Ratan Tata Receives Letter from Air India Pilots Amid Salary Dispute

New Delhi: Air India pilots have reached out to Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, seeking his intervention in the ongoing salary structure and service conditions dispute with the airline management. The pilots' union has appealed to the industry tycoon to take action, as they feel that the company doesn't treat them with respect and dignity.

The pilots' unions' letter was sent to Ratan Tata after the two parties failed to come to any fruitful conclusion on the issue of the recently announced work conditions and pay structure. According to media reports, the letter emphasized that the pilots believed that Ratan Tata's "benevolent leadership" could help them find a solution that is "fair and respectful to all parties involved."

Last week, Air India announced a revised salary structure for pilots and cabin

crew. The staff did not react positively to the revised pay structure. The bone of contention in the revised plan was the condition of the promotion of captains with more than four years of experience in management.

The pilots' union underlined that the current HR department was creating a difficult situation for them. The pilots' morale has taken a hit, and they are concerned that this will affect their ability to perform their duties. The letter noted that the association wouldn't have sought Ratan Tata's assistance in addressing their issues had this issue not been this important.

Air India conducted a town hall meeting on 25 April but didn't address the newly revised pay structure of its pilots. After the pilot unions, Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) and Indian Pilots' Guild (IPG), jointly

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sent a legal notice to Air India on April 21, a meeting was organized to address the issue.

It is worth noting that ICPA and IPG had already asked their members to not accept the revised terms of employment. This move by the unions is indicative of the brewing discontent amongst Air India's pilots.

This isn't the first time that Air India has faced such issues. The company has been in financial trouble for a long time now. It was reported in December 2020 that Air India had a total debt of around INR 60,000 crore. The Indian government has been trying to privatize the airline for quite some time now. However, the pandemic has made things even more difficult for Air India, as the company's operations have been severely impacted.

The pilots' dispute

is yet another challenge that Air India has to contend with. The company will have to address the pilots' concerns and come up with a solution that is amicable for all parties involved. With the airline industry being hit hard by the pandemic, the last thing Air India needs is an internal conflict that could impact its operations even further.

The pilots' union's appeal to Ratan Tata is an indication of how important this issue is for the pilots. Ratan Tata has been a respected business leader for many years, and his intervention could help resolve the dispute. It remains to be seen what action Ratan Tata will take in this matter, but the pilots are hopeful that he will step in and help find a solution that works for everyone involved.