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WHAT’S WORKING

The boom in the aviation sector has led to demand for trained pilots

WHAT’S NOT WORKING

An estimated 8,000 pilots with commercial pilot licence do not have a regular job due to inadequate training Airlines are developing cadet programmes with flying schools that will keep supply of pilots at required levels Most flying schools lack good infrastructure, many fudge flying hours, and many pilots were caught with fake certificates

Airlines are offering employment options that will help pilots maintain a better work-life balance Flying schools following international training standards have not been able to do well financially The new civil aviation policy talks about providing financial support for type-rating of pilots; this costs ` 25 lakh-30 lakh per pilot In 2015, the ministry proposed removal of commander pilots from workmen category under Industrial Disputes Act, slashing benefits Regular audits from the DCGA ensure that non-serious flying schools are closed down Medical fitness standards followed in India are far more stringent than what are followed globally