IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, announced 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 thrice the global
average. The airline is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that
reflects the evolving aspirations of a new generation of women in aviation across India.
With women representing over 45% of its overall workforce today, IndiGo continues to
expand equal opportunities across roles. Beyond the cockpit, women make over 30% of
airport operations staff, almost 25% of its Operations Control Centre workforce, over 20% in
finance, more than 15% in digital, with more than 23% women representation in leadership
positions.

Sukhjit Singh Pasricha, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, 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 commited to creating
more opportunities for talented women to soar and shape the future of aviation.”
Observing International Women’s Day, IndiGo also unveiled a film on social media. Bringing
alive the theme of Girl Power, the video depicts women of IndiGo, celebrating moments that
gave them their wings.

Being an equal opportunity employer, IndiGo has always reinforced the importance and
relevance of diversity, equity and inclusion in workplace through several initiatives under the
umbrella of EMBRACE (Equity, Multiculturalism, Belonging, Respect, Accessibility,
Community, Empowerment), which includes Girl Power. IndiGo recognises the value of a
diverse workforce that encourages gender equality, champions the strengths of Persons with
Disabilities (PwDs) and fosters an inclusive work environment for people from across
communities.

IndiGo is championing Girl Power through women-led developments, enabling career growth,
building community, and offering workplace flexibility. For instance, Take-Off 2.0 supports
women returning to the workforce after a career break, while the 6E Girl Power Community
offers a peer network dedicated to empowering women across all roles. From its hiring
policies, to learning and development programmes and employee-centric initiatives,
everything is aligned towards achieving the collective goals of the employees and the
organisation, cohesively with a balanced approach to diversity. With this milestone, IndiGo continues to cement its position as an industry pioneer, shaping a future
where more women advance into diverse roles and leadership positions.