Jet Airways faces turbulence ahead of launch as 3 senior executives quit

Jet Airways has been hit by three top-level resignations ahead of its relaunch. The three senior executives who have resigned include Captains Niraj Chandan (head of flight safety), Vishesh Oberoi (head of operations) and Sorab Variava (head of training).

These posts are critical and generally senior pilots are nominated for the roles. The appointments are made after an approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

The Jalan-Kalrock consortium (JKC), which is preparing to launch the airline, however, downplayed the exits.

“We do not comment on rumours and speculations. Exits and entries occur in any organisation. The senior management team for Jet