Candidates (only Men) who are matriculates (passed
tenth standard) or even less than tenth standard have opportunities to join
as an Airman in either Combatant Group 'Y' or Combatant Group 'Z' of the Technical
or Non- Technical trades. Depending on the Performance, they can later move
to other Combatant Groups or become an officer.
Common Eligibility Criteria for Combatant Group 'Y' or Combatant Group 'Z' of
the Technical or Non- Technical trades
Less
than tenth standard :
The
only opportunity for a candidate with education of less than the tenth standard
is as a musician in the the Air Force band, which is a part of the Non-Technical
trade under Combatant Group 'Z'. In the band, one is trained to play different
musical instruments. But the candidate has an opportunity of later moving to Combatant
Group 'X' or 'Y' or even become an officer.
Eligibility to join the Musician
Trade :
-
One
must have an elementary knowledge of Mathematics.
-
Must
be able to read and write English.
-
Must
be proficient in playing at least one of the following instruments:
Trumpet, Bass, Violin, Saxophone, Clarinet, Euphonium, Jazz Drum, Picolo, Bass
Trombone or Key Board.
Matriculate
(Tenth Standard):
Candidates
who have passed tenth standard, can join the Technical or Non-Technical Trades
under Combatant Group 'Y'. Besides the common eligibility criteria, each
trade has their criteria of the educational qualification.
Technical
Trades
As an airman under the Technical Trades, you would be involved
in the production and testing of aircraft and flying related equipment. You would
be directly or indirectly responsible for the maintenance and overhaul of armament
and ground equipment.
Educational Qualification
Non-Technical
Trades
As an airman in the non-technical trades, you would assist and
support officers in the Air Force. You should fulfill the following requirements
to apply for the post of airman in the Non-Technical Trades:
Educational
Qualification
Mechanical
Transport Driver
This trade comes under the category of Non-Technical
Trades. However, the selection criteria is slightly different from that of other
Non-Technical Trades under Combatant Group 'Y'.
