NEW DELHI: Disinvestment-bound Air India has terminated the services of over 400 employees who were hired by the airline on contractual basis after their retirement.
The employees affected are those hired for non-technical roles and the move follows an order from the airline’s Chairman and Managing Director Pradeep Singh Kharola.
The latest directive follows a similar order issued in August, which put on hold proposals for employing recently retired officials as well as renewing contracts for those former employees who were due for an extension.
“The CMD has directed that contract of the retired employees under non-technical category (i.e. Excluding pilots, flight dispatchers, service engineers, OPT, OTT instructors, flight safety) be terminated with immediate effect,” as per a circular issued by Executive Director-Personnel on January 5.
The directive, however, adds that exceptions could be made for officials performing critical roles on a case-by-case basis. (AGENCIES)
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