Shortage of type rated pilots: Govt

New Delhi: Minister of State for Civil Aviation K. C. Venugopal on Thursday informed Rajya Sabha that there is shortage of type rated Commanders in the country due to growth in aviation industry and induction of new aircrafts in the fleet of the airlines.
“However, sufficient numbers of co-pilots are available and employed with the airlines. These co-pilots do not possess sufficient training and experience required to become commanders on that type,” said Venugopal.
He further said that Air India has trained and experienced pilots available to meet the scheduled requirements only.
“As regards Air India Express, there is a shortage of 20 trained and experienced commanders,” he said.
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