Now, Air India pilots can fly till age 65, reveal Tata Group's internal documents

Now, Air India pilots can fly till age 65, reveal Tata Group's internal documents

The airline’s document said that considering the future expansion plans for its fleet, it is imperative to meet the workforce requirement

AgenciesUpdated: Tuesday, August 02, 2022, 08:28 AM IST
Now, Air India pilots can fly till age 65, reveal Tata Group's internal documents
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Air India has decided to allow its pilots to fly till they are 65 years old, reveal internal documents of the Tata Group-owned airline, which is working on its fleet expansion plans.

The airline’s document said that considering the future expansion plans for its fleet, it is imperative to meet the workforce requirement.

“…it is proposed to retain our current trained pilots at Air India post-retirement on a contractual basis for five years extendable to 65 years,” it mentions.