Guess how many pilots does it take to fly 32 aircraft in PIA?
Pakistan International Airlines has 522 pilots for its 32 airplanes
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Senate was told on Tuesday that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has a total number of 32 airplanes of which only 27 are operational, reported Dunya News.
For these aircraft, PIA has employed 458 regular pilots and 20 cadet pilots, while 28 pilots are on contracts. Having said that, 17 senior pilots are positioned at executive duties in the airline company.
In this way, PIA has a total number of 522 pilots on duty to fly just 32 airplanes.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab revealed in Senate that instead of buying new planes, PIA has issued a tender notice in order to buy four wide-body aircraft and four narrow-body aircraft.
Meanwhile, chairman Senate Raza Rabbani has personally summoned Aviation Secretary for spreading misinformation about suspension of salaries of aviation employees.
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