Engagement

Initial engagement - 18 years.

Re-engagement - 07 years.

Extension - Upto 50 years of age or 30 years of service whichever is earlier.

Sub Trades, Main Trades and Trade Group. The following are the Sub Trades, Main Trades and Trade Group :

Trade Groups

a.      Aircraft Engineering
b.      Electrical and Instrument Engineering
c.      General Engineering
d.      Mechanical Transport Engineering
e.      Armament Engineering
f.       Radio Engineering
g.      Ground Signalling
h.      Radar Operating
j.       Life Saving Equipment
k.      Photography
l.       Air Traffic Control
m.     Education
n.      Cypher
p.      Meteorological
q.      Medical
r.      Secretarial
s.      Supply
t.      General Service
u.      Mechanical Transport Operator
v.      Provost
w.     Catering
x.      Musician
y.      Aircrew

Rank Pattern

a.      Aircraftman 2 .................................. AC2

b.      Aircraftman 1 .................................. AC1

c.      Leading Aircraftman ......................... LAC

d.      Corporal ......................................... Cpl

e.      Sergeant ........................................ Sgt

f.      Warrant Officer ................................ WO

g.      Senior Warrant Officer ..................... SWO

h.      Master Warrant Officer ..................... MWO