I don't think there's many employers that have a problem with Indian pilots because they're Indian ... I think quite a few have a problem with the Indian licence though.
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways last week conducted road shows to a massive turnout of pilots and gave them a sneak peak into what lay in store for them if they were to join its crew. Sources said perks promised include a welcome bonus worth several months of salary.
A few months earlier, Emirates, the world's fastest growing carrier, is said to have hired 80 Airbus pilots from India, most of who are now serving notice period at their local employees.
Sources said the Jeddah-based Saudi Arabian Airlines has individually been writing to commanders offering them considerable salary increments. The recruitment plans of the financially muscled carriers may impact expansion of plans of local carriers.
Gulf carriers like Emirates and Etihad Airways dangle fat pay packets to bring Indian pilots on board - Economic Times