IndiGo, India's largest airline, is set to hire over 1,000 pilots to address operational challenges following a significant flight cancellation crisis in December.

IndiGo, India's largest airline, is set to hire over 1,000 pilots to address operational challenges following a significant flight cancellation crisis in December. The recruitment drive will include trainee first officers, senior first officers, and commanders, with the airline looking to expand its crew capacity amid rapid fleet growth. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation recently investigated the airline's staffing issues, revealing insufficient hiring and training to meet new aviation regulations. IndiGo is now taking strategic steps to improve crew management, including increasing standby crew availability to 15% and creating more operational buffer time. The airline continues to add approximately four aircraft monthly, making pilot recruitment critical to maintaining its expansion strategy.