DGCA Takes Action Against Air India Pilot and Co-pilot for Allowing Unauthorized Individual in Cockpit

In a recent development, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken strict action against an Air India pilot and co-pilot for allowing an unauthorized individual into the cockpit. The pilot’s license has been suspended for a period of one year, while the first officer’s license has been suspended for one month, according to the aviation regulator.

The incident, which occurred on June 3, led to the grounding of both pilots pending further investigation by the DGCA. The safety norms set by the DGCA clearly state that unauthorized individuals are not allowed to enter the cockpit, and any breach of this regulation is considered a serious violation.

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The DGCA, after conducting a thorough investigation, found that the first officer failed to raise any concerns about the unauthorized entry. Consequently, the actions taken by the DGCA include the one-year suspension of the pilot’s license for the pilot-in-command (PIC) and a one-month suspension for the first officer. The suspension of the first officer’s license is primarily due to their lack of assertiveness in preventing the violation and failure to report it promptly.

This is not the first time Air India has faced penalties for similar incidents. In a previous incident that occurred on a Dubai-Delhi flight in February, the DGCA fined Air India Rs 30 lakh for failing to report the violation. In that case, a pilot had allowed a female friend into the cockpit during a Delhi-Dubai flight. The DGCA suspended the pilot’s license for three months and issued a warning to the co-pilot for their failure to assertively prevent the violation.

The DGCA has been actively enforcing safety regulations and imposing penalties to ensure the highest standards of aviation safety. In another case, the regulatory body imposed a penalty of Rs 20 lakh on AirAsia India, a budget carrier owned by the Tata Group, for violating certain norms related to pilots’ training. Additionally, AirAsia India removed the head of training from their position for three months, and the airline imposed a fine of Rs 3 lakh on each of the eight Designated Examiners (Des).

These actions by the DGCA demonstrate the aviation regulator’s commitment to maintaining strict safety protocols and holding airlines accountable for any lapses or violations.

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