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karatecatman
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 Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:06 pm Post subject: IAF agrees to release pilots to AI/IA |
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Softening its rigid stance, Indian Air Force has now agreed to release its pilots to civil aviation stream in a phased manner in the face of acute shortage being faced by state-owned carriers, says a UNI report.
In a major gesture, the new Air Chief Fali Homi Major today announced that IAF would now release 15 to 20 pilots at regular intervals to join the civil flying stream.
The IAF has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Air India whereby the IAF will be releasing 15 to 20 pilots at intervals to be absorbed in the National carrier, he has said. His words come as a big relief to Air India, which faces a shortfall of 118 pilots.
The Government already has plans to merge the two national airlines into a single entity soon. The total number of additional aircraft in the next five years is estimated at 500 for which an additional 5,000 pilots would be required. Currently, 2,940 pilots are employed as against the requirement of 3,160 pilots, leaving a shortfall of around seven per cent. |
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IAF used to release pilots to AI in the 1970s and 1980s. Most have retired or are on the verge of retirement.
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Anyone looking for source - http://in.rediff.com/money/2007/apr/09pilots.htm
I wonder what the IAF Pilots are thinking about this. May be they are happy? But they would be stuck only with AI, so.. wonder what happens about perks etc.. And taking into account the merger.. Lets se.. 
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himmat01
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| victor2alpha wrote: | Anyone looking for source - http://in.rediff.com/money/2007/apr/09pilots.htm
I wonder what the IAF Pilots are thinking about this. May be they are happy? But they would be stuck only with AI, so.. wonder what happens about perks etc.. And taking into account the merger.. Lets se.. |
They won't be entitled for any perks which they used to receive in the IAF.
btw: For the first 5 years, they will be on deputation and can be recalled if any emergency arises.
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| himmat01 wrote: |
btw: For the first 5 years, they will be on deputation and can be recalled if any emergency arises. |
All pilots that have served with IAF can be recalled into active service within 5 years of retirement.
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the_380
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Does IAF have so much pilots ? 
I wish they increase the pay of these IAF boys so that people don't leave the Air Force atleast
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| shivendrashukla wrote: | | himmat01 wrote: |
btw: For the first 5 years, they will be on deputation and can be recalled if any emergency arises. |
All pilots that have served with IAF can be recalled into active service within 5 years of retirement.
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What about recurrency of flying on type.
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