AAI Co-Pilot Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the Co-Pilot (P2) Beechcraft B350/B360 Recruitment 2026 for 02 vacancies on a contract basis. The selected candidates will join the Flight Inspection Unit (FIU) at Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi for flight calibration of CNS facilities across India. Interested candidates with the required qualifications, including a valid CPL and a minimum of 500 multi-engine flying hours, can apply online via email by 11th February 2026.

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AAI Co-Pilot (P2) 2026 Vacancy Details

The Airports Authority of India, Flight Inspection Unit (FIU) at Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi, invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for the following position on contract basis:

AAI FIU operates four aircraft (Dornier Do-228, SKA B-350, SKA B-360) equipped with Fully Automatic Flight Inspection System (AFIS) for flight calibration services of CNS facilities such as ILS (up to Cat-III), VOR, DME, NDB, VGSI, RADAR, GBAS/RNAV/RNP/LPV procedures, ADS-B etc.

Eligibility Criteria for AAI Co-Pilot (P2) 2026

1. Educational Qualification & License Requirements

• 10+2 (with Physics & Mathematics) from a recognized board/university.
• Current valid CPL issued by DGCA, India with:
  • Minimum of 500 flying hours on multi-engine.
  • Minimum of 1000 total flying hours.
• Current FRTOL issued by DGCA, India.
• Current IR Endorsement.
• Current RTR (A) or RTR (P) or RTR (C) issued by WPC, Ministry of Communication, India.
• Current Class-1 medical fitness certificate issued by DGCA, India.
• Valid English Language Proficiency (ELP).
• Candidates should be in possession of an Indian current passport; if not available, proof of submission of passport application must be attached.

2. Age Limit

• Maximum age for engagement of Co-Pilot: up to 60 years, as per DGCA India rules (age calculated as on 01/02/2026).
• Co-Pilot can be re-engaged up to maximum age of 65 years, subject to license currency and fulfillment of DGCA requirements.

3. Other Eligibility Conditions

• Data provided in the application must be discrete and supported by self-certified documents/certificates.
• Candidates employed in Government/Semi Government/Public Sector Undertakings must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of interview.

Selection Process for AAI Co-Pilot (P2) 2026

The selection process includes:

• Scrutiny of applications and supporting documents submitted by email.
• Shortlisting of eligible candidates based on laid down qualification and experience criteria.
• Intimation to shortlisted candidates via email regarding personal interview schedule (venue, date and time).
• Personal interview of shortlisted candidates at the stipulated venue, as intimated by AAI FIU.

The shortlisted candidates will be considered for engagement on fixed term contract basis. Candidature is purely provisional and liable to rejection at any stage if eligibility criteria or document authenticity is not satisfied. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.

Application Fee for AAI Co-Pilot (P2) 2026

• The advertisement does not mention any application fee for Co-Pilot (P2) recruitment.

How to Apply for AAI Co-Pilot (P2) Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply for AAI Co-Pilot (P2) Beechcraft B350/B360 2026 by following these steps:

1. Download the application format (Annexure-I) from the AAI website as given in the advertisement.
2. Fill the application form carefully with all required details including personal information, qualifications, license details, flying hours and experience.
3. Paste a recent color passport size photograph in the designated space.
4. Attach colored scanned copies of all supporting documents, including:
   • Proof of date of birth and educational qualifications.
   • Licenses/Endorsements and updated flying logbook.
   • Current Class-1 Medical Fitness Certificate issued by DGCA, India.
   • Current valid ATPL/CPL issued by DGCA, India.
   • Current FRTOL issued by DGCA, India.
   • IR Endorsement.
   • Current RTR (A) or RTR (P) or RTR (C) issued by WPC, Ministry of Communication, India.
   • Valid ELP.
   • Valid Passport, or proof of application if passport not yet issued.
5. Submit the duly filled application along with colored scanned copies of all supporting documents by email to:
   • [email protected]
   • [email protected]
6. Ensure that the complete application is submitted on or before 11/02/2026. Incomplete, ambiguous or late applications are liable to be rejected.
7. For queries, candidates may write to [email protected] or [email protected].

Important Dates for AAI Co-Pilot (P2) 2026

Instructions & Terms for AAI Co-Pilot (P2) 2026

• Contract period is 3 years, extendable for another 2 years (year-on-year basis) subject to satisfactory performance and mutual consent.
• Annual increment of 5% may be allowed on the negotiable monthly package.
• During training period, stipend of Rs. 50,000 per month will be paid; full remuneration starts from commencement of supervisor line flying (SLF).
• Aviation Personal Accident (PA) / Loss of License (LOL) insurance premium will be borne by AAI as per guidelines, with current cover of Rs. 50 lakhs each.
• Co-Pilot must make himself/herself available for license and medical renewals, IR/PPC and simulator checks as scheduled; failure makes the pilot ineligible to draw contracted amount on pro rata basis until currency is restored.
• AAI will arrange hotel accommodation and transportation at outstations during calibration duties as per entitlement of Joint General Manager, AAI; accommodation at base station (Delhi) is to be arranged by the Co-Pilot.
• Co-Pilot will be eligible for 12 days casual leave and 18 days sick leave in a calendar year; un-availed leave cannot be carried forward or encashed and excess leave attracts pro rata deduction.
• No Gratuity, CPF or medical facility will be provided by AAI to Co-Pilot or dependents.
• Contract can be terminated by either side by giving 6 months’ notice; AAI can also terminate if Co-Pilot remains absent continuously for more than 15 days beyond entitled leave.
• During contract, Co-Pilot must make himself/herself available for AAI calibration duties and related jobs and cannot engage elsewhere without approval of Executive Director (FIU) for license currency or additional flying hours.

Salary/Stipend & Training for AAI Co-Pilot (P2) 2026

• Monthly Package: Negotiable, starting from Rs. 2.50 lakhs per month, including assured flying allowance of 50 hours; overtime flying allowance for hours beyond 50 per month as per guidelines.
• Annual Increment: 5% on negotiable monthly package, subject to AAI policy.
• Training & Bonds (Initial Currency / Non-rated Pilots):
  • Initial currency training on type and associated expenditure arranged by AAI, subject to execution of a 3-year bond; costs recovered on reducing basis @ Rs. 1 lakh per month.
  • Non-rated co-pilots on type, if selected, will undergo DGCA-approved training arranged by AAI against suitable bank security and must execute a 3-year bond. If training is not successfully completed, repeat training at own cost is required; otherwise AAI recovers expenses from bank security.
  • Training & associated TA/DA expenses recovered @ Rs. 1.5 lakhs per month after attaining initial currency.
  • For IR/PPC simulator training, co-pilot must execute a bond to serve AAI for minimum 1 year from completion of simulator training; fees/charges paid by AAI against bank guarantee/postdated cheque.
  • Stipend during training: Rs. 50,000 per month; full remuneration from start of SLF.
• Sustenance Allowance: 50% of monthly hiring charges will be paid during suspension period on pro rata basis; in case of adverse outcome, this allowance must be returned by the co-pilot.

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