IndiGo Rejigs OCC Head Amidst DGCA Scrutiny

IndiGo has appointed Captain Rohit Rikhye as the new Head of Operations Control Centre (OCC), effective immediately. He replaces Jason Herter in this significant senior management transition. Rikhye, a long-serving employee with over 11 years at the airline, previously held the position of Chief Pilot -- Standards, QA & Ops Safety. This leadership reshuffle follows a period of considerable operational disruptions for IndiGo. In January, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed penalties totaling Rs 22 crore on the airline and mandated the dismissal of a senior vice-president. Rikhye's new role will involve leading the OCC, which is crucial for real-time coordination of flight operations, including planning and tracking. He will also be responsible for crew scheduling and rostering, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and safety guidelines.