Indian seeks to recruit 200 pilots for the new fleet

Indian has embarked on a drive to recruit 200 pilots, as it will be inducting 43 new aircraft over 24 months, reports Business Standard.
The state-owned airline at present has a pool of about 3,000 pilots. It is expected to face a shortage of about 400 pilots in the near future. Indian carriers have placed orders to buy about 300 aircraft recently.
Following the recruitment, the number of pilots with the airline will increase by a third to 800. The recruitment drive by the state-run carrier comes amidst new airlines starting operations and massive expansion plans by existing carriers.
Indian plans to recruit pilots from training schools and other carriers and also wants to engage training establishments to ensure a steady stream of pilots in the future. Selected candidates will have to undergo extensive training and will have to serve Indian for at least 10 years.
29/07/06 Myiris.com

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