IndiGo Inducts 77 Female Pilots for Independence Day
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Aug 14, 2024 17:59
IndiGo celebrates India's Independence Day by inducting 77 female pilots, increasing its female pilot workforce to over 800.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) IndiGo on Wednesday inducted 77 female pilots for its Airbus and ATR planes to celebrate 77 years of the country's independence.
With the latest induction, the carrier has more than 800 female pilots.
The induction of 72 female pilots for the Airbus fleet and 5 for the ATR fleet to celebrate 77 years of the country's independence marks a milestone, the airline said in a release.
The airline has around 14 per cent women pilots compared to a global average of 7-9 per cent women pilots in the workforce, it added.
Captain Ashim Mitra, Senior Vice President of Flight Operations at IndiGo, said the airline has always promoted a workplace that thrives on diversity and inclusivity.
Among other initiatives, IndiGo has introduced life cycle initiatives that provide flexibility to lady pilots with children under five years old to choose a reduced flying contract.
As of March 31, 2024, the airline had 36,860 permanent employees, including 5,038 pilots and 9,363 cabin crew.
With the latest induction, the carrier has more than 800 female pilots.
The induction of 72 female pilots for the Airbus fleet and 5 for the ATR fleet to celebrate 77 years of the country's independence marks a milestone, the airline said in a release.
The airline has around 14 per cent women pilots compared to a global average of 7-9 per cent women pilots in the workforce, it added.
Captain Ashim Mitra, Senior Vice President of Flight Operations at IndiGo, said the airline has always promoted a workplace that thrives on diversity and inclusivity.
Among other initiatives, IndiGo has introduced life cycle initiatives that provide flexibility to lady pilots with children under five years old to choose a reduced flying contract.
As of March 31, 2024, the airline had 36,860 permanent employees, including 5,038 pilots and 9,363 cabin crew.
Source: PTI
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