India's Major Airlines Employ Nearly 14,000 Pilots: Aviation Ministry Data Reveals Distribution Across Carriers

Dec 09, 2025 10:08 am CST

The Indian aviation sector currently employs 13,989 pilots across six major domestic airlines, with Air India leading at 6,350 pilots followed by IndiGo with 5,085 cockpit crew members. The Ministry of Civil Aviation also highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance pilot training infrastructure with 40 Flying Training Organizations operating across 62 bases nationwide, as India's aviation industry continues to expand.