PUNE: IndiGo on Wednesday inducted 77 feminine pilots into its Airbus and ATR fleet, to rejoice the 77th Independence Day.
This initiative aligns properly with the #GirlPower ethos and reinforces IndiGo’s dedication to variety, equality and inclusion, airline officers stated.
The induction contains 72 feminine pilots within the Airbus fleet and 5 within the ATR fleet, marking a milestone in aviation historical past.The initiative is anticipated to encourage and empower future generations of girls to pursue careers in aviation, breaking down boundaries, officers added.
The airline initiated a focused screening course of in January 2024 to curate an unique batch of feminine pilots.
Captain Ashim Mitra, Senior Vice President at IndiGo, stated, “We’re delighted to announce the landmark induction of 77 feminine pilots into our Airbus and ATR fleet. At IndiGo, we’ve got all the time promoted a office that thrives on variety and inclusivity. We acknowledge and rejoice the invaluable contributions made by girls at IndiGo, not only for their technical prowess but additionally as inspirational leaders inside our group. We firmly consider that variety and inclusion aren’t simply integral to our core values, however they’re additionally key drivers of innovation and development. We pledge to proceed upholding these values in all our endeavours.”
Alongside this distinctive hiring initiative, IndiGo has additionally launched life cycle initiatives that present flexibility to girl pilots with kids underneath 5 years previous to decide on a decreased flying contract. This transfer goals to handle the skewed gender ratio in cockpit crews and pave the way in which for a extra various and inclusive aviation business within the years to return.
This initiative aligns properly with the #GirlPower ethos and reinforces IndiGo’s dedication to variety, equality and inclusion, airline officers stated.
The induction contains 72 feminine pilots within the Airbus fleet and 5 within the ATR fleet, marking a milestone in aviation historical past.The initiative is anticipated to encourage and empower future generations of girls to pursue careers in aviation, breaking down boundaries, officers added.
The airline initiated a focused screening course of in January 2024 to curate an unique batch of feminine pilots.
Captain Ashim Mitra, Senior Vice President at IndiGo, stated, “We’re delighted to announce the landmark induction of 77 feminine pilots into our Airbus and ATR fleet. At IndiGo, we’ve got all the time promoted a office that thrives on variety and inclusivity. We acknowledge and rejoice the invaluable contributions made by girls at IndiGo, not only for their technical prowess but additionally as inspirational leaders inside our group. We firmly consider that variety and inclusion aren’t simply integral to our core values, however they’re additionally key drivers of innovation and development. We pledge to proceed upholding these values in all our endeavours.”
Alongside this distinctive hiring initiative, IndiGo has additionally launched life cycle initiatives that present flexibility to girl pilots with kids underneath 5 years previous to decide on a decreased flying contract. This transfer goals to handle the skewed gender ratio in cockpit crews and pave the way in which for a extra various and inclusive aviation business within the years to return.
