New Delhi: Indian commanders who have joined foreign airlines without
giving the mandatory six-month notice before quitting their desi
employers could now end up losing their licences. The directorate
general of civil aviation (DGCA) on Friday asked all Indian carriers to
give a complete list of such commanders.
"India faces a serious shortage of commanders while we have surplus co-pilots. The country has in all about 1,200-1,500 commanders, of which 277 are expats. We want to phase out all expat pilots. In such a situation, people leaving without giving notice and denying airlines to make alternate arrangements is not acceptable," said a senior DGCA official.
The situation is worsening in india due to two factors. Gulf carriers are expanding their fleets manifold and poaching commanders from Indian airlines with impunity. "Indian carriers pay commanders in a range of Rs 5.5 lakh to Rs 8 lakh per month, on which tax at the highest tax slab has to be paid. All Gulf airlines like Emirates and Etihad, on the other hand, give commanders a tax free salary of Rs 13-14 lakh per month.
Read news in full 02/08/14 Saurabh Sinha/Times of India
"India faces a serious shortage of commanders while we have surplus co-pilots. The country has in all about 1,200-1,500 commanders, of which 277 are expats. We want to phase out all expat pilots. In such a situation, people leaving without giving notice and denying airlines to make alternate arrangements is not acceptable," said a senior DGCA official.
The situation is worsening in india due to two factors. Gulf carriers are expanding their fleets manifold and poaching commanders from Indian airlines with impunity. "Indian carriers pay commanders in a range of Rs 5.5 lakh to Rs 8 lakh per month, on which tax at the highest tax slab has to be paid. All Gulf airlines like Emirates and Etihad, on the other hand, give commanders a tax free salary of Rs 13-14 lakh per month.
Read news in full 02/08/14 Saurabh Sinha/Times of India
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