When we think about a pilot in
defence organization, we portray man in blue proudly holding ranks on his/her
shoulder, badges and commendations glorifying a uniform personnel. It’s not as
simple the way it sounds. A pilot earns his/her dress and badges after
completing his tenacious training of 2-3 years. This practice is provided to
adapt defence environment is like exercising penance.
1. A pilot’s day starts quite early
when he gets ready to reach his airbase accordingly and attends the briefing
followed by post briefing which includes preparing himself for the flight such
as wearing G-suit and oxygen masks etc.
2. By the other half of the day pilot
goes to officers’ mess for lunch and returns to his squadron. Evenings are
relaxing with a game of squash or so. Parties fall quiet an often during
weekends.
3. The cockpit of defence aircraft
isn’t like other commercial plane’s cockpit. It is very compact and narrow
which is usually not comfortable. It has a complete closure and pilot flies on
given instructions and instruments like radio and radar only in fighter planes
like SU-MK1, MIRAGE etc.
4. Flying requires skill which comes
with prolong practice and perfect knowledge. There are bigger aircrafts like
IL-76/78, AN-32 and HERCULES which start on APUs are usually used for load
carrying and refueling in air. They come with larger space and man power.
5. The salary starts from a lakh
including all allowances with free medical facilities for self, family and
dependent. They enjoy their post for at least 20 years (depends on personal
choice) and pension for life long.
6. Medical check-ups are strictly
followed. Every single ailment is watched carefully and treated for the welfare
of Pilot. A smallest of injury is taken care with complete attention.
7. The families are benefited with
medical facilities, schools and shopping complex in order to provide all
facilities under one roof in an Air force station.
8. Air force Wives Welfare
Association is made for wives of the Air force personnel who carry out various
welfare projects.
9. There are risks while flying and aircraft are machines after all. But a risk is worth for serving nation.
JAI HIND JAI
BHARAT
By,
Mrs. Gunjan Srivastava
Senior PD Trainer
Online V&A Trainer
Centurion
Academy
Lucknow
Website: www.centurionacademy.in
Toll-free
no.: 1800-300-29280
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