Airports Authority of India (AAI) Recruitment 2026

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

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

1. Scrutiny of applications.
2. Shortlisting of eligible candidates.
3. 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

1. Download the Application Format (Annexure-I) from the official AAI website.
2. Fill in all required details carefully.
3. Attach scanned copies of all supporting documents.
4. Email the completed application to:
   • edfiu@aai.aero
   • gmfiu@aai.aero
5. 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.

Official Notification Link

https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/examdashboard_advertisement/advertisement%20AAI%20website%20CO_PILOTF.pdf