Majority of pilots have accepted new compensation package: Air India CEO

New Delhi: Air India chief Campbell Wilson on Friday said that a majority of pilots have accepted the new compensation package offered last week, amid protests by Air India pilots' unions against the revised salary structure and service conditions. The company has announced a new compensation package for pilots and cabin crew.

Airline is making investments in workplace technology: Campbell

In his weekly message to Air India staff on Friday, Campbell said that the airline is making investments in workplace technology and training as well as in new and improved employee benefits. "On the latter front, I'm pleased to report that 90 percent of cabin crew and a majority of pilots have received and accepted the new compensation package offered last week, which will be back-dated to April 1," he said.

Air India rolled out revamped compensation structure on Apr 17

On April 17, Air India rolled out a revamped compensation structure for its pilots and cabin crew, which has been rejected by the two pilot unions namely, Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) and Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) on the grounds that the airline, in alleged violation of the labour practices, did not consult them before finalising the new contracts.
The two unions have also urged their members not to sign/accept the revised contract and salary structure. Air India has more than 1,800 pilots.

AI has embarked on 5 yr transformation

The airline has embarked on a five-year transformation under which it seeks to expand routes, flights and increase market share in both domestic and international segments and has also placed a firm order for 470 aircrafts. Besides, technology systems are being upgraded and people are being hired.

AI is hiring 1,000 pilots

Air India is hiring more than 1,000 pilots and more than 500 aircraft will be joining its fleet in the coming years. "We are offering multiple opportunities and accelerated growth across our A320, B777, B787 and B737 fleet for captains and first officers, as well as trainers," it said in an advertisement on Thursday.

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