INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS - PREMIER AVIATION ACADEMY SINCE 2003

Established in 2003, IGIA (Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics) is India's premier aviation academy since 2003. IGIA has been a pioneer and trusted name in Pilot & Air hostess training in India and abroad for over two decades.

We specialize in shaping the careers of aspiring pilots, cabin crew, airport professionals and other aviation aspirants, providing them with world-class training and start in the industry.

OUR MISSION

"At IGIA, we don’t just train — we aim to create aviation careers, empowering dreamers to take flight and become a part of the global aviation in general and Indian aviation in particular."

Under the visionary leadership of Ms. Neeta Yadav, fondly known in the industry as the "Stalwart of Indian Aviation", IGIA has earned an impeccable reputation for quality, integrity, and success-driven training.

Over the years, IGIA has proudly placed 500+ pilots and 10,000+ aviation professionals across both Indian and international airlines. Our unmatched industry network, strong ties with major airlines, and exclusive partnerships with leading global Flight Training Organisations (FTOs) and Type Rating providers have allowed us to offer the best training programs at highly competitive prices.

IGIA’s flagship Global Cadet Pilot Program is a testament to our commitment to excellence — a fully integrated pathway for aspiring pilots designed with industry insights and operational expertise to meet airline standards worldwide.

Our Journey So Far

2003
Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics is founded.
The vision to help students from all walks of life in making a career in aviation and help the industry meet its requirements of well trained professionals took shape in 2003 from Jaipur. From then onward, the sky is all embracing.
2004
FIRST INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION FOR FLIGHT TRAINING
Our students gain a competitive edge through high-quality flight training made possible by our first international collaboration with a top U.S. flight school.

We also gained invaluable insights to help our students train to the best international standards and follow the best practices worldwide.
2004
CHANDIGARH CENTER OPENS
The rising demand from the aviation industry for well trained professionals and to help students from all across, IGIA Chandigarh, IGIA Ahmedabad, and IGIA Bhopal centers were launched successfully in 2004.
2005
IGIA BECOMES THE FIRST INSTITUTE TO OFFER IN-FLIGHT TRAINING
IGIA became the first institute in India to offer Real In-flight exposure to its students. This pioneering initiative helped the students appreciate the importance and roles and responsibilities of the crew involved in the aviation industry.
2006
PUNE, BANGALORE, CHENNAI CENTERS LAUNCHED
To fulfill the ever increasing demand for well trained professionals from the airlines, we added new centers to our network in Pune, Bangalore, and Chennai in 2006.
2007
FIRST UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION & AMADEUS
To equip our students to launch and then advance in their aviation careers, we collaborated with our first university partner Punjab Technical University in 2007 as well as partnered Amadeus. It helps our students in gaining both academic excellence and hands-on industry training.
2008-16
EXPANDED INTERNATIONAL TRAINING & PLACEMENTS OPTIONS
IGIA expanded global opportunities for our students by forming flight training partnerships in 6 countries. We also collaborated with international organizations for international placement opportunities for our students.

With our industry-aligned syllabus and top-notch modules, we got opportunity to guide colleges on BVoC programs and shaping university aviation curricula that prepare students for real-world careers i aviation.
2017 +
OPERATIONS CONSOLIDATED IN DELHI
With Delhi emerging as the hub of aviation industry in India, IGIA consolidated its network in Delhi in 2017 and has taken a leading position as the most preferred aviation training institute in Delhi along with Chandigarh.

IGIA became the first ground school to introduce Sim sessions to pilot ground class students.

ADMISSIONS ARE OPEN

BE THE NEXT HIGH FLYER

We have mastered everything from experienced instructors to introductory flight simulators, from high quality curriculum to best flight training centers throughout the world waiting for you to put your best efforts and be the next high flyer soon.

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