BRIEF HISTORY
The Indian Army aviation Corps was raised on 01 Nov 86 consequent to the apt realisation that the third dimension will be the deciding one whenever the clouds of an armed conflict loom over the subcontinent in the times to come. This is primarily because of the inherently mobile and flex-ible nature that this young arm and its capability to carry out operations over a large area in a short span of time de-spite the high level of battlefield transparency that exists by the virtue of the latest surveillance devices inducted by us as well as our adversaries.
Surprisingly young as it may seem, but the trials for ac-ceptance of new concept of ‘Flying Observation Post’ were carried out and accepted in 1938-39, leading to the raising of ‘D’ Flight of RAF in 1940.
Army Aviation has come a long way from its humble ori-gins and emerged as an arm to recon with by virtue of the diverse plethora of helicopters flown by extremely profes-sional aviators in the olive greens. Army Aviation has proved its mettle in all the operations as well as during humanitarian crisis faced by the nation besides playing an indispensible part of various peace keeping missions world over.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PROCEDURE FOR ENTRY INTO ARMY AVIATION
Direct Commissioning from IMA/OTA
Should be a volunteer for Army Aviation during training stage at the academy.
PABT and medical to be cleared.
Two years of attachment with fall back arm after getting commissioned.
After Getting Commissioned into an Army Avn
Minimum of 2 years service and not more than 29 years of age.
PABT and medical to be cleared.
For direct commissioning, two years of attachment with fall back arm after getting commissioned.
Inter Arm Service Transfer for permanent cadre of Army Aviation at 8-10 years of service.
BENEFITS
In Service
Fly the latest helicopters and get an additional fly-ing allowance of upto Rs 17,500/-per month.
Quality life of a pilot.
An unparalleled job satisfaction.
After Retirement: Excellent job prospects in avia-tion industry.
REVISED MEDICAL STANDARDS
Army Aviation follows Indian Air Force medical standards for induction as a pilot with the following exceptions.
Ophthalmology
Visual acuity 6/12 correctable to 6/6.
Post-Lasik permitted after six months of surgery if surgery done > 20 yrs age.
Hearing
CV/FW 610 cm; Audiometric loss < 20 dB between 250-2000 Hz; 30 dB at 3000 Hz; 35 dB at 4000-800Hz.
Anthropometry
Standing Ht – Min 162.5 cm; Sitting Ht – Min 81.5 cm; Leg Length – Min 99.0 cm
Musculoskeletal System
Cervical/Lumbar Spondylosis: Fitness based on clinical features, MR/CT scan neurosurgical opinion.
Compression Fracture Spine : A single consolidated stable compression fracture in an asymptomatic candidate is not a cause for rejection.
