Regulator for monthly data on co-pilots

Delhi: Wiser from the fake pilot licences scandal, the aviation safety regulator has made it mandatory for airlines to submit to the Civil Aviation Ministry monthly data on co-pilots recruited by them, and the details of their training.
In an order issued March 24, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) asked all airlines to monitor hiring and training of Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) holders in an “effective manner”. Trainee pilots and co-pilots have CPLs; commanders have a higher level of licence, the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
Upgrade criteria for co-pilots vary. The minimum flying hours’ experience laid down by DGCA is 1,500 hours; IndiGo allows upgrade to commander after the pilot has flown 2,000 hours.
27/03/11 Indian Express

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Mar 2011