{"id":36881,"date":"2023-06-24T13:26:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T07:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=36881"},"modified":"2023-06-26T18:27:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T12:57:29","slug":"once-again-dgca-suspended-air-india-pilot-license-to-allow-unauthorized-person-in-the-cockpit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/24\/once-again-dgca-suspended-air-india-pilot-license-to-allow-unauthorized-person-in-the-cockpit\/","title":{"rendered":"Once Again, DGCA Suspended Air India Pilot License to Allow Unauthorized Person in the Cockpit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DELHI-<\/strong> The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)<\/a> has taken strict action against TATA-owned Air India (AI) <\/a>pilot for a serious breach of safety protocols in the Cockpit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pilot’s license has been suspended for one year, while the license of the First Officer has been suspended for one month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air India Pilot Cockpit Breach Incident<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on June 3, when the Pilot-in-command of Air India flight AI-458 from Chandigarh to Leh allowed an unauthorized person into the cockpit during departure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shockingly, this individual remained in the cockpit throughout the flight. Subsequently, violating DGCA safety norms that strictly prohibit the presence of unauthorized individuals in the cockpit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon discovering the breach, the DGCA promptly ordered both pilots’ grounding, pending a thorough investigation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DGCA emphasized that unauthorized entry into the cockpit poses a serious safety risk and is a violation of established norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a comprehensive investigation, the DGCA made the decision to suspend the pilot’s license for one year due to the misuse of authority. Further, it is a violation of applicable regulations under the Aircraft Rules 1937. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pilot-in-command failed to prevent unauthorized entry and report the violation. This led to this severe disciplinary action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First Officer’s license has been suspended for one month for not taking assertive measures to prevent the violation and failing to report it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recurring Incidents <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is not the first time Air India has faced repercussions for cockpit security breaches. In a similar incident that took place on a Dubai-Delhi flight in February, Air India was fined Rs 30 lakh for its failure to report the violation promptly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DGCA suspended the license of the pilot for three months. Subsequently issued a warning to the co-pilot for their involvement in that incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DGCA has been vigilant in enforcing safety standards across the aviation industry. In another instance, it imposed a penalty of Rs 20 lakh on AirAsia India (I5), a budget carrier owned by the Tata Group, for violating pilot training norms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The head of training at AirAsia India was removed from their position for three months. Further, a fine of Rs 3 lakh each was levied on eight Designated Examiners (Des) associated with the airline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These measures demonstrate the DGCA’s unwavering commitment to upholding aviation safety. Further, ensuring compliance with established regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stringent actions are being taken to deter such breaches. Subsequently, maintain the highest standards of safety in the Indian aviation sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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