Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Maharatna defence public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has announced recruitment for the post of Consultant / Experimental Test Pilot (Fixed Wing) on contract basis. There is a single vacancy, positioned at the Transport Aircraft Division in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The role involves production and development flight testing of aircraft such as the Do 228 and HS 748, along with coordination with design centres and certification agencies for HAL products.
HAL Recruitment 2026 - Consultant / Experimental Test Pilot (Fixed Wing) Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026HAL/HR/36(28)/2026
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HAL Consultant / Experimental Test Pilot (Fixed Wing) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Hindustan Aeronautics
- Advertisement No.
- HAL/HR/36(28)/2026
- Post Name
- Consultant / Experimental Test Pilot (Fixed Wing)
- Job Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 61 years
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- More than 2000 hours of total flying. Proven experience in developmental flight test programmes of fixed wing aircraft as a test pilot; candidates with more than 2 years of test flying experience preferred. Experience of instructional flying at Basic or Intermediate flying stage is desirable.
- Credentials Required
- Current and valid ATPL with Do 228/H-228/HS 748 endorsement; medical category A1G2 / A2G2 (P) or equivalent with no restriction on flying Fixed Wing Aircraft with Ejection Seats
- Tenure
- Initially for a period of one year, extendable based on requirements; engagement on full time basis
Vacancy Breakdown
Consultant / Experimental Test Pilot (Fixed Wing)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Consultant / Experimental Test Pilot (Fixed Wing) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Consultant / Experimental Test Pilot (Fixed Wing) - Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have successfully graduated as a Test Pilot on Fixed Wing Aircraft from ASTE, IAF or any recognized foreign Test Pilot School. The candidate should be from the Flying Branch of Indian Armed Force / DRDO / NAL and should have more than 2000 hours of total flying. The candidate should possess ATPL with endorsement on any Aircraft operated at HAL Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur (Do 228/H-228/HS 748). Proven experience in developmental flight test programmes of fixed wing aircraft as a test pilot is required; candidates with more than 2 years test flying experience will be preferred. Experience of instructional flying at Basic or Intermediate flying stage is desirable. Medical category should be A1G2 / A2G2 (P) or its equivalent with no restriction on flying Fixed Wing Aircraft with Ejection Seats. Experience on flight testing of modern platforms or technology demonstrator prototypes for prospective higher generation platforms is desirable. The candidate should have good communication skills, both oral and written.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Consultant / Experimental Test Pilot (Fixed Wing) - Qualification and Experience | The candidate should have successfully graduated as a Test Pilot on Fixed Wing Aircraft from ASTE, IAF or any recognized foreign Test Pilot School. The candidate should be from the Flying Branch of Indian Armed Force / DRDO / NAL and should have more than 2000 hours of total flying. The candidate should possess ATPL with endorsement on any Aircraft operated at HAL Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur (Do 228/H-228/HS 748). Proven experience in developmental flight test programmes of fixed wing aircraft as a test pilot is required; candidates with more than 2 years test flying experience will be preferred. Experience of instructional flying at Basic or Intermediate flying stage is desirable. Medical category should be A1G2 / A2G2 (P) or its equivalent with no restriction on flying Fixed Wing Aircraft with Ejection Seats. Experience on flight testing of modern platforms or technology demonstrator prototypes for prospective higher generation platforms is desirable. The candidate should have good communication skills, both oral and written. |
Age Limit
Maximum 61 years as on 01-10-2026
Application Fee
General / OBC
Nil
SC / ST
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Selection of the candidate will be done through interview by the Selection Committee.
Salary Structure
Monthly consolidated remuneration comprising last drawn Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance, plus Conveyance Allowance, Canteen Allowance and telephone charges. In addition, flying-related special allowances (Flying Allowance, Test Pilot Allowance, Hazardous Flying Allowance, Civil Licence Pay as applicable, Flying Kit Maintenance Allowance and Pre Flight Meal Allowance) including insurance coverage and aircrew clothing are admissible as for regular pilots.
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form enclosed with the notification
- 2Fill in all mandatory fields of the form, including flying experience and present or last drawn remuneration
- 3Paste a self-attested recent passport size photograph and attach copies of age, ETP qualification, flying experience, service or relieving certificate and last drawn pay slip
- 4Email the completed application to [email protected] so that it reaches on or before 01.10.2026
- 5Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Age certificate
•ETP qualification certificate
•Flying experience certificate
•Service or relieving certificate
•Last drawn pay slip
•Self-attested recent passport size photograph
Important Details
- The post is open to Indian Nationals and only male candidates.
- Engagement as Consultant on contract basis is purely temporary and will not confer any right or claim to the status, facilities or benefits of a regular employee of the Company.
- The candidate may be required to obtain or impart ground and flight training anywhere in the world, and may be asked to support flight test efforts of sister divisions on aircraft such as Kiran, HTT, M2k and LCA.
- HAL reserves the right to cancel the notification or the selection process.
Job Profile
The job mainly involves production and development flight testing on aircraft handled at HAL Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur including Do 228, HS 748, HJT 36 and other development aircraft in future. It includes close liaison with HAL Design Centres and with foreign OEMs, DRDO Labs, Service Headquarters of IAF, Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard and their procurement offices, and obtaining certification from civil and CEMILAC authorities for HAL products.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces, DRDO or NAL apply?
Yes. The application form has a section for serving officers, who must give their date of joining, present rank or level, present posting or unit and tentative date of premature separation from service.
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