Air India may hire Go First cabin and cockpit crew as part of its mega expansion plans after the news of Go First going into bankruptcy, according to sources.
Air India had placed a historic order for about 500 aircraft recently, and it will need crew for the operations. Recently, Air India advertised that the airline would hire more than 1,000 pilots for its fleet with the tagline “Let’s fly to new heights together.”
“Fly into the future with Air India, With Air India, you get a chance to be part of the most exciting aviation story in the world. With 500+ aircraft joining our fleet, you can become part of history in the making as you script your own success story. We are offering multiple opportunities and accelerated growth across our A320, B777, B787, and B737 fleets for captains and first officers, as well as trainers,” the Air India advertisement read.
Last month, Air India had to reduce its flights, especially for Middle Eastern regions, due to a shortage of crew members. Go First currently has around 50 aircraft in its fleet, with 50 percent grounded due to engine outages. However, GoFirst has about 800 cockpit crew and about 2,000 cabin crew. Now their future is in jeopardy.
