in my previous post, i did put the blame squarely on the authorities such as the DGCA, MOCA, Aviation Minister, politicians, press, babus.....etc, who dont have a clue about the industry. well the truth is....they still dont. how does a nation evolve a master blueprint to cater for this most specialised everchanging science. from general aviation, to airports, flying training schools, proper maintainence, a system of auditing at all levels.......a whole mind boggling array of specialisation to ensure a workable and SAFE environment for the benefit of all its citizens ?? the situation is lumbering along as well as it should, warts and all. the truth is that it is just a few people, with links to aviation, IPL, politics, underworld, money laundering, who are taking the entire country for a daily ride. the rest dance for them.
nothing will firstly improve until there is a reduction of corruption, nepotism, (like AI cancelling flights at the whim of a ministers daughter, and proudly justifying it as a commercial requirement), self interest and, basic down to goodness GREED. if at all, there is some improvement here, and there is a serious attempt to set things right, the industry will still need expat help. its not the skills which are lacking, but the mindset which has to CHANGE.
i do emphatise with the many who face a dead end as far as their careers are concerned. i do not believe its forever, but, a system which refuses to allow improvement or change, so one safe guards his own territory at any cost, needs to be cleaned up.