Meeting operational demand: Air India Express recruits pilots, cabin crew

Air India Express Limited (AIXL), the low-cost carrier subsidiary of Air India, has wrapped up a successful recruitment roadshow in Mumbai, targeting the hiring of pilots (both commanders and first officers).

The event, which took place on Monday, witnessed an impressive attendance of pilots, significantly enhancing the airline’s ability to address the increasing operational requirements.

This pilot recruitment initiative in Mumbai comes on the heels of similar roadshows conducted in Delhi on May 10 and 11, as well as in Bengaluru on May 12 and 13. The selection process conducted during these events saw the participation of around 300 pilots.

AIXL has been actively focusing on strengthening its workforce since October last year, targeting vacancies for pilots and cabin crew members. The airline has recruited over 280 pilots and 250 cabin crew members in a short span of time, said the company statement.
In addition to the major metros of Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chennai, AIXL has been conducting walk-in recruitment drives in other cities and towns such as Imphal, Guwahati, Surat, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Kochi, Kozhikode and Mangaluru for cabin crew aspirants.