Young men can join as an Airman in either the Technical
and Non-Technical trades of the Air force. The Airman cadre provides opportunities
for men (only men)with matriculate or below, 10+2 /Intermediate, graduates,
Diploma holders and postgraduates in either of the three combatant groups i.e
'X', 'Y' or 'Z' of the technical and the non-technical trades. Candidates short
listed after the initial selection procedure, are allotted a suitable trade
and go through a rigorous training regimen at one of the training institutes.
Thereafter, they are inducted and posted as Airmen at any of the Air Force Stations.
Each trade offers opportunities to grow and enhance your skills. Depending
on your inclination and talent/suitability you can move from one trade to
the other and grow in ranking. One can even get commissioned as an Officer
in the Air Force.
As
an airman under the Technical Trades, the work involves the maintenance and testing
of aircraft and flying related equipment. One will also be directly or indirectly
involved in the maintenance and overhaul of ground equipment and armament. As
an airman in the Non-Technical trades, the work involves assistance and support
to the various functions from weather forecasting to maintenance of records and
files of the Indian Air Force and all its branches.
As an Airman, apart
from your basic pay, you are also entitled to a number of perks and benefits.
Even during the training period you get a monthly stipend of Rs. 2850 if you join
Combatant Group X or Y and Rs. 2650 if you join Combatant Group Z. The basic pay
of the lowest ranking 'Aircraftsmen' (AC) to the highest ranking 'Master Warrant
Officer' (MWO) in the three combatant groups, range from Rs. 4500-10,700/ month.
Along with the pay there are benefits such as free accommodation, free ration,
medical facilities, children's schooling, Insurance cover, after retirement benefits
etc.
The Technical Trades and Non - Technical Trades grouped under
3 combatant groups- Combatant 'X', Combatant 'Y' and Combatant 'Z'. The various
trades in each group are:
|
Groups
|
Combatant 'X'
|
Combatant 'Y'
|
Combatant 'Z'
|
| Technical Trade |
| |
-*-
|
| Non - Technical Trade |
| -
Ground Training Instructor -
Meteorological Assistants -
Air Field Safety Operator -
Telephonist / Radio / Telephone
Operator -
Indian Air Force Police -
Clerk General
Duties -
Equipment Assistant -
Clerk Pay Accounting -
Medical Assistants -
Mechanical Transport Drivers -
Aircraft Hands General Duties -
Catering Assistant |
|
As an airman in the Indian
Air Force, you get the opportunity to move ahead in your ranking by moving on
to specialised trades or also become an officer. Enterprising Airmen are nominated
at regular intervals for the post of officers and will be granted one of the following
Commissions Know
more details
Eligibility : The Airman cadre provides opportunities
for men with matriculate or below, 10+2 /Intermediate, graduates, Diploma holders
and postgraduates in either of the three combatant groups i.e 'X', 'Y' or 'Z'
of the Technical and the Non-technical trades. Know
more details
Test Centers : The selection tests will
be held at various Airmen Selection Centres across India. Know
more details
Admission Procedure : The advertisement inviting
applications for vacancies for the Airman cadre will appear in the leading newspapers
including 30 regional newspapers across India. The advertisements are also published
in the Employment News or the Rozgar Samachar. Know
more details
Remuneration : As an airman in the Indian
Air Force, you are assured of a stable and professionally satisfying career. Apart
from your basic emoluments, you will also be entitled to a number of perks and
benefits. Know
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