IndiGo Marks International Women’s Day With 1,000 Women Pilots

Celebrating Girl Power

IndiGo has announced that it now employs over 1,000 women pilots, making it the first and only airline in India to reach this milestone. Women pilots make up 17.5 per cent of IndiGo’s total pilot workforce, more than three times the global average.

The airline is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the ambitions of India’s next generation of women in aviation. Women now account for over 45 per cent of IndiGo’s total workforce, with growing opportunities across all roles. Outside the cockpit, women make up over 30 per cent of airport operations staff, nearly 25 per cent of the Operations Control Centre team, more than 20 per cent in finance, over 15 per cent in digital, and hold more than 23 per cent of leadership positions.

Sukhjit Singh Pasricha, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, IndiGo, said: "On International Women’s Day, we are proud to announce that IndiGo now has over 1,000 women pilots, among the highest in the world. This milestone truly reflects the spirit of Girl Power at IndiGo. As we continue to give wings to the nation, we remain committed to creating more opportunities for talented women to soar and shape the  future of aviation."

IndiGo also launched a special film on Girl Power Observing International Women’s Day, it unveiled the film on social media. Bringing alive the theme of Girl Power, the video depicts women of IndiGo, celebrating moments that gave them their wings.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at IndiGo

Being an equal opportunity employer, IndiGo always reinforced the importance and relevance of diversity, equity and inclusion in workplace through several initiatives under the umbrella of EMBRACE (Equity, Multiculturalism, Belonging, Respect, Accessibility, Community, Empowerment), which includes Girl Power. IndiGo adds that it recognises the value of a diverse workforce that encourages gender equality, champions the strengths of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and fosters an inclusive work environment for people from across communities.

IndiGo is working on women-led developments, enabling career growth, building community, and offering workplace flexibility. For instance, Take-Off 2.0 supports women returning to the workforce after a career break, while the 6E Girl Power Community offers a peer network dedicated to empowering women across all roles. From its hiring policies, to learning and development programmes and employee-centric initiatives, everything is aligned towards achieving the collective goals of the employees and the organisation, cohesively with a balanced approach to diversity.