A year after Qatar Airways boss’ remark that a woman could not do his job drew scathing criticism, airline executives called out the industry for paying only “lip service” to diversity and not pushing to get more women out of…
Can the Indian Air Force solve aviation companies’ pilot crunch?
The Indian government has finally stepped in to help the country’s struggling aviation industry. Last week, Usha Padhee, the joint secretary in the ministry of civil aviation, discussed with defence personnel the viability of fighter pilots switching over to commercial…
AirAsia India to train pilots at New Zealand Airline Academy
Mumbai: Budget carrier AirAsia India Tuesday announced the launch of a cadet pilots training programme in partnership with New Zealand Airline Academy and Harrison Omniview Consulting to cater to the increasing demand. Under the programme, the company plans to train…
India needs 10k pilots by 2030, AirAsia nurtures cadets
Despite the current slump in the domestic aviation market, India will require up to 10,000 new pilots by 2030. Acknowledging this, AirAsia India on Tuesday launched the country’s first cadet-pilot programme, ready to send its first batch of 15 cadets…
Indians holding foreign CPL to get local flying permit easily
New Delhi: Indians holding a foreign commercial pilot’s licence (CPL) would soon find it easier to get a flying permit in the country. Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has decided to amend the existing clause in the…
Air India, arm set to hire 250 Jet Airways staffers
Mumbai: Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express are in the process of hiring 250 pilots and crew from grounded carrier Jet Airways, a senior executive said on Tuesday. “Air India Express is hiring close to 50 commanders for…
Is this the worst time to be an aviation professional in India?
Once synonymous with glamour and generous perks, jobs in Indian aviation are now giving nightmares to its thousands of employees. The sector’s recent turmoil has left thousands of professionals in a financial lurch. While staff of the temporarily-grounded Jet Airways…
Vistara to hire 100 pilots, 400 cabin crew members from Jet Airways
Mumbai: The premium carrier Vistara is hiring around 500–100 pilots and 400 cabin crew members –mostly from the grounded Jet Airways, said industry and airline sources. The grounding of Jet Airways has come as an opportunity for the market to…
Jet Airways employees: Who is hiring how many?
New Delhi: The shutting down of Jet Airways has left over 16,000 people, including 1,350 pilots, jobless, thereby putting them in a huge financial crunch. While other domestic as well as international airlines have hired some Jet Airways employees, it…
Aviation industry may see short-term salary correction: Headhunters
With the grounding of Jet Airways leaving tens of hundreds of trained staff up for grabs, there can be a short-term salary correction in the industry, as there are not enough jobs in the market due to the supply glut,…
Walk-in to be a Flight Dispatcher with Air India
Air India is now recruiting Flight Dispatchers on Fixed Term Contract basis in three categories. Category 1: Candidates holding Current DGCA (India) Flight Dispatcher’s Approval on Jet Aircraft. These candidates will be initially engaged as Sr. Trainee Flight Dispatcher and…
GMR, CCE of Ireland join hands for crew training
Mumbai: GMR Aviation Academy and Ireland-based Cabin Crew Europe have joined hands to provide EASA-approved cabin crew initial training courses in the country. As part of the tie-up, in which the graduates in the domestic market will obtain European Aviation…