Expats on the Fligth Deck
Hi , did a flight the other day, where two expat Capts were operating , but because of some insensible rule that the DGCA has , I was put on a CLASSIC aircraft as supernumery even though I was endorsed on the NG . This was just to fulfill the requirement of having an Indian on board when two expats are operating ,I found that the expats were fine on their own , with the exception of the radio as the english was accentuated and therefore required some quick communication . It looks like it not far off from having expat F/O's on the flightdeck , but there again , the DGCA and the govt can hold them back until they see fit that all the pilot pool , including those currently in training are employed. Just FYI guys. Also heard that they have inducted EXPAT F/O's on the classic , alot of them from Germany , they are awaitng the DGCA aproval for begining their conversion.
vimd23