- The Airports Authority of India (AAI) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation invites applications for the post of Member (Operations) under Advt. No. 01/2026.
- The position is a contract-based role with a tenure of five years from the date of joining or until superannuation, whichever is earlier.
- The selected candidate will serve as a member of the Board of Directors, reporting directly to the Chairperson of AAI.
- Responsibilities include airport management, IT services, infrastructure upkeep, safety, security, and promoting indigenization under the Atma Nirbhar Scheme.
- The corporate office is located in New Delhi.
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🎓 B.Sc.
🎓 B.Tech
🎓 B.E.
🎓 MBA
🎓 PGDM
Member (Operations) Recruitment 2026
Airports Authority of India (AAI), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
New Delhi (Corporate Office)
Apply Start
24 Oct 2026
Apply Deadline
23 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India (AAI) |
| Job Category | PSU |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Sc. (bsc), B.Tech (btech), B.E. (b.e.), MBA (mba), PGDM (pgdm) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 1,80,000 – Rs. 3,40,000 per month (IDA pay scale) |
| Age Limits | Minimum 45 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | At least 10 years of senior management experience in Technical, Operational, Infrastructure Management, or Logistics, with a preference for 5 years in the Aviation Sector. |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Minimum 45 years with a minimum residual service of three years before the age of superannuation (60 years).
- Employment Status: Must be employed in a regular capacity in one of the following organizations:
- Central Government Group 'A' service (including Armed Services and All India Services),
- Public Sector Bank, Financial Institution, Autonomous Body, State PSE with an annual turnover of Rs. 2,000 crore or more,
- Private Sector Company/JV/Federation with an annual turnover of Rs. 2,000 crore or more (executives at Board level or immediately below).
- Educational Qualification:
- Engineering Graduate (B.Tech/B.E) or Science Graduate (B.Sc) with a good academic record from a recognized university/institute.
- MBA/PGDM is desirable but not mandatory.
- Experience: At least 10 years of experience at a senior management level in Technical, Operational, Large-scale Infrastructure Management, and/or Logistics functions in an organization of repute.
- Preferred Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the Aviation Sector during the last 10 years.
- Employment Status: Must be employed in a regular capacity in one of the following organizations:
- Central Government Group 'A' service (including Armed Services and All India Services),
- Public Sector Bank, Financial Institution, Autonomous Body, State PSE with an annual turnover of Rs. 2,000 crore or more,
- Private Sector Company/JV/Federation with an annual turnover of Rs. 2,000 crore or more (executives at Board level or immediately below).
- Educational Qualification:
- Engineering Graduate (B.Tech/B.E) or Science Graduate (B.Sc) with a good academic record from a recognized university/institute.
- MBA/PGDM is desirable but not mandatory.
- Experience: At least 10 years of experience at a senior management level in Technical, Operational, Large-scale Infrastructure Management, and/or Logistics functions in an organization of repute.
- Preferred Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the Aviation Sector during the last 10 years.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting of applicants by the Ministry of Civil Aviation based on extant guidelines.
- Interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Interview for shortlisted candidates.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (no specific category mentioned; eligibility based on employment status and experience).
📂 Required Documents
- Passport-size photograph (self-attested).
- Self-attested copies of documents supporting age, qualifications, and experience.
- For Private Sector applicants:
- Annual reports for the 3 financial years preceding the calendar year.
- Documentary proof of the company being listed or not.
- Evidence of working at Board level or immediately below.
- Self-attested copies of documents supporting age, qualifications, and experience.
- For Private Sector applicants:
- Annual reports for the 3 financial years preceding the calendar year.
- Documentary proof of the company being listed or not.
- Evidence of working at Board level or immediately below.
💳 Application Fee Details
Not specified in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the AAI Member (Operations) Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit applications is 23 November 2026 by 05:00 PM. Nodal officers must forward applications by 03 December 2026 by 05:00 PM.
Q.
What is the salary range for the Member (Operations) post?
The selected candidate will receive a salary in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 1,80,000 – Rs. 3,40,000 per month.
Q.
What is the minimum age requirement for this recruitment?
Candidates must be at least 45 years old with a minimum residual service of three years before the age of superannuation (60 years).
Q.
Is an MBA mandatory for the Member (Operations) post?
No, an MBA is not mandatory, but it is considered an added advantage.
Q.
Where should the application be sent?
Applications must be addressed to: Under Secretary, Airport Authority of India Section, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Room No. 50, ‘B’ Block, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi-110003.