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Old 7th Jan 2007, 22:27
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kdmello
 
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OCI allowed to work as an Indian for F/O jobs?

Is it really true that an OCI with no more that the base requirements of a CPL with multiengine rating and roughly 200 hrs is eligible to work as a F/O?

Where could I find reliable information on this? Is there something issued by the DGCA or any other government organization?

If anyone knows please help. I am eligible for US citizenship and I am not sure if I should take it or not because I want to return to India and work as a pilot.

Thanks,
Kurt


Originally Posted by Nevrekar
Here is the basic India job decision tree:

1. Are you an Indian Citizen /OCI?

Ans: yes---- You can work in India as a pilot but you have to convert all your licenses to Indian ones. Low time ok for F/O jobs. If you hire as an "Indian" then you have to have Indian credentials.

Ans : No-- You must have 500 hrs PIC in the aircraft the airline is currently flying. Also must be current within past 6 months. Must have ICAO ATP with appropriate type ratings. No need to convert licenses. You fly on ICAO licenses bu have to take a few tests that the airline helps you with as well as a medical.
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