You will be trained to undertake the operation of all mechanical and electrical systems. Your responsibilities can involve handling sophisticated specialist vehicles.
The Technical Trades have been grouped under the following Combatant Groups. Click on any, to know about the various trades under each.
Radio Fitter
As a Radio Fitter, your responsibilities involve setting
up, operation and maintenance of ground, Wireless Telegraphy
(W/T) and Radio Telegraphy (R/T) receiving equipment and
associated transmitters for point-to-point and ground-to-air
channels. You also see to the operation and maintenance
of recording equipment.
Radar Fitter
If you join the Air Force as a Radar Fitter, you are responsible for the installation,
maintenance and servicing of all airborne and ground radar equipment and test
sets. You will be trained to read and interpret blue prints and technical diagrams
applicable to the trade.
Missile Fitter (E)
As Missile Fitter Electrical, you will be responsible for
the operation and maintenance of tools, spare parts and
accessories of Missiles, Launchers and Transport Loader
machines. To undertake the same, you are trained to interpret
the working principle and operation of various mechanical
devices installed on the Transport Loader Machine as well
as the electrical and mechanical equipment and electronic
components fitted on the Launcher and Missile.
Missile Fitter (L)
As a Missile Fitter Electronics, you will be responsible
for construction, operation and maintenance of various systems
of common user vehicles. You will also undertake drilling,
heat treatment, transportation of explosives and maintenance
of bomb dump.
You will have a firm grounding in engineering drawing, measuring instruments
tools, digital technology, Air Defence Organisation, and different missile systems.
You will also be introduced to missile technology, servomechanism, modern radar
theory and techniques, electronic warfare, advance stage radar systems and modern
electronic devices.
Missile Fitter (M)
As
a Missile Fitter Mechanical, you will undertake activities
like repairs and servicing of missile frame, engine, propellants
(both solid and liquid) and warheads, assembly and arming
of missiles. Your responsibilities will also include maintenance
and operation of air compressors and missile ground equipment.
You will be imparted basic workshop skills, as well as training
in the construction of a missile, transportation of explosives
and maintenance of bomb dump. You will also be guided to
effectively carry out the construction, repair and operation
of various systems of common user vehicles.
Workshop Fitter (B)
As Workshop Fitter (B), you would be able to undertake all types of fusion or non-pressure welding. You will also be responsible for the manufacture and repair of ground equipment such as towing arm, simple welding using argon, casting in the foundry, repairs of MT Chassis and parts. You would also be trained to carry out all types of forging, minor repair and welding of aircraft structure.
Workshop Fitter (C)
As Workshop Fitter (C), you should be able to undertake repair of brass and aluminium wares and sheet metal equipment by simple brazing and soldering as well as repair and testing of aircraft fuel tanks, radiators and oil-coolers. We would train you to prepare small sumps, seamless pots from sheet metals / repair pipelines for MT / Ground equipment. You would also take care of painting of small parts, anti-corrosive and heat treatment, repair aircraft cowlings and panels and undertake pneumatic riveting.
Instrument Fitter
As an Instrument Fitter, you are involved in the maintenance and servicing of
special instruments like bombsight, gun sight, autopilot, Gyrosyn compass and
other navigational instruments. Your responsibilities include the removal and
installation of complex assemblies of those instruments. You will be trained in
the use of standard testing equipment like electrical measuring instruments, insulation
and continuity tester and test meters.
Electrical Fitter
The responsibility of an Electrical Fitter includes the care and maintenance of
charging room equipment, aircraft power supply system and associated electrical
equipment like electrical ignition, ground electrical and airfield ground electrical
equipment.
Airframe Fitter
If you join the Air Force as an Airframe Fitter, you are responsible for the maintenance
and servicing of airframes and their accessories, components and controls. Regular
checks for the entire hydraulic and pneumatic system to ensure proper functioning
against leaks are also part of your duties. You will also be assigned the responsibility
of marshalling, parking, picketing and ground handling of aircraft.
Plant Maintenance Fitter (E)
Your responsibilities would include care and maintenance of batteries, battery-charging equipment, servicing of distillation plants and accumulators. You would also undertake maintenance, repairs and servicing of DG Sets. As Plant Maintenance Fitter (E), you will also take care of repairs and servicing of all electrical generators, alternators, motors, runway lighting system / arrester barrier, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
You would also be required to check wiring / switches and other accessories for insulation as well as undertake continuity and functional tests using standard measuring and test equipment, airfield ground electrical equipment and MT Electrics.
Plant Maintenance Fitter (M)
Your responsibilities will include a diagnosis and rectification of common running
faults such as airlocks, vibration, over speeding etc. You will also be undertaking
other related activities like re-assembling hydraulic and pneumatic components
such as compressors, jacks and pumps. You will also be engaged in activities like
re-fuelling / de-fuelling of aircraft (Helicopter, Fighter, Transport and Bomber)
and its documentation, drawing and reading / interpretation. You will be trained
in first and second line servicing, operation and maintenance of all aircraft
ground equipment and their sub-assemblies.
Engine Fitter
As an Engine Fitter, you will be undertaking the repair and servicing of the piston
and gas turbine engines, their accessories, components, controls and associated
fuel, oil and coolant systems. You will also discharge the function of re-fuelling
and de-fuelling of aircraft. In adverse weather and local conditions, your responsibilities
include picketing aircraft.
Weapon Fitter
Operating as a Weapon Fitter, you are involved in the handling of air-to-air,
air-to-ground and ground-to-air guided missiles. You are also in charge of preparation
of weapons and armament equipment for firing ranges, as well as the fusing of
explosives. We ensure that you are adequately trained for the maintenance and
storage of explosives.
The objective of our training is to enable you to carry out the installation,
repair and servicing of small arms, machine guns, Breech Firing Mechanism, bomb
carriers, ejection seats, bomb winches, clay pigeon traps, rocket installation,
belt filling and positioning mechanics.
Photo Technician
As a Photo Technician, you will be trained to undertake any task on the range
of equipment specified for photography. Your responsibilities involve difficult
indoor and outdoor photography, maintenance, installation, processing and servicing
of photographic equipment.
Safety Equipment Worker
As a Safety Equipment worker, you would undertake servicing and maintenance of arrester barrier. You would also be aware of the biological aspects of flying, as well as first and second line servicing of safety equipment fitted in ejection seat.
Machinist
In the capacity of a Machinist, you will be responsible for setting up and operating
advanced machine tools. You are also required to undertake repairs, replacements
and servicing machine tool parts and devices used in the Indian Air Force including
turning, milling and grinding operations.
Mechanical Transport Technician
As a Mechanical Transport Technician, you are responsible for the removal and replacement
of wheels, tubes, ignition and fuel systems as well as overhauling of engines.
To undertake these tasks, you are trained to undertake servicing, repairing and
maintenance of vehicles and ground equipment used in the MT Section.
Air Defence System Operator
To carry out your responsibilities effectively, you are made familiar with the
functions, duties and responsibilities of the Air Defence Organisation at various
levels. You are imparted training in reverse writing, plotting, and maintaining
various status boards, log and lateral / back / forward telling.
You are also instructed to undertake radarscope observation, reporting of tracks,
and state of readiness, command and control of Air Defence Aircraft. You are also
involved in basic workshop practice, alignment, adjustment and calibration of
the Cathode-ray-tubes of the display units in Radar Sets, Defensive/Offensive
Missions and Meteorological Information Sections.
Radio Technician
As
a Radio Technician in the Indian Air Force, you are required
to send and receive Morse on wireless circuits. You are
also responsible for activities like handling of Secret
and Confidential publications and operating a teleprinter.
Your other duties include an understanding of current service
and civil operating procedures, maintenance of log books
and signals diary and communication organisation at various
places.
You are trained to undertake erection of various types
of aerials used for communications, operating, tuning, setting
up, first line servicing and minor repairing of ground Wireless
Transmission and Radio Transmission receiving equipment
and associated transmitters for point-to-point and ground-to-air
channel.
Meteorological Assistants
If you join us as a Meteorological Assistant, you are trained to undertake weather observation and maintenance of meteorological instruments. You are also responsible for plotting of charts, taking balloon observations and compilation of weather summaries.
As
an airman under the Technical Trades, you will be involved in the maintenance and
testing of aircraft and flying related equipment. You will also be directly or
indirectly involved in the maintenance and overhaul of ground equipment and armament.
