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Old 29th Oct 2008, 16:19
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NGFellow
 
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Expats at Jetairways are being terminated. It is not fleet specific. The DGCA is not issuing FATA's for new joiners and will not be renewing them either. This means that all expats in India will be axed over time. It's due to political pressure and from the cadre of Indian pilots who have been for long complaining about the presence of the expat pilot. Most recently, was an article in Times of India where it was stated (incorrectly) that expats were making close to 10 laks a month and that expats were taking flying away from young Indian Co-pilots. How absurd? But it did the trick and Jet has fallen for it. The others won't be far behind. It does not make any difference if your airline has good folks etc and that your airline wants you. They can renew your contract-the DGCA will say NO.

So if you are an expat Capt in India, without trying to sound like John the Baptist (i.e the voice in the wilderness) this is the time to send out your CV and get a job elswhere. DO IT TODAY! It may take a few months to get a position. Explore all your options.

Best wishes to all.
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