NEW DELHI: Air India has engaged 247 retired employees as consultants since there has been no induction of “non-operating manpower” for more than 15 years at the national carrier, the Government said today.
Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said these consultants have been engaged for 1-2 years in order to meet the immediate requirement of trained or experienced manpower in respective departments to ensure smooth functions.
“At present, 247 superannuated employees of Air India have been engaged as consultants as there has been no induction of non-operating manpower in Air India for more than last 15 years,” Sinha said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Furthermore, the minister said there is acute shortage of manpower at Air India Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL).
To address manpower shortage, AIESL is re-appointing retired personnel and also doing fresh recruitment. (AGENCIES)
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