On Monday, chaos ensued at Kalina as thousands of eager job seekers gathered for Air India’s walk-in interviews for the post of a handyman. The situation turned into a stampede-like scenario as the crowds jostled to secure a chance at the 2,216 vacancies announced by Air India Airport Services.
The company, now known as AI Airport Services Ltd, opened the walk-in interviews in a bid to fill existing vacancies and create a wait-list for future openings. The recruitment drive aimed to hire Indian Nationals, both male and female, for various roles at Mumbai international airport on a Fixed Term Contract basis of three years.
In a notification, AI Airport Services Ltd stated that the number of vacancies is subject to change based on operational requirements. Successful candidates would have the opportunity for contract renewal based on performance and company needs.
The overwhelming response to the job opportunity led to a chaotic scene at the interview venue, highlighting the fierce competition for employment opportunities in the current job market. As job seekers struggled to navigate the crowd and make their way to the interview location, concerns were raised about the safety and organization of such mass recruitment drives.
The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by job seekers in a competitive job market and the lengths individuals are willing to go to secure employment opportunities. As Air India’s walk-in interviews in Kalina attracted thousands of hopeful applicants, the chaotic scenes shed light on the urgency of addressing unemployment and job creation in the current economic landscape.
