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With new greenfield airports coming into existence and airlines’ induction of a large number of jets, the sector calls for an urgent requirement of more personnel to meet its burgeoning demands.
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The civil aviation ministry has created an additional 1,222 new jobs in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India and Airports Economic Regulatory Authority. Some 796 positions have been created to beat the shortage of air traffic control officers. In addition, the aviation safety regulator and tariff regulator are looking to fill a total of 416 and 10 new positions.
Earlier in May, Tata Group-owned Air India’s low-cost carrier subsidiary Air India Express hired over 280 pilots and 250 cabin crew during a recruitment drive across Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Air India also announced that it would be hiring more than 1,000 pilots, including captains and trainers, to support its fleet expansion plans. Having revised the salary structure for flying staff in April, the airline has also recently initiated a revamp of employment contracts and compensation for its non-flying workforce in India.
Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, reportedly raised pilots’ salary by up to 40%, after which senior first officers will get $4,145 per month versus the current $3,353. Senior captains will earn $7,621 per month up from $7,011.
Airbus plans to hire 1,000 people this year and Boeing has been growing by some 1,500 staff every year to expand its manufacturing presence in India.
Monsoon Travel Demand Surges by 32%, Oyo SaysIndia-based budget hotel operator and aggregator Oyo has reported a 32% uptick in booking demand during the monsoon season as compared to last year. Leisure destinations drove the surge in travel