Soar to New Heights: Pawan Hans Recruitment 2025 for 34+ Vacancies (Trainee Technicians & Other Roles)

India’s premier helicopter service provider, Pawan Hans Limited (PHL), has launched significant recruitment drives for 2025, including 34 critical vacancies for Trainee Technicians and additional opportunities for engineering and aviation professionals. As a Mini Ratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Pawan Hans offers rewarding careers in India’s dynamic aviation sector. Here’s your comprehensive guide to these opportunities:

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🔍 Key Recruitment Drives

34 Trainee Technicians (Contractual Basis)
- Deadline: 14 September 2024
- Stipend: ₹16,500/month (all-inclusive)
- Vacancies:
  - 24 for B1 (A&C/Mechanical)
  - 10 for B2 (Avionics)
33 Other Positions (Permanent Roles)
- Deadline: 21 July 2025
- Posts: Graduate Engineer Trainee (20), Associate Cabin Crew (5), Associate Flight Engineer (5), Manager – FOQA (2), General Manager – Engineering (1)

✈️ Trainee Technician Positions (34 Vacancies)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit: Maximum 25 years (as of 14/09/2024). Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per Govt rules .
Qualifications (Any One):
- Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation.
- DGCA-recognized AME Course (B1.3 or B2 category).
- Preference for B2 Category AME and DGCA module qualifiers .
Experience: 1 year of post-qualification experience in transport aircraft/helicopter maintenance .

🌍 Location & Preferences

Candidates willing to work in North-East India bases receive priority. Selected technicians may be transferred anywhere in India or abroad .

📝 Application Process

Apply Online: Via Pawan Hans Careers Portal .
Offline Option: Download the form from the website and mail it with documents to:
> HOD (HR&A), Pawan Hans Limited, Western Region, Juhu Aerodrome, S.V. Road, Vile Parle (W.), Mumbai-400 056 .
Fee: ₹118 (inclusive of GST) via demand draft. SC/ST/PwBD exempted .

✈️ Graduate Engineer & Other Positions (33 Vacancies)

📋 Position-wise Details

Post	Vacancies	Qualification	Age Limit	Salary/Scale
Graduate Engineer Trainee	20	B.E./B.Tech (Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, IT, Civil)	Max 28 years	₹50,000/month
Associate Flight Engineer	5	10+2 (Physics + Maths), DGCA Class 1 Medical, 1000+ hrs on MI-172 helicopters	As per norms	₹2-3.5 Lakh/month (all-inclusive)
General Manager (Engg)	1	MBA with Engg Degree OR M.Tech + 15 years’ experience	Max 50 years	₹1-2.6 Lakh/month (IDA Scale)
Manager (FOQA)	2	Helicopter Pilot/AME with safety experience OR Engg Degree + 3 years’ experience	Max 40 years	₹50,000-1,60,000/month (IDA Scale)

💰 Attractive Salary Packages

Associate Cabin Crew: ₹95,000–₹1,65,000/month
Associate Flight Engineer: ₹2–₹3.5 Lakh/month (all-inclusive)

📅 Key Dates

Application Start: 21 June 2025
Application End: 21 July 2025

📝 Application Steps

Apply online via Pawan Hans’ official portal.
Upload scanned documents (qualifications, experience proofs, photo).
Fee: ₹295 (General/OBC). SC/ST/PwBD exempted .

🎯 Selection Processes

Trainee Technicians: Skill/aptitude tests and document verification .
Graduate Engineers: GATE 2025 scores + interview .
Other Roles: Interviews and document scrutiny .

⚠️ General Conditions

Reservations: Follows Govt of India norms (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) .
Medical Fitness: Mandatory for all positions .
Experience: Only post-qualification experience counted; training/teaching excluded .

💡 Why Join Pawan Hans?

Strategic Impact: Contribute to offshore oil operations, remote-area connectivity, and tourism.
Fleet Exposure: Work on advanced helicopters (Mi-172, ALH Dhruv, Sikorsky S-76D) .
Growth: Opportunities in heliport development, safety management, and infrastructure projects .

❗ Critical Reminders

Documentation: Originals required during verification (DOB, caste, qualifications, experience) .
NOC Needed: Govt/PSU employees must apply via proper channel or submit NOC .
Updates: Monitor PHL’s website for corrigenda or deadline changes .