IndiGo recruits A320 pilots as DGCA questions flight disruptions

• IndiGo has initiated large-scale pilot recruitment for its A320 fleet, lifting a long-standing hiring freeze.
• This decision follows significant flight cancellations due to new government FTDL rules requiring more pilots.
• IndiGo invited applications for Captain and Senior First Officer (Type-Rated) positions with specific eligibility criteria.
• The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) accused IndiGo of a hiring freeze despite knowing the impact of new FTDL rules, leading to a record 1,000 flight cancellations on December 5th.
• The DGCA issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo's CEO and Accountable Manager regarding the massive flight disruptions.

Why It Matters: IndiGo's pilot hiring could mean fewer flight cancellations for passengers.