INTRODUCTION TO FIP

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) is India's largest and most representative professional welfare body for pilots, established in 1996. It represents over 5,500 Indian pilots from Scheduled Airlines, Non-Scheduled and General Aviation Operators, Helicopter Operations, and Ex-Defence Aviators. FIP is a non-profit, welfare-oriented professional body and not a trade union, functioning solely in the interest of aviation safety, professional standards, and the collective well-being of Indian pilots.

From its inception, FIP has stood firmly for one non-negotiable principle SAFETY alongside the professional dignity, welfare, and rights of pilots. For nearly three decades, FIP has engaged constructively with the DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation, and other government authorities to ensure that aviation policies are shaped by scientific evidence, global best practices, and real-world operational realities, rather than short-term commercial considerations.

Recognising that safety begins with knowledge, competence, and disciplined training, FIP established its education wing, the Institute of Aviation & Aviation Safety (IAAS). IAAS delivers structured, regulator-aligned training in pilot ground subjects, aviation safety, and allied disciplines, with strong alignment to DGCA and ICAO standards. Through IAAS, FIP actively contributes to building a safety-driven, professionally competent, and future-ready aviation ecosystem for India.

Since 2018, FIP has led sustained legal and regulatory interventions on Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) and fatigue-related safety issues, playing a pivotal role in protecting pilots from unsafe and fatigue-inducing practices. Following the 12 June 2025 Boeing-787 accident, FIP emerged as a credible national voice, contributing decisively to the implementation of the Revised FDTL CAR and firmly opposing any dilution of established safety norms.