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April 14, 2022

Indian Regulator Requires Retraining for Recent 737 Max Pilots

Inoperative Stick Shaker on Simulater Yoke Comes to Light After Weeks of Training

Indian regulators had bad news for a crop of recently trained 737 Max pilots, telling budget carrier SpiceJet that 90 of its airmen cannot fly the aircraft until they complete a retraining regimen. The issue lies with the simulator used to complete their prior training on the Max and a fault that rendered the stick shaker non-functional. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered that those who missed out on the full experience of the max must retrain to ensure consistency and correct response in the event of a stall.

Says Shortfall in Pilots, Training, and Planning Collided to Create Cancellations

Last week, Alaska Airlines apologized to customers for a higher than normal number of flight cancellations throughout their network. The carrier outlined the situation as it stands, saying that in all, 10,000 airmen left the airline industry during the pandemic, seemingly for good. The airline said that training issues and scheduling resulted in a shortfall of 63 pilots for the month of April, forcing their hand and prioritizing flights where they seemed most vital.