IGRUA Assistant Operations Officer Recruitment 2026

IGRUA is hiring 2 Assistant Operations Officers on a contractual basis at its Amethi campus in Uttar Pradesh. If you hold a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and have flying operations experience, you can apply by email only. The last date to apply is 25 July 2026. The fixed salary is Rs. 40,000 per month plus allowances, and the age limit is 35 years as on 01 July 2026.

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) Assistant Operations Officer Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has released Advertisement No. IGRUA/ADVT/22/2026 for 2 Assistant Operations Officer posts at its Fursatganj Airfield campus in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. This is a contractual appointment for 11 months, extendable based on performance and requirement. Only CPL holders with FTO flying operations experience should apply — this role suits licensed pilots looking for a ground-based operations role at India's premier flying training institute.

IGRUA describes Amethi as a peaceful, green campus with disciplined campus life, and says quarters/accommodation may be provided subject to availability. It positions this as a stable opportunity to work with India's leading pilot training institute, away from the cost and pace of a metro city.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must hold a Commercial Pilot License (CPL). Your license does not need to be current/valid.
• Experience: You need experience in Flying Operations at a Flying Training Organization (FTO) in India.
• Nationality: Only Indian nationals can apply.

Age Limit

• You should be up to 35 years old as on 01 July 2026.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a fixed salary of Rs. 40,000 per month.
• You will also get a Transport Allowance of Rs. 1,800 per month and an Aviation Allowance of Rs. 300 per month.
• Quarters/accommodation may be provided, subject to availability.

Selection Process

IGRUA will shortlist candidates based on qualifications and experience, then call them for further rounds:

1. Shortlisting: Based on your CV, qualifications and experience.
2. Written Test/Interview: Only shortlisted candidates are called. Online interviews may be conducted, with the meeting link shared on your email a day in advance.
3. Document Verification and Medical Fitness: Your appointment depends on verification of documents and a medical fitness check.

Note: Mere submission of an application does not guarantee a call for selection. Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification, and the appointment remains purely contractual with no claim to regular employment.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your CV, self-attested educational certificates (from 10th onward), and self-attested experience certificates (oldest to latest).
2. Combine all documents into a single PDF file, in that exact order.
3. Email your application to career@igrua.gov.in.
4. Mention "APPLICATION – ASSISTANT OPERATIONS OFFICER IGRUA/ADVT/22/2026" as the email subject line.
5. Applications without the required self-attested certificates will be treated as incomplete and rejected.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: 25 July 2026

• Coordinate daily flying operations schedules and briefings at the IGRUA campus
• Monitor weather conditions, NOTAMs, and airfield status before flight operations
• Liaise with instructors, air traffic control, and ground staff for smooth flight scheduling
• Maintain flight operation records, logs, and documentation as per DGCA norms
• Assist in emergency response procedures and safety compliance on the airfield
• Support the operations team in trainee aircraft dispatch and recovery
• Report operational issues and irregularities to senior operations staff