Why airmen are leaving Indian Air Force?

[undercover JIX]

Why airmen are leaving Indian Air Force

Western Air Command has asked its field commanders to sensitise airmen about the policy changes
May 09, 2020 01:12 PM (IST)


About 32 per cent responded that airmen leave, after 20 years, due to lack of a suitable environment, while 25 per cent believed that there are better prospects in civilian life.

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  Other reasons were, frequent movement (19 per cent), lack of career progression (17 per cent) and poor pay (7 per cent).
  
  The analysis of the data for the past five years, by Air Force Record Office (AFRO), has revealed that 45 per cent airmen proceeded on discharge after completion of initial regular engagement of 20 years without availing further extension of service.
  
  “Any professional organisation can ill afford to lose trained and experienced human resource, in such large numbers. It is essential that necessary steps need to be initiated to retain expertise, as it would have an adverse impact on the functioning of IAF,” said the letter.
  
  It is also mentioned that IAF is a technology-intensive force and in order to maintain various platforms at a high state of readiness, it is imperative “to have experienced and trained manpower”.
  
  It adds that IAF invests “valuable time and resources to train and maintain skilled air warriors for ensuring the availability of equipment in the desired state”.
  
  The Western Air Command has asked its field commanders to sensitise airmen about the policy changes in the last few years.
  
  "Engagement of air warriors by field commanders will go a long way in convincing many of them to continue in service. Towards this, all the field commanders are to give feedback so that the same can be used by Air Headquarters in shaping future policies,” said the letter.
  
  
  
• https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/why-airmen-are-leaving-indian-air-force-82569

 

[Clutch]

Because they are afraid of being shot down by Pakistan!... That's why!

 

[Counter-Errorist]

They don't get therapy enough for the psychological scars PAF leaves them with.

 

[Aspen]

I don't blame them.

If my enemy was as sharp as PAF, I would be afraid too

 

[-blitzkrieg-]

and poor pay (7 per cent).

Im sure Abhi nandos keeps that branded suit we gave him spot free, safe in his wardrobe and only wears it on special occasions.. like when Chief BS throws a gala.

 

[Mighty Lion]

Because they are afraid of being shot down by Pakistan!... That's why!

They don't get therapy enough for the psychological scars PAF leaves them with.

Im sure Abhi nandos keeps that branded suit we gave him spot free, safe in his wardrobe and only wears it on special occasions.. like when Chief BS throws a gala.

I don't blame them.

If my enemy was as sharp as PAF, I would be afraid too

Airmen are not officers or pilots.
Anyways as clearly mentioned in OP, they are leaving because:

1) Frequent transfers
2) Posting in remote places/environments far away from native homes
3) Lack of promotions
4) Lower pay than airliner ground crew.

 

[Ali_Baba]

"Join the Indian Airforce, get shot down by the Pakistan Airforce, get paraded as a goon infront of the world press as someone who got shot down by a smaller airarm, drink the best tea in your life and then spend the rest of your life having to talk down your internet presence as a loser to your grandchildren... "..

Indian Airforce Recruitment Slogan, May 2020.

Whats not to like about joining the IAF?

 

[Imran Khan]

why work for burnt paratha and daal ? its better to leave and do some other job ,

 

[SEAD]

Perhaps they can foresee the onslaught from PAF? If I was in IAF, I would be worried too. The prospect of becoming another Abhiandhan is not exciting, is it?

 

[Trango Towers]

https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/why-airmen-are-leaving-indian-air-force-82569

• NATION

Why airmen are leaving Indian Air Force
Western Air Command has asked its field commanders to sensitise airmen about the policy changes

Posted: May 09, 2020 01:12 PM Updated: 1 day ago

Photo for representation only.

Bhartesh Singh Thakur
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, May 9

An internal survey of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has revealed that airmen are leaving the service due to lack of a suitable environment and better prospects in civilian life.

As per a letter, circulated by Wester Air Command to all Air Officers Commanding (AOC), Station Commanders and Commanding Officers (CO) of its units, dated April 30, the survey was conducted for two years with the target audience of Sergeants with a service bracket of 13-20 years.

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About 32 per cent responded that airmen leave, after 20 years, due to lack of a suitable environment, while 25 per cent believed that there are better prospects in civilian life.

Other reasons were, frequent movement (19 per cent), lack of career progression (17 per cent) and poor pay (7 per cent).

The analysis of the data for the past five years, by Air Force Record Office (AFRO), has revealed that 45 per cent airmen proceeded on discharge after completion of initial regular engagement of 20 years without availing further extension of service.

“Any professional organisation can ill afford to lose trained and experienced human resource, in such large numbers. It is essential that necessary steps need to be initiated to retain expertise, as it would have an adverse impact on the functioning of IAF,” said the letter.

It is also mentioned that IAF is a technology-intensive force and in order to maintain various platforms at a high state of readiness, it is imperative “to have experienced and trained manpower”.

It adds that IAF invests “valuable time and resources to train and maintain skilled air warriors for ensuring the availability of equipment in the desired state”.

The Western Air Command has asked its field commanders to sensitise airmen about the policy changes in the last few years.

"Engagement of air warriors by field commanders will go a long way in convincing many of them to continue in service. Towards this, all the field commanders are to give feedback so that the same can be used by Air Headquarters in shaping future policies,” said the letter

 

[WebMaster]

After what happened to Abhinandan, do you really blame them?

 

[Maarkhoor]

Why airmen are leaving Indian Air Force

Western Air Command has asked its field commanders to sensitise airmen about the policy changes
May 09, 2020 01:12 PM (IST)


About 32 per cent responded that airmen leave, after 20 years, due to lack of a suitable environment, while 25 per cent believed that there are better prospects in civilian life.

• 
  Other reasons were, frequent movement (19 per cent), lack of career progression (17 per cent) and poor pay (7 per cent).
  
  The analysis of the data for the past five years, by Air Force Record Office (AFRO), has revealed that 45 per cent airmen proceeded on discharge after completion of initial regular engagement of 20 years without availing further extension of service.
  
  “Any professional organisation can ill afford to lose trained and experienced human resource, in such large numbers. It is essential that necessary steps need to be initiated to retain expertise, as it would have an adverse impact on the functioning of IAF,” said the letter.
  
  It is also mentioned that IAF is a technology-intensive force and in order to maintain various platforms at a high state of readiness, it is imperative “to have experienced and trained manpower”.
  
  It adds that IAF invests “valuable time and resources to train and maintain skilled air warriors for ensuring the availability of equipment in the desired state”.
  
  The Western Air Command has asked its field commanders to sensitise airmen about the policy changes in the last few years.
  
  "Engagement of air warriors by field commanders will go a long way in convincing many of them to continue in service. Towards this, all the field commanders are to give feedback so that the same can be used by Air Headquarters in shaping future policies,” said the letter.
  
  
  
• https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/why-airmen-are-leaving-indian-air-force-82569

Mostly they got better pay in private airlines.

Airmen are not officers or pilots.
Anyways as clearly mentioned in OP, they are leaving because:

1) Frequent transfers
2) Posting in remote places/environments far away from native homes
3) Lack of promotions
4) Lower pay than airliner ground crew.

You can add bad attitude and slave like treatment from officers.

 

[PradoTLC]

I dont understand this...

IAF is a great place ... even if you get shot down and look like a world class fool sipping tea .. you get medals...

a losers paradice.

 

[third eye]

Because they are afraid of being shot down by Pakistan!... That's why!

I don't blame them.

If my enemy was as sharp as PAF, I would be afraid too

After what happened to Abhinandan, do you really blame them?

One would expect at least a Webmaster to apply himself !! What do airmen have to do with flying aircrafts ! They like the PAF are in essentially ground duty trades baring a few.

The reason for this exodus is that having reached pensionable service, a fixed sum is assured for life along with the advantages Ex Servicemen get. Its often better to quit & seek jobs in civvy street which are aplenty with good emoluments too

Not to mention the stability of not having to be posted around after a few years. I have a fair number of ESM working with me. They bring the advantages of service - Honesty, dedication & hard work ,

Its a socioeconomic issue & Armed forces like Companies need to create mechanism to retain skilled manpower .

 

[Rank]

"Join the Indian Airforce, get shot down by the Pakistan Airforce, get paraded as a goon infront of the world press as someone who got shot down by a smaller airarm, drink the best tea in your life and then spend the rest of your life having to talk down your internet presence as a loser to your grandchildren... "..

Indian Airforce Recruitment Slogan, May 2020.

Whats not to like about joining the IAF?

and don't forget... after making a false claim, deserve Veer Khusra