Air India plans to open a flight school in Amravati, Maharashtra, with the goal of training up to 180 pilots each year. This program will primarily service the airline’s internal needs, with potential intentions to expand to meet external demands in the future.
Training Next-Generation Pilots
Air India’s new flight school will train prospective pilots with no prior flying experience, with the goal of preparing them to join Air India’s cockpits once they have completed the thorough training program. According to a source cited in the paper, Air India’s goal is to manage the supply of the next generation of pilots, which is critical for the airline’s long-term talent pipeline and to improve the country’s training quality.
Existing Training Centers and Partnerships
The airline has already developed its own training center in Gurugram, in collaboration with Airbus and US-based L3 Harris, which houses six simulators. Other airlines, including as IndiGo and SpiceJet, provide comparable branded training programs through independent flight schools in India and abroad.
Comprehensive Pilot Training
To earn a license, aspiring pilots must first complete ab initio instruction. Furthermore, aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 require type-rated training and license endorsements. To keep their endorsements, pilots must undergo recurrent training on an annual basis.
Government Push and Market Demand
The establishment of this flying school coincides with the government’s efforts to boost commercial pilot training in India. Many students now travel abroad for training, which may be extremely expensive, costing up to Rs 2 crore. With IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa placing orders for approximately 1,250 aircraft to be delivered over the next decade, demand for pilots is expected to rise dramatically.
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