IndiGo announces that it now has over 1,000 women pilots in its workforce, becoming the first and only airline in India to reach this milestone. At IndiGo, women pilots represent 17.5% of the total pilot workforce, which is more than three times the global average. The airline continues to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the evolving aspirations of a new generation of women in aviation across India.
Women today represent over 45% of the overall workforce at IndiGo, highlighting the airline’s commitment to expanding equal opportunities across roles. Beyond the cockpit, women account for more than 30% of airport operations staff, nearly 25% of the Operations Control Centre workforce, over 20% in finance, more than 15% in digital roles, and over 23% representation in leadership positions.
Sukhjit Singh Pasricha, group chief human resources officer at 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.”
Observing International Women’s Day, IndiGo also unveiled a special film on social media celebrating the theme of Girl Power. The video showcases women across the airline, highlighting inspiring moments that helped them achieve their aspirations in aviation.
As an equal opportunity employer, IndiGo continues to strengthen its focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion through several initiatives under the umbrella of EMBRACE (Equity, Multiculturalism, Belonging, Respect, Accessibility, Community, Empowerment), which includes the Girl Power initiative. The airline promotes gender equality, supports the strengths of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), and fosters an inclusive workplace for people across communities.
Through initiatives such as Take-Off 2.0, which supports women returning to the workforce after career breaks, and the 6E Girl Power Community, a peer network dedicated to empowering women employees, IndiGo continues to strengthen career growth and workplace flexibility for women. With this milestone, IndiGo further reinforces its position as an industry leader committed to advancing women across diverse roles and leadership positions in aviation.
