AIESL Aircraft Maintenance Staff Protest for Equal Pay and Better Conditions
Hundreds Of AIESL Aircraft Maintenance Employees Go 'Off Work' In Major Cities Demanding Equal Pay
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Hundreds of aircraft maintenance employees at Air India Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) have gone on strike across major Indian cities since May 13, demanding equal pay, withdrawal of job-switching restrictions, and implementation of the new labor code. The strike has forced AIESL to hire third-party firms to maintain aircraft, raising concerns about safety and efficiency.
- 01The strike involves over 2,000 workers nationwide, with around 400 in Delhi alone.
- 02Employees are demanding a pay structure comparable to permanent staff and the withdrawal of a policy restricting job changes.
- 03Suraj Kumar, a senior aircraft technician, reported being terminated for participating in the protest.
- 04AIESL has hired third-party firms to manage aircraft maintenance, but technical malfunctions are increasingly reported.
- 05The protesting employees plan to hold a large demonstration outside the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
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Since May 13, hundreds of aircraft maintenance employees at Air India Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) have gone on strike across major cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The protest, which has involved over 2,000 workers, stems from demands for better pay, the withdrawal of a job-switching restriction, and the implementation of the new labor code. AIESL, the largest Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) company in India, has been forced to hire third-party firms to ensure timely aircraft maintenance, raising concerns about safety and efficiency. Employees like Suraj Kumar, a senior aircraft technician, have reported terminations for participating in the protests, which have included police intervention. The workers are demanding equal pay for equal work, similar to that of permanent employees, and are planning a larger protest outside the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Despite multiple meetings with AIESL management, no solutions have been reached, leaving the future of the protest uncertain.
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The strike has disrupted aircraft maintenance operations, potentially affecting flight schedules and safety due to reliance on third-party firms.
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