Air India Considers Hiring Go First Crew for Mega Expansion Plans

Air India advertises for 1,000 pilots and looks to hire 600 additional cabin crew every quarter

According to industry sources, Air India is considering hiring cabin and cockpit crew from Go First, which recently went bankrupt, as part of its mega expansion plans. Air India has placed a historic order for about 500 aircraft and will need crew for operations. The airline recently advertised for more than 1,000 pilots with accelerated growth opportunities across its A320, B777, B787, and B737 fleets. Air India had to reduce its flights last month due to a shortage of crew members, especially for the Middle East regions.

Go First currently has around 50 aircraft in its fleet, with 50% grounded due to engine outages, but has around 800 cockpit crew and 2,000 cabin crew. Aviation industry sources believe that hiring experienced crew members from Go First would be a win-win situation for both airlines.

Air India currently has around 120 aircraft and 1,800 pilots for wide-body and narrow-body, with a cabin crew strength of around 4,000. The airline is also looking to hire 600 additional cabin crew every quarter and 1,000 pilots for its expansion plans on an immediate basis.

Go First, formerly known as GoAir, is a low-cost airline based in Mumbai, India. The airline has been facing financial troubles for some time and recently declared bankruptcy. Go First has been struggling with engine outages, which has grounded nearly 50% of its fleet. The airline has been in talks with various stakeholders to find a resolution to its financial woes. However, no concrete solution has been found yet.

The bankruptcy of Go First has put the future of its employees, including 800 cockpit crew and 2,000 cabin crew, in jeopardy. The employees are uncertain about their future as the airline has stopped operations temporarily. The news of Go First's bankruptcy has come as a shock to the aviation industry, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In light of Go First's bankruptcy, Air India, the national carrier of India, is considering hiring the cabin and cockpit crew of Go First to meet its expansion plans. Air India had recently placed a historic order for about 500 aircraft and will require crew members to operate them. Hiring experienced crew members from Go First would be a win-win situation for both airlines, according to aviation industry sources.

Air India has been facing a shortage of crew members recently, which has forced the airline to reduce its flights, especially for Middle East regions. Air India currently has a total of around 120 aircraft and 1,800 pilots for wide-body and narrow-body. The airline is also looking for 1,000 pilots for immediate expansion plans.

With the addition of 500+ aircraft to its fleet, Air India is offering multiple opportunities and accelerated growth across its A320, B777, B787, and B737 fleet for Captains and First Officers, as well as Trainers. The airline is also looking to hire 600 additional cabin crew every quarter to meet its growing demand.

The bankruptcy of Go First has created an opportunity for Air India to hire experienced crew members and meet its expansion plans. However, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and what the future holds for Go First's employees.