First officer at Getjet, Airlines A320-Airbus, a rapidly growing aviation company
- Flight Experience: 500 hours on the A320 aircraft.
- Licenses:
- Valid EASA Part-FCL license with ATPL theory knowledge.Current A320 type rating Getjet Airlines
- Valid Class 1 medical certificate.
- Language Proficiency: Minimum ICAO Level 4 English proficiency.
- Legal Authorization: Right to live and work in the European Union.
- Background Check: Clean criminal record.
Summary of the Event:
- The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) is pleased to announce an Alumni Talk on Career Guidance on 25 March 2025. This insightful session featured Mr Suryansh P Katiyar, an esteemed alumnus from the 2017 batch, who is currently associated First officer (Getjet, Airlines A320-Airbus).
- A Cadet Pilot Program is a structured training program offered by airlines to train aspiring pilots from little or no flying experience to become fully qualified first officers. These programs are designed to streamline the path to becoming a commercial airline pilot, often offering direct employment upon successful completion.
Key Features of a Cadet Pilot Program - Airline Sponsorship or Partnership – Some programs are fully or partially sponsored by airlines, while others require candidates to self-fund their training.
- Integrated Flight Training – Includes ground school, simulator training, and flight hours leading to a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) frozen.
- Mentorship & Career Pathway – Cadets receive training from experienced airline captains and instructors, with a guaranteed or preferred pathway to becoming a first officer.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Requirements: Usually a high school diploma or equivalent (some require a degree in aviation-related fields).
- Age Limit: Typically 18–30 years, but varies by airline.
- Medical Requirements: Class 1 Medical Certificate (ensuring physical and mental fitness).
- English Proficiency: ICAO Level 4 or above.
- Mathematics & Physics Proficiency: Basic knowledge is often required.
- Strong Motivation & Commitment: Since training is intensive and expensive.
Major Airlines Offering Cadet Pilot Programs - Emirates Cadet Pilot Program
- Qatar Airways Cadet Pilot Program
- Etihad Airways Cadet Program
- Singapore Airlines Cadet Program
- Lufthansa Aviation Training
- British Airways Future Pilot Program
- IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program
- Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Program
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Fixed payment structure.
- Roster Patterns: Fixed schedules planned according to EASA Flight Time Limitations (FTL) requirements.
- Professional Environment: Opportunity to work in a highly qualified, friendly, and professional team.
Career Growth: Potential for advancement within a dynamically developing organization.
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