Question : RECRUITMENT OF PILOTS BY AIR INDIA

(a) whether Air India had appointed 86 pilots in November 1996 holding CPL by making a departure from the normal practice of appointing experienced pilots of international carriers;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether there is any proposal to engage experienced ALTP Pilots keeping in view flight security; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION
(SHRI SHARAD YADAV)

(a) and (b):- No, Sir. Air India had recruited 12 co-pilots who are holding ALTP licence.

(c) and (d) :- There is no proposal for recruitment of any pilots for the time being.