I think it's important that DGCA starts taking strict action against corrupt officials/agents/touts that all of us except DGCA know exist. Make examples of a few publicly and the rest will fall in place.
Recently had a distant friend ask me for "contacts" to help his friend's son clear his CPL conversion exams.Apparently, it was his 4'th attempt and kids who performed worse than him cleared with "help". Told him to advise his friend to steer well clear of these so called agents as you might clear your CPL/ATPL but you never know when it comes back to haunt you. A diary somewhere, an investigation where your name crops up can ruin your career, embarrass you publicly many years down the line.
DGCA, wake up , clean the rot from within if you want some sort of trust from your customers. Scrutinize people with access to exam papers , licensing officers etc.
Lastly, it's important for us to realize that we are feeding this and there's no short-cuts in life. If you know of someone who's paid or someone who's taking , write anonymous complaints to the DGCA with specific information ....how many of us have done it??????
It's an uphill battle but we can do it ....that's what pilots are trained to do ....giving up or feeling hopeless is not how we face situations...
