View Full Version : Air India
Jim Morehead
24th Mar 2004, 19:32
Anybody know anything about Air India and the 400 operation?
Is there an INDIAN thread or forum. India is sorta in between MIddle and Far East.
Jim,
For as long as I can remember, pilots have been trying to leave Air India for greener pastures elsewhere.
Of course, many didn't because of family commitments, but quite a few ended up at SQ some years ago.
Recall a few of these were sent packing because they tried to tell SQ how to run the airline...always rather bad form, as they found out in short order.:ooh:
ronnie123
25th Mar 2004, 12:32
Looking for job in AI ???
Indian Passport, Indian ATPL is a MUST.
And the guys who quit to join SQ were from Indian Airlines (IC)not Air India.:)
GlueBall
25th Mar 2004, 14:00
AI is the mothership, overstaffed and subsidized by the Gov, ...like working for the Gov...few would be inclined to walk away from such permanent job security. And pay.
Hmmm,
Actually Ronnie,
The guys I knew were indeed from Air India...you know, the airline that flew B707's and later B747's to international destinations.
Don't think Indian Airlines had any of those aircraft types... :)
ronnie123
26th Mar 2004, 11:27
Jim,
Any real reason you were looking at AI ? or India. For a flying job in India, Indian Passport is a must.
:ok:
Jim Morehead
26th Mar 2004, 21:27
NOPE...Just like to know why there are ads for jobs and what caused it. It's like Etihad Airways. They just sorta "sprung up" from nowhere and were looking for 777 pilots. I am not sure of their requirements.
I just enjoy reading about other parts of the world and other airlines. I think some guys just fall into places and stay there,because it is not easy to change jobs very effectively.Being a new hire again would not be fun.
I have enjoyed the Gulf Air thread and the ones on Emirates. The Singapore debacle over the last 12-24 months has been equally interesting.
ronnie123
27th Mar 2004, 00:21
Aviation in India is still much like the old days, a job for life.
Lot of regional airline guys in India jump to EK and Sri Lankan.
777Efoh
27th Mar 2004, 01:09
Jim,
Check your PM. :-)
Just curious if anyone knows about an Air India Cadet program? I've got the Indian passport and im getting all my licences here in Canada.
Back about late 70s the chief pilot 747 SIA was an ex Air India pilot.I think his name was Gorham. Saw him blow 16 tires on a 747 at CMB. Had a couple at Saudia also, They all complained about low pay at Air India.
ronnie123
11th Apr 2004, 11:42
No Cadet programs, must have Indian CPL / ATPL see AI web site.
Kaptin M
11th Apr 2004, 13:59
There were a couple at SQ when I was there in the early '90's.
True gentlemen, and fine aviators.
In comparison with other majors, the salary is quite meagre - as a matter of fact, I remember one Air India 747 Captain telling me, "I would be ashamed to tell you how much we are paid" - however it was "adequate" to allow these gents to employ several servants back home. (From memory, it was about USD3.5k per month. :mad: )
Quite surprising really, because some of the more lucrative expat contracts (eg. Jet Airways ) paid quite well AND worked on a 6 on/6 off basis.
India is a great country, imo - once you get out of the hustle and bustle of the cities.
India has a historical culture that leads me to believe that life in places such as Fatipur Sikri, and even around the Taj for example, must have been quite "civilised" and quite advanced, in comparison with the rest of the world.
BTW, is Johnny Walker Black Label the national drink of India?? :cool:
ronnie123
12th Apr 2004, 07:36
Kaptin,
Looks like you got the nail on the head, yes Johnny Black its lovingly called"BL" . :ok: all over India, the locals joke that more BL is consumed in India ,than ever distilled in scotland...
RevMan Plan
13th Apr 2004, 16:20
Saw an article in the times of india internet edition (front page) indicating that AI may hire foreign pilots on a one year contract as it takes on more 747-400 and allows timesfor its own pilots to get up to speed.
rsoman
16th Apr 2004, 06:56
........all over India, the locals joke that more BL is consumed in India ,than ever distilled in scotland...
That is why if you want to purchase booze in India you go to an IMFL (INDIAN MADE FOREIGN LIQUOR) outlet!!!
Back to topic, in the main rumours forum, there is a thread on this topic and a link to the vacancy advertised as well.
Cheers
scanscanscan
17th Apr 2004, 23:45
Thought it was always called "Walking Johnnie"
Lots of very nice and good Idian pilots in Gulf Air on the 767 and 320 several in management positions some good cricketers too.
Rumour was Mrs Ghandi stopped the flow of 747 pilots to SQ in its tracks by threat of confiscation of their assets and citizenship.