AAI Senior Assistant (Operations) Recruitment 2026 | Non-Executive Cadre

Managing Terminal Operations

While Junior Executives handle the broader managerial tasks at AAI, the actual ground-level terminal operations, passenger facilitation, and administrative support are handled by the Non-Executive Cadre, primarily the Senior Assistant (Operations).

This role involves managing the terminal building, coordinating with CISF for security protocols, ensuring cleanliness and maintenance contracts are executed, and assisting in VIP movements. It is an excellent Group 'C' equivalent desk job with fixed timings (or structured shifts) at major airports.

Eligibility and Selection

Educational Qualification: A Graduate in any discipline with a Diploma in Management, Aviation, or Travel & Tourism. Alternatively, candidates with a regular MBA are also eligible. The diploma requirement strictly filters out a large portion of standard graduates, making the competition slightly lower.

Age Limit: Maximum 30 years for General category.

Salary: The pay scale is ,36,000 – ,1,10,000 (NE-6 level). The initial gross salary easily reaches ,60,000 per month.

Selection Process: Purely based on a 2-hour Computer Based Test (CBT) covering General Knowledge, Intelligence, English, and Aptitude. There is no interview.