Air India pilot involved in altercation resumes duty

On April 5, there was a minor altercation between the commander and co-pilot of a Delhi-bound flight from Jaipur on the ground.

By PTI | Apr 27, 2015, 04.02 PM IST

NEW DELHI: An Air India commander, who was involved in a minor altercation with a co-pilot before a Delhi-bound flight took off from Jaipur, has resumed flying duty after undergoing a course in cockpit resource management, the Lok Sabha was informed today.

On April 5, there was a minor altercation between the commander and co-pilot of a Delhi-bound flight from Jaipur on the ground.

The flight -- which departed from Jaipur on scheduled time -- was completed uneventfully, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said in a written reply.

Following the incident, "The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) advised the commander and co-pilot to undergo Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) course/prescribed training before they are assigned for flying duties again," he said.

"The commander has resumed flying duty on April 10, 2015 after having undergone CRM course," the Minister said.

CRM programme pertains to ways of improving air safety and focuses on various aspects including interpersonal communication.

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