Co-Pilot (P2) - Contract, Flight Inspection Unit

About the role

The Airports Authority of India (AAI), Flight Inspection Unit at Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi, is hiring one Co-Pilot (P2) on a fixed-term contract to support its flight calibration duties. The unit operates four aircraft equipped with a fully automatic flight inspection system based on GNSS technology, capable of flight-testing ILS up to Cat-III and modern procedures such as SBAS, RNAV, RNP, LPV and ADS-B.

Required profile

• Indian national; 10+2 with physics and mathematics.
• Current valid CPL issued by DGCA with at least 500 multi-engine flying hours, and a minimum of 1000 total flying hours.
• Current FRTOL, IR endorsement, RTR (A/P/C) from the WPC, class-1 medical fitness certificate and valid ELP.
• Indian passport, or proof of application submission.
• Age up to 60 years as on 29.09.2026; re-engagement possible up to 65 years.

What we offer

• Negotiable monthly package from Rs. 2.50 lakhs, including a 50-hour flying allowance; overtime beyond 50 hours.
• Annual increment of 5% may be allowed.
• Initial currency training arranged by AAI, with a stipend of Rs. 50,000 per month during training.
• Aviation personal accident and loss-of-license insurance cover of Rs. 50 lakhs each.
• 12 days casual leave and 18 days sick leave per year; accommodation and transport on duty arranged as per entitlement.
• Contract of three years, extendable for two more years on mutual consent.

Training costs and bonds are recoverable from the candidate; gratuity, PF and medical facilities are not provided. Applications are made online via the AAI website using the annexure form, with scanned copies of licenses, endorsements, medical and ELP, by 20.10.2026, followed by a personal interview.