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Published Date: 05/06/2026 | Last date to apply: 30/06/2026
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Giving Wings to Fly is a fully supported aviation career programme designed to enable women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to become skilled, industry-ready commercial pilots. The programme provides comprehensive training, including a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with ATR Type Rating, preparing young women across India for careers as airline-ready pilots.
If you have the passion and aspiration to become a pilot, this programme will support you with the guidance, training, and financial support you need to become a pilot.
The programme is supported by IndiGoReach, the CSR arm of IndiGo, India’s preferred airline. It is implemented by BharatCares (Shri Mahakal Education and Charitable Trust, SMEC), and training is delivered by Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), a DGCA-approved Flying Training Organisation (FTO).
* All applications must be submitted exclusively through the official ScholarsBox portal. Applications submitted through external links, agencies, intermediaries, or third-party channels will not be considered.
Applications for Batch 1 are open until 30 June 2026. Apply exclusively through the official portal — applications via third-party channels will not be considered.
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Click on Register with required details
Log in to your account and click on apply now to initiate the application
Provide the required details in the online application form.
Upload all the relevant documents.
Agree to the Terms and Condition.
Click on the 'Submit' button to finalize the application process.
Giving Wings to Fly - Pilot Training Programme
Giving Wings to Fly is a fully supported aviation career programme enabling women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to become skilled, industry-ready commercial pilots. The programme offers approximately 20 months of training covering Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and ATR Type Rating, preparing young women across India to become airline-ready pilots.
This is a CSR initiative by IndiGoReach, implemented by BharatCares (SMEC Trust), with training provided by Chimes Aviation Academy, a DGCA-approved Flying Training Organisation.
CPL is a licence awarded by DGCA that allows an individual to work as a commercial pilot. It requires completion of DGCA examinations, flying hours, medical certifications, RTR(A) licence, and English proficiency requirements.
Type Rating is a certification that authorizes a pilot to fly a specific commercial aircraft model such as Airbus A320 or Boeing 737.
ATR Type Rating qualifies a pilot to operate ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. The training generally takes 2–3 months and makes candidates eligible to apply for First Officer positions.
ScholarsBox is the official application portal used to submit applications, track status, and monitor progress throughout the programme selection process.
IndiGoReach is the CSR arm of IndiGo and drives sustainable social impact initiatives across heritage conservation, skill development, and environmental sustainability.
BharatCares is a not-for-profit social impact organisation recognized among India's leading development organizations. It focuses on innovation, technology, and scalable social solutions.
Selected candidates will undergo pilot training at Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), a DGCA-approved Flying Training Organisation.
Applications must be submitted through the ScholarsBox portal.
There is no application fee. However, candidates must bear the cost of DGCA Class 1 and Class 2 Medical examinations.
Total Programme Duration: Approximately 20 Months.
A unique identification number required for DGCA examinations.
Basic aviation fitness examination conducted by DGCA-approved doctors.
Mandatory advanced medical examination required before flying training.
Candidates will stay in residential accommodation and attend six-day training schedules, classroom sessions, simulator familiarization, flying practice, and DGCA examinations.
The programme is designed to ensure both candidates and their families remain informed, supported, and connected throughout the training journey.
Apply exclusively through the official portal. Applications via third-party channels will not be accepted.
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