Question : RESIGNATION BY PILOTS AND CO PILOTS OF INDIAN AIRLINES



(a) whether a number of Commenders and co-pilots of Indian Airlines have resigned during the last six months and joined different Airlines;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHARAD YADAV)

(a),(b) and (c): During the last six months, 8 resignations were rendered by the Pilots. Out of these, 5 resignations were for personal reasons and in the case of remaining three, no reason was given. Since these Pilots did not give the requisite notice for resignation, as provided for in the company rules, none of the resignations has so far been accepted.