Akasa Air announces salary hike by 40% effective July 1

According to the ET reports, An Indian low-cost airline, Akasa Air increases the salary by 40% and it will be effective from July 1, 2023.

Commenting on the salary hike, a person aware of the development said: “The quantum of salary hike is more for junior pilots because they are the future of the airline and the airline wants to hold onto them as they are upgraded to commanders. This is the industry’s best salary for Boeing 737 pilots now.”  

As per the latest revision, the senior first officers will get Rs 3.40 lakh per month and senior captains will get Rs 6.25 lakh per month from July onwards. Moreover, the captain can earn Rs 7.75 lakh at the maximum limit of 60 hours per month.

However, with the salary hike by the Airline, it is expected that other aviation firms may soon follow suit. This move would help attract and retain pilots.

Akasa Air is helmed by a highly professional and experienced leadership team whose sights are set on the Sky while having their ears to the ground. The airline team has laid a foundation of an organization that listens, understands, and anticipates our customers’ needs.

India’s newest airline launched the first commercial flight on 07 August 2022 to support the growing demand across India with the greenest and youngest fleet in the country.

Recently, Air India announced a new salary structure for pilots and cabin crew, increasing the remuneration for several categories of staff. The revision in the compensation of flying staff with effect from 1st April 2023.