United Aviation was established as a company in 2005 with the mission to  provide quality training to aspiring airline pilots in India. We believe in giving value to our students and provide well-trained good quality pilots to the airline industry in India. United Aviation facilitates the training of cadet pilots for Kingfisher Airlines at  the Sabena Airline Training Centre in USA.

For selection into  the Kingfisher Cadet Pilot Programme we conduct a selection test on behalf of Sabena Flight Academy at Gurgaon. On completion of this screening successful candidates are taken up for training under this program.

The selection criteria and the process  are explained in detail as follows:

Minimum Qualification and Age Requirements
 *Should have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics.  
   Science/Engineering Graduates will be preferred.

1. Minimum 19 years
2. Maximum 29 years

The required minimum fitness standards entail:

1. Acceptable physical appearance
2. Should meet DGCA Class II requirements prior to commencement of ground school and should meet DGCA Class I standard before application for Indian license.
3. Weight appropriate to height
4. Body Mass Index (BMI) should be within acceptable limits

Language Skills

Communicate well in English, both written & spoken

The Selection Process

Application for Selection and Appearing in the Aptitude Test.Registration Form:   Send by Email
                                Send by Post

Candidates desirous of applying for the Kingfisher Cadet Pilot programme are required to fill in the attached Registration Form for the Aptitude Test after downloading it. The Application Form is required to be submitted online as per instructions contained in the Form. A copy of the Form is also required to be sent by post to United Aviation at the address given in the Form along with a bank draft of Rs 10,112 (Rs 9000/- towards cost of the Aptitude Test and Service Tax Rs 1112/-). On receipt of the Application Form and the bank draft, the same will be scrutinized and the eligibility or otherwise will be confirmed to the candidate by email or on telephone. On receipt of the confirmation, the candidate is required to undergo the selection procedure commencing with the Aptitude Test.

Selection Phase I: Written Test.

The written test is conducted on all Mondays and Wednesdays except on closed holidays at the United Aviation corporate headquarters at Gurgaon. Candidates are expected to arrive at United Aviation for the test by 0900 hours. Candidates are advised to intimate the date they wish to take the test to United Aviation prior to their arrival for the test. The test duration is about 3 hours and 30 minutes, and consists of:
            Physics Test – 20 questions
            Mathematics Test – 20 questions
            Psychological Test
The syllabus for the Physics and Mathematics Test is given below.

Syllabus for Mathematics Written Test

Reference Book: Any Secondary Education course book for students covering the under mentioned topics.

Topics:

1. Linear equations
2. Polynomials
3. Quadratic equations
4. Solving algebraic inequalities
5. Roots simplification
6. Differential equation
7. Integral and derivate
8. Function analysis
9. Trigonometry
10. Exponential
11. Basics of complex numbers
12. Basics of  probability and statistics

 Examples of Questions:

1) Find the derivate of f(x) = sin (2x+3)
2) Draw the graph representing the function (X+2)(X-3)²
3) Resolve and simplify    2+i / -2+2i

Syllabus for Physics Written Test

       Reference Book: Any Secondary Education course book for students having 2 or 3       
       hours of Physics per week.

       Topics:

1. Basic Physics sizes (length, mass, angle, t°, volume, speed, acceleration)
2. Units (meter, kilogram, second, amps)
3. Distance traveled, speed, acceleration
4. Weight, mass, density and volume
5. Newton’s laws, inertia, forces
6. Determination of center of gravity
7. Work, energy, power (kinetic energy, pressure energy)
8. Thermometric scales: °C, °F, °K
9. Pressure, density, t° of a liquid or a gas
10. Perfect gas laws, Boyle-Mariotte law, Gay-Lussac law, Dalton’s law
11. Change of state of a liquid/gas/solid
12. Basics of electricity: DC and AC, tension, equivalent resistance, Ohm
13. Basics of magnetism: magnetic field, permanent magnet, lines of flux

     
       Examples of Questions:

1. A quantity of gas (p = 3 x 105 Pa, T=300K) is compressed until the half of its initial volume and is heated to 70°C. What is the final gas pressure?  (Answer: P2= 6, 86 105Pa)
2. Determine the weight (in Newton) of a sphere that has a volume of
   1,1 10-7 m³ and a density of 2,7 kg/dm³ (gravitation acceleration: 9.81m/s²)
   (Answer: 2, 91x10-3)
3. 3 resistances of 5Ω are placed in parallel. Find the value of a unique equivalent resistance.
   (Answer: 1.67Ω)
   Note: A candidate is permitted to take a retest after one month if he/she does not qualify in either Physics or Mathematics at no extra cost.   

Selection Phase II: English and Compass Test.
     
English Test: computer-based, lasting one hour.

A computer based COMPASS TEST, that consists of seven tests which have been developed to check some of the key aptitude areas for a professional pilot. No previous flying experience is required to perform well in the tests. The duration of the test is 2hours and 30 minutes. The seven tests are as follows:
Control: a compensation task looking at basic hand/ foot/eye co-ordination.
Slalom: a tracking task looking at hand/eye co-ordination.
Mathematics: a test of basic applied mathematical understanding and speed.
Memory: Accuracy of short-term memory recall and ability to“chunk” information
Task Manager: A test of the candidate’s ability to scan the screen and manage concurrent tasks accurately and quickly.
Orientation: Instrument interpretation, comprehension and spatial orientation
Technical test

Note: A candidate who does not qualify in the test may be permitted to take retest only in one test if appearing in such retest would help him in qualifying. The retest will be held on the same day of his taking the test. Candidates not qualifying in the Compass Test are permitted to take a full retest after three months on payment afresh of a fee of Rs 4000/-. At the time of taking the full retest of the Compass Test, the validity of the original Written Test taken by the candidate earlier, is six months from the date of  appearing in the original Written Test .

Selection Phase III
           
Personal Interview at United Aviation

Selection Phase IV

Personal interview with Kingfisher Airlines at Mumbai

All candidates will go through the Selection Phase I and Phase II process. Successful candidates of Phases I and II only will appear thereafter for Phase III. Only candidates selected in Phase III will appear for Phase IV.

Phase I will be held on the first day (all Mondays and Wednesdays except closed holidays of United Aviation). The result of the written test will be displayed at United Aviation the next day. The date for Phase II will be intimated to the candidates and also displayed at United Aviation. For convenience of outstation candidates, United Aviation will give preference to them for appearing in Phase II. Dates for Phases III and IV will be intimated to the concerned candidates by United Aviation.

COMMENCEMENT OF TRAINING

PHASE 1

Ground School. Candidates selected by Kingfisher Airlines in Phase IV will be required to undergo twelve weeks of ground school training consisting of 400 hours of contact periods at United Aviation, prior to proceeding for flight training to Sabena Airline Training Centre at Arizona, USA. United Aviation has a team of highly experienced trainers, the best in the industry, who are recognized experts in each of the subjects covered. Training is conducted Monday to Friday, 8 AM till 4 PM and consists of the following subjects:  

Air Regulations
Aircraft General Knowledge
Flight Performance and Planning
Human Performance and Limitations
Meteorology
Navigation
Operational Procedures
Principles of Flight
Radio Telephony

PHASE 2

Flight Training. The students after ground school are given full assistance by United Aviation in their preparation for proceeding for flight training to Sabena Airline Training Centre at Arizona, USA, which takes approximately 33 weeks. This includes assistance towards obtaining a visa for the US, loan assistance and other related issues.

PHASE 3

Refresher Course and License Conversion. On return from flight training, United Aviation helps the cadet pilots prepare for the DGCA written test for issue of CPL through a specially designed Refresher Course. United Aviation also provides full assistance to students in conversion of their FAA license issued in the US to an Indian Commercial Pilot’s License including taking flight checks, if required.

On conversion of their FAA license to an Indian CPL, the cadet pilots will be required to report to Kingfisher Airlines.

For further details or clarifications, candidates may contact United Aviation at the under mentioned phones/email address :
91-0124-4267234 & 4268216 /  payal@unitedaviation.in