Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)

[gangdev]

Are persons of Indian origin (PIO) card holders held in any special consideration for F/O openings? Any info greatly appreciated.

[Left Wing]

Sorry! Must have Indian passport! for FO job in India.

[twinotter]

Hiya Left Wing,

Are you sure about the above??? From what little information i have, a PIO card holder is eligble to all rights that an Indian passport holder has EXCEPT the right to vote...well i could be wrong.......anyone with more info on the above,their help would be appreciated...thanks.........

[aerogull]

Left Wing,

Please check your PM's...thanks

aero

[desijet]

"no voting rights and cannot hold a gov't job."
thats what it says on the PIO card.
should be able to get an FO job. any ideas.

[european champion]

I am not indian but i make very good curry,also my x girlfriend had a cousin who got married to an indian.would i qualify for the position of first officer?

[rsoman]

If you know how to make very good Spaghetti, may be you will have a chance!

[european champion]

Yes,spaghetti is actually my speciality! would that get me an interview?

[406pilot]

hello gents ....

wht is this pio...??? i am an idian origin guy who is married to an indian passport holder(woman of course...he he)..i live and fly in africa but working in india would surely be very lucrative for me and the missus who is too keen to this idea...i have heard about nri status and dual nationality being granted to proffessional foreigners of indian origin...but havent got a clue???? could somebody please help us...

keep it up there fellows,

no more 406pilot....

[twinotter]

plz check ur PM 406

[divinesoul]

hi guys

I incidentally came across this article and thought i should post it here.Its a nice article detailing what a PIO is.Heres the link http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1264684.cms

[rsoman]

Excellent Article
Left wing -I guess you got it wrong.