India’s Flag Carrier, Air India, has restarted its recruitment of Senior Trainee Co-Pilots – signaling a strong expectation in terms of aviation recovery in India and the Asia Region. Below is an extract about the hiring requirements.

“Requirement

A320 Type Rated Co-Pilots with high level of competence.

Eligibility

• Indian Nationals or Overseas citizens of India
• Age up to 30 Yrs.

Minimum Academic Qualification

• 10+2 with Physics & Maths from a recognized Board/University

Technical/Licence Qualifications

• Current Class-I Medical Fitness Assessment issued by DGCA, India
• Current CPL/ATPL issued by DGCA, India
• Current FRTO issued by DGCA, India
• Valid A-320 Endorsement on Indian CPL/ATPL
• Current Instrument rating on A-320 aircraft endorsed on Indian CPL/ATPL
• Valid ELP endorsed on Indian CPL/ATPL
• Current RTR (A) or RTR(P) or RTR(C) issued by WPC, Ministry of Communication, India
• Mandatory eGCA-id with all licences and documents validated.

Please Note:

1. All above Technical / License qualifications shall also be required to be current at the time of joining.
2.  The selected candidates shall be in possession of a Police Verification Certificate obtained in the preceding three months from the date of joining (in case their passport has not been issued / renewed in the last 05 years).
3. Candidates, currently employed, must produce a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their current Employer, at the time of joining Air India.
4. List of documents to be uploaded by the candidates (One file only) while applying.

Skills & Attributes

• Maintain up to date knowledge of current aviation & Flight Safety requirements
• Maintain knowledge of service procedures & company policies
• Comply with all DGCA regulations and ability to maintain all required licenses up to date.
• Remain medically fit, following rest regulations to comply with flying duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct safe flights while adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures
• Supervise flight crew members to ensure safety, comfort and convenience of all passengers
• Communicate with ground crews and air traffic control unit during take-off, flight and landing
• Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists
• Inspect aircraft based on pre-flight checklists
• Make announcements to passengers about flight conditions, status, take-off and arrival time.

Selection Process & Dates

• Online Application: 2nd Sept 2022
  (Pilots from other TATA Companies are not eligible to apply)
• Written Test: 25th Sept 2022
• Personal Interview and Simulator Assessment: 1st Week of October in Hyderabad