How CAAB manages hiring and staff qualification rules?

প্রকাশ: সোমবার । ডিসেম্বর ০১, ২০২৫

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) exercises comprehensive control over all aspects of staff management from recruitment to disciplinary actions to ensure that only qualified professionals maintain the highest aviation safety and operational standards.

Four recruitment pathways

CAAB fills positions through four regulated methods:

Direct recruitment – Primary method via public advertisement for fresh appointments.
Promotion – Internal career progression (major channel for many positions).
Transfer – Movement of staff between departments/directorate.
Outsourcing – Applied to support roles (Mali, Peon, Driver) under the Outsourcing Service Providers Regulation, 2020.

Probationary period (direct recruits)

Mandatory 2-year probation for all directly recruited employees.
Purpose: Evaluate competence and completion of required qualifications/training.
CAAB may extend probation by 1 additional year if needed.
Failure to meet educational standards or pass departmental exams results in denial of regular salary increments and possible termination.

Promotion policy

Strictly merit-cum-seniority based.
Evaluation criteria: Seniority, merit, professional experience, training records, and educational qualifications.
Many positions (including all Senior Officer posts) are filled 100 % through promotion.

Training regulation

CAAB can mandate specialized/mandatory training at any time based on operational requirements.
Employees receive full financial support (training allowance) to remove personal financial burden.

Leave entitlements (10 categories)

Earned Leave
Half-pay Leave
Extraordinary Leave
Special Disability Leave
Study Leave
Maternity Leave
Recreation Leave
Preparation Leave (before major exams)
Sick Leave
Other miscellaneous leaves

Disciplinary regulation (two-tier punishment system)

Minor punishments

Censure
Withholding of increment/promotion (temporary)
Recovery of financial loss caused by negligence

Major punishments

Compulsory retirement
Removal from service
Dismissal
Reduction to lower post/grade

Employees have the right to appeal any disciplinary decision to the Authority.

Specific staff qualification requirements

Position	Recruitment split	Minimum qualifications & requirements
Civil Aviation Officer	Direct + Promotion	4-year Honours degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or related scientific discipline
Senior Assistant	50 % Direct + 50 % Promotion	Graduation or equivalent, computer proficiency, age less than or 30 years (direct recruits)
Junior Assistant	100 % Direct	HSC or equivalent + 3 years relevant experience + basic computer training
Technical Officer	50 % Direct + 50 % Promotion	Honours in science/technical subject OR Diploma/Certificate with excellent academic record + relevant technical training
Stenographer	Direct	HSC or equivalent + prescribed shorthand & typing speed (Bengali & English) + computer training
Office Assistant	Direct	SSC or equivalent
Senior Officer	100 % Promotion	Promoted from Traffic Officer, Civil Aviation Officer, etc. (experience-based)
Mali / Peon / Driver	100 % Outsourcing	Governed by Outsourcing Service Providers Regulation, 2020
Junior Pilot / Junior Technician	Direct + Promotion	Bachelor’s degree, minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0 + specific professional certifications/training

CAAB’s regulatory framework ensures:

High academic and professional standards for technical safety-critical roles
Computer literacy and bilingual skills for administrative positions
Balanced mix of fresh talent and experienced internal staff
Continuous skill upgrading through mandatory training
Fair career progression, work-life balance, and procedural justice

This comprehensive system enables CAAB to maintain a competent, professional, and motivated workforce essential for aviation safety and efficiency in Bangladesh.

Source: Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority Employee Service Regulations, 2021.