Experienced pilots and aircraft
engineers, from India, were always popular with
carriers in the Gulf and Asia, but now cruise
companies are eyeing Indian professionals from
different pockets, ranging from chefs and photographers
to deck and engine crew.
Industry sources estimate that
at least 10,000 people are likely to be hired
by cruise liners this year from India, with an
all-expenses paid take-home, varying from $300-$3,000
per month. Indian professionals typically in this
space work for five to six years with cruise companies
before returning for other opportunities in the
hospitality industry, BPOs, marketing companies,
etc.
With 50,000 holidaymakers likely
from India, cruise holidays are getting popular
and operators are buying more luxury ships causing
demand for service personnel to rise. Besides,
they need to deal with an active turnaround cycle,
which demands regular replacement.
