IndiGo welcomes 33 female maintenance technicians to its maintenance team on National Engineers Day.
Maintenance Technicians
This marks IndiGo’s first-ever all-women batch of maintenance technicians, and according to the airline, it marks a significant step in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion journey as the airline aims to create equal opportunities in technical roles across aviation.
The airline stated that the engineering department plays a crucial role in its fleet of over 400 aircraft, ensuring that the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability are achieved. The 33 all-female maintenance technicians recently underwent a week-long induction programme that featured senior leaders, contributing to their growth in skill and ensuring the highest level of quality in the airline’s journey to become the best.
With a percentage of 16.2% in female pilots and 44.8% in overall female employees, IndiGo intends to shape a future where more women are able to step into technical roles and leadership positions. The airline has one of the highest numbers of female pilots worldwide.
About IndiGo
Based in Gurugram, IndiGo was founded in August 2006 and aims to offer affordable fares to its travellers, while promising a hassle-free travel experience. With over 400 aircraft operating more than 90 domestic routes and over 40 international destinations, IndiGo is one of the fastest-growing carriers and was named the Best Airline in India and South Asia by Skytrax at the World Airline Awards 2025.
The airline has taken several initiatives to expand its global network, it expanded its routes from Mumbai to two Central Asian cities and has also increased its routes to several domestic destinations in India. Another one of its routes that was expanded in the summer of 2025 was flights connecting Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam. According to the airline, it inducted 58 aircraft in 2024 and welcomed over 118 million customers in FY25.
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