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Can an air force officer be a pilot?
One can join as an officer in the Indian Air Force by taking up Flying Branch/ Ground Duty (technical branch)/ Ground Duty (non-technical branch). A pilot in the Indian Air Force falls under Flying Branch. There are in total four ways to become a pilot in the Indian Air Force. Let’s tour them!
What is the Inhand salary of an IAF officer?
Air Force Group X Salary Structure
| Rank | Basic Pay | Air Force Group X Total Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal | Rs.25,500 | Rs.36,900 |
| Sergeant | Rs.29,200 | Rs.40,600 |
| Junior Warrant Officer | Rs.35,400 | Rs.46,800 |
| Warrant Officer | Rs.44,900 | Rs.56,300 |
Can IAF pilot become commercial pilot?
You may also become a pilot in Indian AirForce or Army Aviation Corps, if you meet the standards set by them. Read this article about how to join Indian AirForce. Yes, upon passing a few tests, a former armed forces pilot can easily become a pilot in big commercial airline companies!
What is technical branch in Indian Air Force?
The Technical Branch can be further divided into two sub branches- Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) Branch and Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) Branch. The Electronics Branch focuses more on Signals, Radar systems etc. The Mechanical Branch is more focused on Maintenance, IAF Engines, Tools, Machinery etc.
How much is technical allowance in IAF?
Pay-Scale Structure of Newly Inducted Flying Officers
| Structure Structure | |
|---|---|
| Transport Allowance | 3200 INR per month (in key metros) and 1600 INR per month (in rest of the towns and cities) |
| Flying Allowance (for flying branch officers) | 11,250 INR per month |
| Technical Allowance (for technical branch officers) | 2,500 per month |
What is it like to be an officer in Indian Air Force?
It has many tasks and responsibilities to do and they are carried by the Air Warriors working in Indian Air Force. It is a very great job to be an officer in the Indian Air Force officer. He leads an quality life and the satisfication of doing something to the country in his lifetime.
What is it like to be a technical officer in IAF?
Relatively better paid : After flying pilots, technical officers or engineers are the best paid officers in IAF. Some who become flight engineers and earn wings get paid almost at par with them. Tech officers are high on the social strata among 10 different kind of officers like Met, Admin, Accts, Logistics, etc.
What are the best things about being an Air Force pilot?
1. Life is a challenge everyday. There are sorties, night flying etc. and sometimes you even have to wake early up in the morning after a late night party. 2. You serve in the company of heroes (Picking this line from band of brothers :P, but totally applicable). 3. The rigorous training stays with you for long time. My dad can be
Is life in the IAF better than civil life?
Dwayne is in hot water for his latest comments. The big companies don’t want you to know his secrets. My dad and my grandad (both IAF pilots) are not on quora so apologies. Life is beautiful. In fact in my opinion, better than civil life.