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Those
who want to reach for the sky Join the IAF ....
Are
you in search of an exciting and immensely satisfying
career - a challenge? You are young and bright,
just out of school or college and raring to go ahead.
You need a challenge to bring the best out of yourself.
Your search for a challenge ends right here - Join
the Indian Air Force. It is one of the major air arms
in the world which offers an extraordinary range of
exciting career opportunities, with a chance to travel
widely, meet new people and enjoy the camaraderie
that is so unique to this service. All this, in addition
to a status equal to the best Class I Civil Services.
Why
a Glorious Career? - IAF OFFERS
An
opportunity to travel at speed grater than that of
sound. A chance to be at the controls of highly sophisticated
flying
machines like MiG, Jaguar, Mirage 2000 and SU-30.
The good fortune to defined the country from aggressors;
to stem the advance of an attacking army; to defend
the skies of the nation from forays by enemy aircraft
and to strike at the very root of the enemy's war
machine.
An
opportunity to work on some of the most sophisticated
aircraft and equipment. Be a part of a team of highly
skilled engineering staff striving to maintain a high
level of operational readiness. It is not only the
airworthiness of the aircraft fleet, but also the
very effectiveness of the aircraft as a weapon that
you have to ensure. This is an important job worthy
of the very best intellect.
The
opportunity of forming a part of the infrastructure
of highly trained and qualified manpower engaged in
 administration
of men and material, construction/maintenance of the
runways and accommodation, controlling movement of
aircraft, procurement and provisioning of equipment,
rations, clothing etc, financial planning and unraveling
the mysteries of weather for the purpose of safe aviation.and
many more.
| Role
of Ground Duty Branch Officers |
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A ground duty branch officer is required to
perform a variety of duties like:
General administration.
Construction and maintenance of runway and accommodation.
Controlling the movement of aircraft.
Procurement and provisioning of equipment, ration
and clothing etc.
Disbursement of pay and allowances, financial
planning.
Creating educational facilities for betterment
of career prospects of personnel.
Unraveling the mysteries of weather for safe
aviation.
In
a nutshell, the Ground Duty Officer is a very
important element in the environs of the Air Force,
without whom the Air Force would be incomplete.
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| Flying
Branch |
If you have ever imagined traveling at speeds
greater than that of sound, IAF offers you an
opportunity to do just that in one of it's highly
sophisticated flying machines like the MiG-23,
MiG-25, MiG 27, MiG-29, Mirage -2000, Jaguar or
the Su-30. For those who are keen to fly transport
aircraft, IAF gives you the best in the form of
IL-76, and AN-32, and in times to come, even more
sophisticated and futuristic transport aircraft.
IAF also offers an exciting career as a Helicopter
pilot. Some of the latest IAF Helicopter are MI-17,
Mi-26 and MI-35. In theses helicopters, you not
only get the excitement of flying over tree tops,
landing in small remote areas unexplored so far,
but also engage in war by way of flying gun-ship
helicopters in close support of the army, evacuation
of causalities, Para-dropping troops in forward
posts and lifting relief supplies duringa natural
calamities.
A Flying Branch officer, after being commissioned
in the rank of flying officer, starts flying as
a Squadron pilot. With experience and seniority,
the role and responsibilities also increase, whereby
one may become a Flying instructor, a Flight Commander
or Commanding Officer of a Squadron/ Station.
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| Technical
Branch |
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Aeronautical Engineering Branch
IAF
today holds some of the most sophisticated aircraft
and equipment on its inventory. This complex
and most advanced technological holding requries
skilled engineering staff to maintain them at
highest level of operational readiness.
The Engineering Officer is required to deal
not only with aircraft, but also its Weapons
System, Communication  System
and other support systems. The Engineers maintain
one of the most sophisticated electronic networks,
which is necessary to keep the IAF in peak operational
readiness. As an Engineering Officer, one is
also required to possess managerial skills of
a very high order to muster resources in respect
of the entire technical facilities of IAF right
from ground to air.
An Engineer enters the Air Forces in the rank
of a Flying Officer and is directly involved
with engineering activities. As one grows in
service and gains experience, one is entrusted
with additional responsibility of supervision
and training the juniors. The IAF plans your
career accordingly by offering you various courses
and high ring qualifications in India and abroad
so that you are able to fulfill your aspirations
as the best in the field.
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| Ground
Duty Branches |
Indian Air Force - the guardians of the nation's
skies - is a multifaceted service. In addition
to sophisticated air craft
and weapons, the service has an infrastructure
of highly trained and qualified manpower that
are all equally responsible to keep the machines
g\flying. The Officers from Administrative, Logistics,
Accounts, Education and Meteorology branches have
a crucial role to play in the overall success
of the organisation.
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| Pay
Scale |
| Flying
Officer: |
Rs.
8250-300-10050 |
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Flight Lieutenants: |
9600-300-11400 |
| Squadron
Leader: |
Rs
11600-450-17350 |
| Wing
Commander: |
Rs
13500-400-17100 |
| Group
Captain: |
Rs.
15100-450-17350 |
| Air
Commodore: |
Rs
16700-450-18050 |
| Air
Vice Marshal: |
Rs.
18400-500-22400 |
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Air Marshal: |
Rs.
22400-525-24500 |
| Air
Marshal (AOC-in-Cs & VCAS): |
Rs.
26000 (fixed) |
| Chief
of the Air Staff: |
Rs.
30000 (fixed) |
| Rank
Pay: Flt Lt to Air Cmde: |
Rs.
400 to 2400 |
Allowances:
Dearness & Compensatory Allowances, Kit
Maintenance Allowance, Special Allowance,
a) Flying Pay b) Technical Pay c) Special
Pay for Test Pilots.
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| Perks
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As
an officer of the IAF you enjoy a number of
perks and privileges which are not easily available
in civil life.
Leave benefit & Travel Concession for officer
and their families.
Facility for Car Loan and other loans from Air
Force Group Insurance Scheme.
Furnished accommodation at confessional rates
according to rank and marital status.
Free medical treatment in service hospitals
for Officers and their families.
Free Ration
Concession in tuition fee and school transport.
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| Privileges |
Exclusive Social Life:
The IAF has a very satisfying and full social
life. Welfare organisation like air Force Wives'
Welfare association (AFWWA) and institutions like
Officers' Mess meet the need of social  interaction
and social activities of the family. The officer's'
Mess, with its various facilities, offers an exclusive
avenue for entertainment. Besides this most Air
Force Stations offer you an immediate membership
of the local club for the duration of your stay
in that particular place.
Adventure:
The IAF gives full opportunities to those seeking
that extra thrill and adventure in life. It has
an exclusive adventure sports cell, which helps
you get all the zing and thrill that you seek.
There are exclusive opportunities for : - Mountaineering,
River Rafting, Skiing, Trekking, Gliding, Para
Sailing, Para Jumping, Car Rallying, Sky Diving,
Hang Gliding and many more.
Sports:
The IAF conducts regular sports activities and
encourages sportspersons to excel. Some of its
sports activities are: Athletics, Cricket, Hockey,
Tennis, Football, Squash, Handball, Aquatics,
Volleyball, Gymnastics, Basketball, Badminton,
Boxing, Shooting and many more.
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| Selection
Schedule |
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Branch
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Type of Entry
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Type
of Commission
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Advertisements
Itinerary
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| Flying |
| NDA |
PC |
Apr/Nov by UPSC |
| CDSE |
PC |
Apr/Nov
by UPSC |
| NCC
Special Entry |
PC |
30
Jun & 30 Dec Lat date tp apply through OC
Unit & DG NCC |
| Short
Service Commission (Tpt & Helicopter) |
SSC-Women |
Jan/Jul |
| Technical
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| Direct
Entry Scheme |
PC
& SSC - Men SSC-Women |
Jan/Jul
Jul |
| University
Entry |
PC
& SSC -Men |
Jan |
| Ground
Duties |
| Administrative |
PC-
Men |
- |
| Accounts |
SSC-
Women |
Jan/Jul |
| Logistics |
- |
- |
| Meteorology |
- |
- |
| Education |
- |
- |
| SSC
for Admin |
| Fifgter/Air
traffic |
SSC-
Men |
Mar |
| Controller |
Women |
- |
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Contact
IAF in Thane:
Chief Operational Officer
Air Force Station, Thane.
Tel: 534 22 09 |
Contact
IAF in Mumbai
for additional information:
Squadron Leader M.M. Sinha
Kama Adhikari,
6, Vayu Sainik Chayan Kendra,
Vayu Sena Station, Cotton Green,
Mumbai - 33
Tel: 371 49 82 Extn: 251 |
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