Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Pilot Union Slams Global Hiring Code, Citing Labor Risks
India wants to create a global rule about how airlines hire people, but the pilots' union disagrees.
They worry this rule might stop pilots from getting better jobs and could be like forced labor.
India is losing pilots to other countries and wants to stop this.
The pilots' union thinks the real problem is that the jobs in India aren't good enough, with poor conditions and low pay.
The pilots want to talk to the government about making things better for them instead of making it harder to change jobs.
Pilot union objects to India's push for a global hiring code.
India raised concerns with ICAO about losing aviation staff.
The union argues the code contradicts international employment norms.
ALPA India says outflow is due to poor working conditions.
ALPA India wants to discuss solutions with the Aviation Minister.
- Who
- Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) and the Indian government.
- What
- Airline Pilots' Association objects to the push for a global hiring code.
- When
- Information provided does not include specific dates.
- Where
- India
- Why
- ALPA India believes the code will hurt pilots and not address the reasons pilots leave.
Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India)
Indian Government
Employment Standards vs. Talent Retention
Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India)
The proposed code is contrary to international norms on employment and risks creating conditions of bonded labor.
Indian Government
India is concerned that its fast-growing aviation market is being impeded by the poaching of Indian pilots and cabin crew without adequate notice.
- Affected Group
- Airline Pilots
- Organization
- Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India)
- Concern
- Global hiring code
- Proposed Action
- Creation of a global code of conduct
- ALPA India's Argument
- Working conditions and pay
