The carrier will benefit from the use of existing pilots who can fly two distinct types of aircraft as it begins its ambitious worldwide growth aspirations.
A designated examiner is often a seasoned pilot who has been granted permission by the regulator to conduct different tests and inspections in accordance with civil aviation regulations Each of the eight chosen examiners must have 150 hours of flight time and at least 10 landings to operate the Boeing 777 and 787 separately, according to the DGCA-approved plan, the official said.
Source:- Zee Business
The watchdog approved Air India’s petition on March 3.
According to a representative of Air India, the company has acquired regulatory certification for multi-seat flying (MSF), which in general means that one pilot can operate two different types of aircraft after undergoing extensive training.
Source: CAPT P KUMAR
According to the DGCA source, airlines in about 16 nations use cross-utilization of pilots. At the moment, Air India employs about 700 wide-body pilots.
About inquiries involving the DGCA, Air India did not immediately respond.
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