NEW DELHI: The number of expat pilots in the country has decreased over the year with domestic carriers promoting nearly 1,000 co-pilots since 2012, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma informed Lok Sabha today.
According to the minister, a total of 942 co-pilots from across 12 airlines was promoted to the senior pilot's position between January 1, 2012 and July 28 this year.
While a total of 217 co-pilots were upgraded in 2012, the domestic carriers brought 288 first officers to the commander's position on the plane in 2013.
Another 268 co-pilots were promoted to senior pilot's position in 214, he said, adding till July this year as many as 169 co-pilots had joined the pilot's seat on the aircraft.
He said that there is a shortage of type-rated commanders in the country due to the growth in aviation industry and induction of more aircraft in the fleet by these airlines.
However, sufficient number of Indian co-pilots is available and employed with the airline.
03/08/15 PTI/The Economic Times
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According to the minister, a total of 942 co-pilots from across 12 airlines was promoted to the senior pilot's position between January 1, 2012 and July 28 this year.
While a total of 217 co-pilots were upgraded in 2012, the domestic carriers brought 288 first officers to the commander's position on the plane in 2013.
Another 268 co-pilots were promoted to senior pilot's position in 214, he said, adding till July this year as many as 169 co-pilots had joined the pilot's seat on the aircraft.
He said that there is a shortage of type-rated commanders in the country due to the growth in aviation industry and induction of more aircraft in the fleet by these airlines.
However, sufficient number of Indian co-pilots is available and employed with the airline.
03/08/15 PTI/The Economic Times
