As an airman in the Indian Air Force, you are assured
of a stable and professionally satisfying career. Apart from your basic emoluments,
you will also be entitled to a number of perks and benefits. And as you grow
in rank and stature, you get many growth opportunities your way, including the
possibility to become an Officer.
Even before you are appointed as an Aircraftsman, you start earning. During
your training period, you get a monthly stipend of Rs. 2850 if you join Combatant
Group X or Y and Rs. 2650 if you join Combatant Group Z. After you complete
your training, you are entitled to the full basic pay and allowances. And
you also receive the difference between the stipend and minimum basic pay,
for the training period, after you join the duty.
Perks
And Benefits
As an airman, you and your family are entitled to a large
number of perks and benefits that ensure quality of life for our people. The benefits
include, free accommodation for you and your family, Medical facilities including
specialist services, free ration and clothing, attractive life insurance cover
up to Rs 5 lakhs, on a nominal subscription which also includes easy loans, Children's
education and also included a variety of recreational activities, which can be
used by all airmen and their families.
Eligible
airmen can apply for selection as Officers Flying (Pilot) Branch within the age
group of 19 to 20 years. Opportunities are also available for serving airmen for
selection to the officer's rank in the Ground Duty Branches (other than Medical
Branch) as per the rules.
After
retirement, the airman is entitled to pension, medical insurance conver and gratuity,
apart from canteen facilities. In addition, the air force allows relaxation in
age and reservation in government services as an ex-serviceman.
Your pay and perks are divided according
to your rank and the Combatant Group you are selected for. The following table
displays the emoluments that each rank is entitled to.
|
Rank
|
Gross Pay at the Minimum of the Scale
|
|
|
Combatant Group X
|
Combatant Group Y
|
Combatant Group Z
|
Master Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer
Junior Warrant Officer
Sergeant
Corporal
Leading Aircraftsman
Aircraftsman
|
10,768
9839
8437
7336
6121
5942
5441
|
9839
9624
8223
6364
5763
5406
4834
|
9624
9009
7622
5584
4762
4590
4548
|
|
