DALLAS – According to India’s Civil Aviation Ministry, there is a slight shortage of commanders on some types of commercial aircraft, and the issue is being addressed by using foreign pilots by providing Foreign Aircrew Temporary Authorizations (FATA).
For clarification of the ministry’s language, ‘commander’ is a legal term equal to ‘pilot in command’ (PIC). The commander is responsible for the safety of the flight, and while ‘Captain’ is an employment term, he or she is the commander of the aircraft.
FATA and CPL Holders
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Source:: “Airways Magazine”