Air India Announces Salary Hikes and Performance Bonuses
Tata Group owned Air India has announced significant salary hikes, with an average increase of [specific percentage], for its employees, a testament to their hard work and dedication. The company has also introduced an annual performance bonus, equivalent to [specific percentage of salary], for pilots, recognizing their crucial role in our operations.
Salary Increments and Performance Bonuses
On Thursday, Air India CHRO Ravindra Kumar GP announced that salary increments will take effect from April 1, 2024. Additionally, as reported by sources, performance bonus payouts for the fiscal year 2023-24 will be based on both company and individual performance, with specific criteria including [specific criteria such as meeting targets, customer satisfaction, etc.].
Revamping Under Tata Group
Since the Tata Group acquired the loss-making airline over two years ago, this marks the first appraisal process for Air India staff. The airline is undergoing a five-year transformation plan to revamp its operations, initiated in late 2022.
Competitive Salaries to Retain Talent
The company offers competitive salary increments to attract and retain talent as part of broader efforts to foster a performance-driven and meritocratic culture among employees.
Annual Appraisals
The new Performance Management System, Rise.AI, has been implemented for all employees who joined before December 31, 2023. This innovative system is designed to enhance performance and career growth, instilling a sense of optimism and motivation among our ground staff, cabin crew, and pilots, and paving the way for a brighter future at Air India.
Achievements and New Processes
CHRO Kumar highlighted that Air India achieved significant milestones in the last financial year, laying a solid foundation for growth and transformation. As part of the Vihaan.AI journey, the airline introduced the modern annual performance appraisal process, Rise.AI, and transitioned to a simplified, market-competitive, and productivity-oriented compensation structure. These achievements and new processes are a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and the promising future of Air India under Tata Group ownership.
New Compensation Structure
In 2023, Air India focused on compensation and contract restructuring for legacy employees, which involved [specific changes such as adjusting pay scales, revising job roles, etc.]. For the fiscal year 2023-24, the airline has increased fixed pay and introduced an annual target performance bonus for pilots based on company and individual performance.
Tata Group’s Airline Portfolio
The Tata Group now operates four airlines: Air India, a full-service carrier; Air India Express, a low-cost carrier; AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia India), a joint venture with AirAsia; and Vistara, a premium full-service carrier. Each of these airlines plays a unique role in the Tata Group’s aviation portfolio.
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