IndiGo becomes the first airline in India with more than 1,000 women pilots | News
IndiGo, India’s airline of choice, announced that it now employs over 1,000 women pilots, making it the first and only airline in India to achieve this milestone. At IndiGo, women pilots represent 17.5% of the total pilot workforce, which is more than three times the global average. The airline is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that reflects the evolving aspirations of a new generation of women in aviation across India. With women representing more than 45% of its total workforce, IndiGo continues to expand equal opportunities across all roles.
Outside the cockpit, women make up over 30% of the airport workforce, almost 25% of the Operations Control Center workforce, over 20% in the financial sector, over 15% in the digital sector, and over 23% are women in leadership positions. Sukhjit Singh Pasricha, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, IndiGo, said: “On International Women’s Day, we are proud to announce that IndiGo now has over 1,000 women pilots, one of the highest in the world.
This milestone truly reflects the spirit of Girl Power at IndiGo. As we continue to give the nation wings, we remain committed to creating more opportunities for talented women to rise and shape the future of aviation.” IndiGo launches special film on Girl Power In honor of International Women’s Day, IndiGo also unveiled a film on social media. The video brings to life the theme of Girl Power and features women from IndiGo celebrating moments that gave them wings. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at IndiGo As an equal opportunity employer, IndiGo has always reinforced the importance and relevance of diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace through various initiatives under the umbrella of EMBRACE (Equity, Multiculturalism, Belonging, Respect, Accessibility, Community, Empowerment), which also includes Girl Power.
IndiGo recognizes the value of a diverse workforce that encourages gender equality, champions the strengths of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and promotes an inclusive work environment for people from all communities. IndiGo champions Girl Power through women-led developments that enable career growth, build community and provide workplace flexibility. For example, Take-Off 2.0 supports women returning to the workforce after a career break, while the 6E Girl Power Community provides a peer network dedicated to empowering women in all roles.
From recruitment policies to learning and development programs and employee-focused initiatives, everything is tailored to achieving the collective goals of employees and the organization, in conjunction with a balanced approach to diversity. With this milestone, IndiGo continues to cement its position as an industry pioneer and shape a future where more women grow into diverse roles and leadership positions.
