Pilots can also opt for more leave based on their work pattern. Pilots can choose work patterns like ’25/9′ and ‘6-2-6-3’
Akasa Air pilots to get salary hike up to 20%: Akasa Air has made a significant decision for its pilots. The airline will increase pilots’ fixed salaries and hourly pay by up to 20%. This move aims to improve pilot’s pay and help them balance work and personal life. The new changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.
The sources on Wednesday said that will be increased, and the salary hikes will be up to 20 per cent. Besides, monthly minimum protected flying hours will be raised to 50 hours and increase annual leave entitlement. The revisions in salary structure and leave entitlements will be effective from January 1, 2027.
The airline has decided to increase the minimum annual leave for pilots to 42 days. Pilots can also opt for more leave based on their work pattern. Pilots can choose work patterns like ’25/9′ and ‘6-2-6-3’. The ’25/9′ pattern involves 25 days of work and 9 days of leave. In the ‘6-2-6-3’ pattern, after 6 days of work, pilots will get 2 days of leave; after another 6 days of work, they will get 3 days of leave.
In addition to increased salaries and leave, pilots will also benefit from loyalty rewards and the previously announced Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). These benefits are expected to encourage pilots to stay with the airline for longer.
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The changes come as Akasa Air prepares to expand its fleet and add more routes. The airline currently operates 45 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and has more than 800 pilots. Akasa Air is also planning to establish pilot bases in Kochi and Kolkata, adding to its existing bases in Bengaluru and Mumbai.
