The General Administration Department (GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir has issued Government Order which reconstitutes a committee to oversee the appointment of new pilots and extensions of current pilots’ services. This move aims to ensure transparency and efficiency in aviation-related appointments.

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Committee Composition:

The newly formed committee comprises the following officials:

• Administrative Secretary, Civil Aviation Department (Chairman)
• Director General (Codes), Finance Department (Member)
• Director Finance, Civil Aviation Department (Member)
• A representative from the General Administration Department (at least of the rank of Additional Secretary) (Member)
• Additional Secretary, Civil Aviation Department (Member)
• Accountable Manager, Civil Aviation Department (Member)
• Administrative Officer, Office of the Civil Aviation Commissioner (Member Secretary)

Terms of Reference:

The committee is tasked with:

• Defining the eligibility requirements and qualifications for pilots and co-pilots, with approval from the Chief Minister.
• Outlining the terms and conditions of appointments, including salary and allowances, in coordination with the Finance Department.
• Advertising vacancies in prominent newspapers, including at least two national publications, to invite applications.
• Establishing a fair and transparent selection process with the Chief Minister’s approval.

This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to improving civil aviation operations and ensuring merit-based recruitment in the sector.