Airports Authority of India (AAI) Recruitment 2026 – Co-Pilot (P2) on Contract Basis
Organization: Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise under the Government of India, responsible for creation, upgradation, maintenance, and management of civil aviation infrastructure across India.
Organization & Department Details
- Organization Name: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Department / Unit: Flight Inspection Unit (FIU)
- Office Address: Flight Inspection Unit, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi – 110003, India
Post Details
| Post Name | Aircraft Type | Number of Posts | Employment Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Pilot (P2) | Beechcraft B350 / B360 | 02 | Contract Basis |
Job Location
- City: New Delhi
- State: Delhi
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 110003
- Street Address: Safdarjung Airport, Flight Inspection Unit, New Delhi
Contract Period
The engagement will be initially for a period of three (3) years, which may be extended further up to two (2) additional years on a year-to-year basis, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual consent between the co-pilot and Airports Authority of India.
Remuneration & Salary Structure
- Monthly Remuneration: Negotiable monthly package starting from ₹2.50 Lakhs as per industry standards.
- The package includes an assured flying allowance of 50 flying hours per month.
- Any flying beyond 50 hours in a month will be paid as overtime flying allowance as per prevailing AAI guidelines.
- Applicable GST on remuneration will be borne by Airports Authority of India.
- Annual Increment: An annual increment of 5% may be granted on the negotiated monthly package.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics from a recognized Board or University.
Technical Qualification / License Requirements
- Current valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) issued by DGCA, India, with a minimum of 500 flying hours on multi-engine aircraft.
- Minimum of 1000 total flying hours is mandatory.
- Current valid Flight Radio Telephony Operator License (FRTOL) issued by DGCA, India.
- Current Instrument Rating (IR) endorsement.
- Current RTR (A) or RTR (P) or RTR (C) license issued by WPC, Ministry of Communication, Government of India.
- Current Class-I Medical Fitness Certificate issued by DGCA, India.
- Valid English Language Proficiency (ELP).
- Valid Indian Passport. If not available, proof of application for passport must be attached.
Age Limit
- Maximum age limit for engagement as Co-Pilot: 60 years.
- Re-engagement possible up to 65 years, subject to currency of license and fulfillment of DGCA requirements.
- Age will be calculated as on 01 February 2026.
Reservation Details
No category-wise reservation details are specified in the notification. The engagement is purely on a contractual basis.
Application Fees
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Training, Bond & Stipend Details
- Initial currency training on aircraft type will be arranged by AAI.
- Selected co-pilots are required to execute a bond for three (3) years.
- Training expenditure will be recovered on a reducing basis at ₹1,00,000 per month.
- Non-rated pilots will undergo DGCA-approved training, arranged by AAI against bank security.
- Training and associated TA/DA expenses may be recovered at ₹1.5 Lakhs per month after attaining initial currency.
- Stipend during training: ₹50,000 per month until commencement of Supervisor Line Flying (SLF).
Insurance & License Renewal
- Aviation Personal Accident (PA) and Loss of License (LOL) insurance premium will be borne by AAI.
- Current insurance cover is ₹50 Lakhs.
- License, IR, PPC, and Medical renewals will be coordinated by the Operations Department of FIU.
- Failure to maintain license currency may result in pro-rata deduction of contracted remuneration.
Leave & Other Facilities
- Casual Leave: 12 days per calendar year.
- Sick Leave: 18 days per calendar year.
- Unused leave cannot be carried forward or encashed.
- No Gratuity, Provident Fund, or Medical Facilities are provided.
Termination of Contract
- Contract may be terminated by either party with six months’ notice.
- AAI may terminate the contract if the co-pilot remains absent for more than 15 days beyond entitled leave.
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications.
- Shortlisting of eligible candidates.
- Personal Interview.
Candidates working in Government, Semi-Government, or Public Sector Undertakings must produce a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
How to Apply
- Download the Application Format (Annexure-I) from the official AAI website.
- Fill in all required details carefully.
- Attach scanned copies of all supporting documents.
- Email the completed application to:
- edfiu@aai.aero
- gmfiu@aai.aero
- Ensure the application is submitted on or before 11 February 2026.
Incomplete, ambiguous, or late applications will be rejected without any correspondence.
Helpline / Contact Information
- Email: edfiu@aai.aero
- Email: gmfiu@aai.aero
Official Website
https://www.aai.aero
Important Notes & Disclaimers
- The engagement is purely provisional and subject to verification of eligibility.
- AAI reserves the right to modify the number of posts, conditions, or schedule.
- Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
- All disputes shall be subject to arbitration under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
- Courts at New Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
