COCHIN- The upcoming regional carrier, Air Kerala is hiring pilots including Captains and First Officers for ATR 72-600 aircraft.
Cochin-based carrier received its No-objection Certificate (NOC) in July 2024 from the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India (MoCA).
Air Kerala Hiring Pilots
With the hiring of senior management in spree, the airline now aims to hire employees starting with the most important ones, pilots.
In its latest LinkedIn post, Air Kerala wrote, “Air Kerala is Ready for Takeoff!” We’re now boarding ATR 72-600 Pilots to soar into aviation history!”
They did not share much information on requirements. However, those who follow Afi Ahmed UPC, the Chairman and founder of Air Kerala will know it. So here’s the requirement for Captains and First Officers and if you qualify for it then you can apply by sending your CV to [email protected].
Air Kerala seeking to hire Captains and First Officers for ATR-72-600 operations has outlined strict eligibility requirements for candidates to ensure operational safety and compliance with industry standards.
Requirements for Pilots
Requirements for Captains:
- Experience: A minimum of 3,000 hours of total flight time, with a significant portion of turboprop aircraft. At least 500 hours must be logged as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on ATR-72-600.
- Currency: Candidates must hold a valid Instrument Rating and Proficiency Check (IR-PPC) with recent flight activity on the ATR-72-600.
- Licenses and Ratings: A valid Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) and Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s License (FRTO), along with a valid Class 1 Medical Assessment.
- Type Rating: ATR-72-600 type rating is mandatory.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in English with a minimum ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4.
- Record: No accidents, incidents, or Breath Analyzer (BA) violations in the past three years.
Requirements for First Officers:
- Experience: A minimum of 600 hours total flight time, with a substantial portion on turboprop aircraft, including at least 100 hours as First Officer on ATR-72-600.
- Currency: A current IR-PPC with recent flight activity on the ATR-72-600.
- Licenses and Ratings: A valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and FRTO, along with a valid Class 1 Medical Assessment.
- Type Rating: ATR-72-600 type rating is required.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in English with a minimum ICAO ELP Level 4.
- Record: No accidents, incidents, or BA violations in the past three years.
Expected Launch in Q2 2025
Zetfly Aviation, the parent company of Air Kerala, secured a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from India’s civil aviation ministry in July 2024 and is targeting an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) by mid-2025.
The airline plans to commence domestic operations from Kochi to Tier II and Tier III cities in the second quarter of 2025, with international flights to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to follow.
Air Kerala CEO Harish Kutty highlighted the airline’s significance to the global Malayalee community, describing it as the fulfillment of a long-held dream. He confirmed that Air Kerala is in the pre-application phase for its AOC and expects to complete the process by April 2025, acknowledging the procedural challenges involved.
To prepare for its launch, Air Kerala is negotiating a dry lease of three 78-seater ATR 72-600 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in mid-2025. The airline aims to offer affordable travel options for expatriate Malayalees, focusing on accessibility and cost efficiency.
The airline plans to begin international operations in 2028, adhering to Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) regulations that require a fleet of at least 20 aircraft for overseas flights. Founder of Smart Travels, Afi Ahmed, emphasized the airline’s long-term vision to expand international routes once the fleet meets this requirement, with an initial investment of approximately Dh1.1 billion.
Air Kerala’s fleet expansion strategy includes acquiring narrowbody aircraft such as Boeing 737s or Airbus A320s to meet the 20-aircraft benchmark by 2028, ensuring readiness for international service while scaling domestic operations.
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