Can a technical officer become pilot in IAF?

One can join as an officer in the Indian Air Force by taking up Flying Branch/ Ground Duty (technical branch)/ Ground Duty (non-technical branch). There are in total four ways to become a pilot in the Indian Air Force.

Can an air force officer be a pilot?

The candidates who qualify the examination will have to undergo a three years training at NDA followed by flying training at Air Force Training establishments. After completion of the training, candidates will be commissioned as ‘Permanent Commission Officers’ or can be posted as Pilots at any IAF Station.

Can airmen become flying officer?

IAF provides opportunity to airmen to become a commissioned officer in IAF through Service Entry Commission and in Indian Army through Army Cadet College Course. To recognize the service rendered by an airman, a Warrant Officer when he superannuates, is granted honorary commission on merits.

Can technical officers join special forces?

Yes, TA officers can join PARA SF.

Which is better NDA or Afcat?

Every entry has some pros and cons. Like, direct entry gathers crowds in screening test, while CDS and NDA examination provides one-night accommodation, but candidate faces mind wrecking paper in the examination. But AFCAT examination is the one, which satisfies all aspirants and is the best opportunity.

Who Gunjan Saxena?

Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena (born 1975) is an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer and former helicopter pilot. She joined the IAF in 1994 and is a 1999 Kargil War veteran….Gunjan Saxena.

Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena
Years of service	1996–2004
Rank	Flight Lieutenant
Battles/wars	Kargil War

Can Indian Air Force pilots become airline pilots?

Yes, upon passing a few tests, a former armed forces pilot can easily become a pilot in big commercial airline companies! This is an added advantage!

Do Air Force officers travel a lot?

The work is tough, the training technical, the standards stringent and the travel is plentiful, with about 60 to 120 non-consecutive travel days a year, according to Airmen now doing the four-year controlled tour.

Can Indian Air Force pilot become commercial pilot?

Yes, upon passing a few tests, a former armed forces pilot can easily become a pilot in big commercial airline companies!

Do Afcat officers get pension?

After retirement from the service, An IAF Officer is entitled to a decent pension that takes care of the needs of the family. Post-retirement insurance cover is provided to all Air Force pensioners who have rendered pensionable years of service on payment of minimal premium.

What post we get after clearing Afcat?

AFCAT Rank Structure

Level	Posts
Junior Level	Flying Officer Flight Lieutenant
Executive Level	Squadron Leader Wing Commander Group Captain
Director Level	Air Commodore Air Vice-Marshal Air Marshal
Chief	Air Chief Marshal