AAI invites applications for the post of Consultants
No of post: 20
Advertisement No. 04/2025/CHQ Engagement of Consultants in Airports Authority of India in CNS Directorate on Contract basis for a period of One Year (pdf)
AAI is inviting applications from eligible candidates for a total of 20 Numbers of Consultants in Communication Navigation Surveillance (CNS) Directorate, AAI at various Airports PAN India on Contract basis for a period of One Year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Retired PSU employee from E-7/E-6 level and equivalent from Central Govt./ State Govt./ Defence/ Paramilitary Forces/ Employees of reputed Organizations having minimum 10 years of experience in Operation & Maintenance of Communication, Navigation, Surveillance & Air Traffic Automation Systems/Facilities at Airports/Field Stations.
- Before engaging as consultant, one-month cooling period is essential after superannuation.
- Such candidate, who as a consultant have already completed 05 years cumulative period in AAI on contract basis, will not be eligible to apply for further engagement as Consultant in AAI.
Age Limit
Maximum 65 years as on 02.04.2025 i.e. last date for submission of application.
Job Profile/Charter of duties to be assigned
- Various coordination work with different directorate like CIVIL, Electrical, Operation, ATC, OEM/Vendors, airline operators and Media service provider etc., on day to day basis to adhere the timeline.
- To assist in laying cables, operation & maintenance of ancillary CNS equipment &UPS etc.
- To assist in ANS related to Air Navigation Services related works in Air Traffic Services Complex/ Technical Building.
Important Dates
Opening date for submission of applications: 19.03.2025
Last date for submission of application: 09.05.2025 (amendment)
Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated fixed monthly remuneration of Rs.75,000/- (Rupees seventy-five thousand only) all-inclusive
Selection Process
- Application in the prescribed format (Annexed to this Advertisement) along with self-attested copies of all necessary supporting documents [in support of Age (10th Certificate/Passport), Educational Qualifications and Work Experience] to be sent on email ID: chqrectt@aai.aero on or before the closing date, i.e., 02.04.2025. (Application through any other mode will NOT be accepted) Note for strict compliance: Duly Filled-in Application + self-attested Supporting Documents to be combined and attached in single PDF file (size not exceeding 5 MB).
- Only those candidates who fulfil the above eligibility criteria may apply for the above. It may also be noted that only shortlisted Applicants will be called for application verification and interview and selection will be based upon merit ranking of the interview. Schedule for the same will be published under the above-mentioned Advertisement Number on AAI website www.aai.aero Note: No TA / DA will be paid for attending the Application Verification / Interview.
- Vigilance / Disciplinary / Criminal Cases: (i) Applicants retired from their respective departments as mentioned above in Eligibility Criteria, should be clear from Vigilance / Disciplinary angle at the time of retirement. (ii) There should be no criminal case pending against the Applicant (The same shall be selfcertified by the Applicant)
Other Terms and Conditions of Engagement
- Period of Engagement: Engagement of Consultant will be for a period of one (01) year.
- Tax Deduction at Source (TDS): The Income tax or any other tax liable to be deducted, as per the prevailing rules will be deducted at source before effecting the payment, for which the department will issue TDS Certificate. Service TAX/GST as applicable shall be payable extra at the prevalent rates.
- Allowances: Consultant shall not be entitled for any allowances such as Dearness Allowances (DA), Residential Telephone, Transport Facility, Personal Staff, Residential Accommodation, Medical Reimbursement, etc.
- TA/DA: (i) No TA/DA shall be admissible for joining the assignment or on its completion or during the period of engagement process like at the time of interview. (ii) However, Consultant will be allowed TA/DA for their travel inside the country in connection with the official work after approval of Competent Authority. (iii) For Individual Consultants other than Retired Government / PSU Officials, their entitlement for TA/DA will be decided on case-to-case basis after approval of Competent Authority.
- Attendance & Leave: (i) Consultants will be required to mark their Biometric / Manual Attendance daily at the place of reporting in line with AAI Employees’ Attendance System at the place of engagement. (ii) Consultants shall be eligible for 12 days leave in a calendar year on pro-rata basis. (iii) Therefore, a consultant shall not draw any remuneration in case of his / her absence beyond 12 days in a year (calculated on pro-rata basis). (iv) Un-availed leave in a calendar year cannot be carried forward to next calendar year or encashed at the end of the tenure. (v) In case of absence from duty other than holiday and permissible leaves, proportionate payment would be deducted from the consultancy fee, i.e., monthly remuneration. (vi) AAI will be free to terminate the services in case consultant remains absent for more than 15 days beyond the entitled leave in a calendar year.
- Termination of Agreement: AAI can terminate the agreement on the following grounds: (i) In case the information furnished by the applicant is found to be false at any stage the same will invite disqualified and or action as deemed appropriate by AAI whose decision shall be final and binding. (ii) The consultant is unable to address the assigned tasks. (iii) Quality of the assigned works is not to the satisfaction of the department. (iv) The consultant fails in timely achievement of milestones as decided by AAI. (v) The consultant is found lacking in honesty and integrity. (vi) The services of the consultant are liable to be terminated at any time by giving one-month notice or remuneration / fees in lieu of notice period and the decision of AAI Management will be final in this regard.
Engagement of Consultants (Land Management) in Airports Authority of India for a period of One Year on Contract basis.
Advertisement No. 03/2025/CHQ (pdf)
AAI is inviting applications from the Retired-AAI officials for the post of Consultant (Land Management).
Eligibility Criteria
- The Officers retired from the services of Airports Authority of India (AAI) as DGM/Jt. GM (E-6/E-7 level), who have worked either in Land Management/ Cargo / Civil Engg. / Commercial / Law / Finance Directorates with minimum experience of 10 years.
- Before engaging as consultant, one-month cooling period is essential after superannuation.
- Such candidate, who as a consultant have already completed 05 years cumulative period in AAI on contract basis, will not be eligible to apply for further engagement as Consultant in AAI.
Job Profile/Charter of duties to be assigned
- Knowledge of Land Management i.e. dealing with case of allotment of land on lease and license basis for different activities as approved and as per policies of AAI.
- Monitoring and Coordination with Regions and Airports and Civil Enclaves for Mutation of Land, updation of land records as well as acquisition of land for development and expansion of airports.
- To advise the Lease Management Team deployed at CHQ for maintaining the proper record and realization of revenue.
- To submit the pending/unresolved cases of land lease/licence along with case history and progress made so far on those cases to get it settled through Settlement Advisory Committee (SAC).
- Preparation and correction of draft reply/Legal Notices received by AAI pertaining to land management.
- Preparation/Finalization of Land Manual so that the same can be shared with all regions and airports for taking action as per procedure/ guidelines contained therein. This is also the prime requirement as per Audit Observations/Para which is still maintained.
- Preparation and Revision of land related policies as per Govt. directives/ other requirements.
- Revision of Land Rentals on regular intervals for enhancing the revenue of AAI to match with the land value and other aspects.
- To monitor the task of Digitization & Survey of Land records on PAN India basis.
- To assist in preparation of replies to Audit Paras, RTI, VIP References, Ministerial References.
- To assist in preparation in Board Agenda to be submitted to AAI Board for approval on various land lease & other proposals.
- To deal with the Land matters related to PPP Airports, JV Airports for resolving the land issues.
- To coordinate with other departments/airports/regions of AAI and Revenue Departments for the getting the needful done as required.
- To visit regions and airports for resolving the land related matters as and when required.
Important Dates
Opening date for submission of applications through email (chqrectt@aai.aero): 19.03.2025
Last date for submission of application: 09.05.2025 (amendment)
Other Terms and Conditions of Engagement:
- Period of Engagement: Engagement of Consultant will be for a period of one (01) year only.
- Tax Deduction at Source (TDS): The Income tax or any other tax liable to be deducted, as per the prevailing rules will be deducted at source before effecting the payment, for which the department will issue TDS Certificate. Service TAX/GST as applicable shall be payable extra at the prevalent rates.
- Allowances: Consultant shall not be entitled for any allowances such as Dearness Allowances (DA), Residential Telephone, Transport Facility, Personal Staff, Residential Accommodation, Medical Reimbursement, etc.
- TA/DA: (i) No TA/DA shall be admissible for joining the assignment or on its completion or during the period of engagement process like at the time of interview. (ii) However, Consultant will be allowed TA/DA for their travel inside the country in connection with the official work after approval of Competent Authority. (iii) For Individual Consultants other than Retired Government / PSU Officials, their entitlement for TA/DA will be decided on case-to-case basis after approval of Competent Authority.
- Attendance & Leave: (i) Consultants will be required to mark their Biometric / Manual Attendance daily at the place of reporting in line with AAI Employees’ Attendance System at the place of engagement. (ii) Consultants shall be eligible for 12 days leave in a calendar year on pro-rata basis. (iii) Therefore, a consultant shall not draw any remuneration in case of his / her absence beyond 12 days in a year (calculated on pro-rata basis). (iv) Un-availed leave in a calendar year cannot be carried forward to next calendar year or encashed at the end of the tenure. (v) In case of absence from duty other than holiday and permissible leaves, proportionate payment would be deducted from the consultancy fee, i.e., monthly remuneration. (vi) AAI will be free to terminate the services in case consultant remains absent for more than 15 days beyond the entitled leave in a calendar year.
- Termination of Agreement: AAI can terminate the agreement on the following grounds: (i) In case the information furnished by the applicant is found to be false at any stage the same will invite disqualified and or action as deemed appropriate by AAI whose decision shall be final and binding. (ii) The consultant is unable to address the assigned tasks. (iii) Quality of the assigned works is not to the satisfaction of the department. (iv) The consultant fails in timely achievement of milestones as decided by AAI. (v) The consultant is found lacking in honesty and integrity. (vi) The services of the consultant are liable to be terminated at any time by giving one-month notice or remuneration / fees in lieu of notice period and the decision of AAI Management will be final in this regard.
NOTIFICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF MEDICAL CONSULTANT [NON SPECIALIST DOCTOR] ON CONTRACT BASIS AT AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA, REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS, WESTERN REGION, MUMBAI (PDF).
Engagement of Consultant in Land Department for Kolkata/Patna/Raipur Airport under Eastern Region (PDF)
Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters (Eastern Region) desires to engage Retired Deputy Collector or Retired Tehsildar Level Officers as Land Consultant at Kolkata,Patna & Raipur Airport under Eastern Region, purely on contract basis. The Consultant will be engaged for a period of 3 Months, to complete the Mutation of Land pertains to Airports Authority of India (AAI) at the concerned Airport.
Remuneration
Rs. 1.5 Lakhs per Month for Retd. Deputy Collector and Rs. 1.2 Lakhs per Month for Retd. Tehsildar for the Metro Cities. Rs. 1.00 Lakh per Month for Retd. Deputy Collector and Rs. 80,000/- per Month for Retd. Tehsildar for the Non-Metro Cities.
The Income Tax or any other tax liable to be deducted, as per the prevailing rules will be deducted at source before effecting the payment, for which the Department will issue TDS Certificate.
Period of Engagement
Initially Consultant will be engaged for 3 months. If the work is found satisfactory on review by AAI and if more time is required for completion of the work, AAI may extend the contract for further period of 3 months. The work is to be completed within a period of six months from the date of appointment.
Attendance & Leave
- Consultants will be required to mark their biometric / manual attendance daily at the place of reporting in line with AAI employee’s attendance system at the place of engagement.
- Consultants shall be eligible for 3 days leave for 3 months period on pro-rata basis.
- Therefore, a consultant shall not draw any remuneration in case of his / her absence beyond 3 days for 3 months (calculated on pro-rata basis).
- Unavailed leave cannot be carried forward to next period or encashed at the end of the tenure.
- In case of absence from duty other than holiday and permissible leaves, proportionate payment would be deducted from the consultancy fees.
- AAI will be at the liberty to terminate the services in case of non-performance / unsatisfactory services besides remaining absent for more than 3 days unauthorizedly.
Latest Job Vacancies and Results at Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Established in April 1995 through the merger of the International Airports Authority of India and the National Airports Authority, AAI is a statutory body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. The organization is mandated with the development, modernization, and management of airports throughout India.
Airports Authority of India (AAI)currently manages over 130 airports across the country, including international airports, domestic airports, civil enclaves, and cargo facilities. Its primary responsibilities include:
- Airport infrastructure development and modernization
- Air traffic management services
- Communications, navigation, and surveillance systems
- Airport security and safety operations
- Commercial development of airport spaces
- Passenger facilitation services
Career Opportunities at AAI
AAI offers a wide spectrum of job opportunities for candidates with diverse educational backgrounds and skill sets. Here are the major categories of employment available:
Technical Positions
- Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs): Responsible for managing aircraft movements, ensuring safe separation between flights, and coordinating takeoffs and landings.
- Electronics/Communication Engineers: Involved in the installation and maintenance of critical navigation aids, radar systems, and communication equipment.
- Civil Engineers: Oversee the construction, renovation, and maintenance of runways, terminals, and other airport infrastructure.
- Electrical Engineers: Manage power distribution systems, lighting, and electrical infrastructure at airports.
- Information Technology Professionals: Maintain airport management systems, network infrastructure, and develop specialized software solutions.
Non-Technical Positions
- Management Trainees: Entry-level positions for graduates pursuing administrative roles across various departments.
- Finance and Accounts: Professionals handling budgeting, financial planning, and accounting functions.
- Human Resources: Personnel responsible for recruitment, training, employee welfare, and organizational development.
- Commercial and Marketing: Professionals managing commercial spaces, airline relationships, and revenue generation activities.
- Legal Officers: Handling legal affairs, contracts, and compliance matters for the organization.
- Airport Operations: Staff managing day-to-day airport functions and passenger services.
Recruitment Process
AAI typically conducts recruitment through:
- Direct Recruitment: Advertised through employment notifications on the official AAI website and national newspapers.
- Graduate Apprentice Program: Providing hands-on training opportunities for fresh graduates.
- Campus Placements: Recruitment drives at premier technical and management institutions.
The selection process generally involves:
- Written examinations
- Technical assessments
- Personal interviews
- Medical fitness tests
Eligibility Criteria
The general eligibility requirements vary by position but typically include:
- Educational qualifications ranging from diploma to post-graduation in relevant disciplines
- Age limits as specified for different positions
- Medical fitness as per aviation standards
- Technical certifications for specialized roles
Visit this link to view latest job openings and vacancies at Airports Authority of India (AAI).
https://aai.aero/en/careers/recruitment
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