“We have a very steep pyramid structure where there are less avenues of promotions,” he said.
“When one does not get promotions after 24-25 years of service, one wants to leave and try alternative avenues.Off hand I can tell that we have over 100 applications for VRS from pilots,” Naik said.
Those who have sought VRS are a part of a 3000 strong pilot strength. Of these, about 1500 are fighter pilots.
(Published 23 September 2009, 16:57 IST)