IAF Air Man : Introduction
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 |
- Radio Fitter
- Radar Fitter
- Missile Fitter (E)
- Missile Fitter (L)
- Missile Fitter (M)
- Workshop Fitter (B)
- Workshop Fitter (C)
- Instrument Fitter
- Electrical Fitter
- Airframe Fitter
- Plant Maintenance Fitter (E)
- Plant Maintenance Fitter (M)
- Engine Fitter
- Weapon Fitter
|
- Photo Technician
- Safety Equipment Worker
- Machinist
- Mechanical Transport Technician
- Air Defence System Operator
- Radio Technician
|
-*- |
| 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.
Source : Indian Air force
Official site |
