MUMBAI- Air India Airport Services Limited (AIASL) called for walk-in interviews in Mumbai for 2,216 handyman positions on July 16, 2024 (do not confuse with Air or Airport Authority of India recruitment).
Over 25,000 candidates gather at the Kalina recruitment office, creating a potential stampede situation. The job openings involve various repair and maintenance tasks.
Air India Airport Jobs: Mass Turnout
Applicants assemble at gate no. 5 near the Sahar cargo complex. Most candidates are freshers who recently completed Class 12 education. The overwhelming turnout forces recruiters to change their approach.
To prevent chaos, recruiters instruct job seekers to submit resumes and leave. They promise to review all applications and contact eligible candidates later. Sahar police station officials help control the situation.
This incident highlights India’s significant unemployment challenges, particularly among young job seekers. The massive turnout for a relatively small number of positions demonstrates the intense competition for entry-level jobs in the country.
The event also reveals potential shortcomings in the recruitment process planning, as organizers were unprepared for such a large response. This situation underscores the need for more efficient and scalable hiring methods, especially for positions attracting numerous applicants.
200 Candidates Shortlisted
Recruiters select 200 applicants for interviews from the 25,000 candidates who appeared. The handyman position requires significant physical strength for heavy lifting and operational tasks.
The job offers a monthly salary between Rs 20,000 and Rs 25,000, with potential earnings exceeding Rs 30,000 including overtime allowances. Educational qualifications remain flexible, but the role emphasizes physical capabilities and readiness for demanding duties.
George Abram, general secretary of the Aviation Industry Employees Guild, criticizes the recruitment process. He reveals to TOI that many candidates brought demand drafts, expecting to pay fees. The guild advised against immediate payments, promising future communication.
This incident exposes the fierce competition for jobs in India’s current market. It raises questions about the effectiveness of large-scale recruitment events and their organization. The massive turnout highlights the need for better planning and execution of such hiring processes.
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