Archive · 27 Jul 2025
IndiGo Adds 1,000+ Pilots Amidst Air Travel Growth
IndiGo, a major Indian airline, has been hiring lots of pilots recently.
They added over 1,000 in the last two years and now have the largest pilot group in the country.
More people are flying, both within India and to other countries, which means airlines need more staff.
IndiGo is also focusing on diversity, with plans to have 1,000 female pilots by next year.
They are growing rapidly and also are investing in new planes.
IndiGo increased its pilot count by over 1,000 in the last two years.
The airline had a pilot pool of 5,456, the largest in India, as of FY25.
Domestic air passenger traffic grew 17% in FY25 compared to pre-COVID levels.
IndiGo aims to have 1,000 female pilots by 2025.
IndiGo's cabin crew exceeded 10,212 in FY25.
- Who
- IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air
- What
- IndiGo increased its pilot and cabin crew numbers, driven by growth.
- When
- Over the last two years, FY25
- Where
- India
- Why
- To meet rising passenger demand and expansion plans.
Challenges in pilot supply
Airline Expansion
Pilot Supply
Challenges in pilot supply
Some airlines face pilot shortages
Airline Expansion
No shortage of trained pilots among airlines.
- Airline
- IndiGo
- Pilot Count (FY25)
- 5,456
- Cabin Crew (FY25)
- 10,212+
- Female Pilots
- 16%
- Aircraft Orders
- 920+
- Profit After Tax (FY25)
- Rs 7,258 crore
