What is DGCA trying to do??
"The situation is such that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has had to put a rider on hiring expat pilots to protect interest of Indian co-pilots. Airlines have to submit an exit plan for expat commanders and training schedule for Indian co-pilots each time they need DGCA nod for hiring a foreign flier. "
Full article:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/B...ow/2802725.cms
Well how can this be a win-win situation? By reducing costs and hiring freshers who are out of a pilot factory is just going to add more problems.
Really feel that the right approach should have been that given the high costs in retaining experienced crews, airlines in india should follow the training pattern as that of SIA cadet pilot programme. What a way to reduce costs......
Shame on DGCA......
