Kannur International Airport Recruitment 2026

The online application process starts on 5 November 2026 at 4:00 PM, and the last date to apply is 23 November 2026 at 5:00 PM (IST).

Kannur International Airport Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details

Kannur International Airport has announced a total of five vacancies across five senior management positions.

Educational Qualifications, Experience and Eligibility

The educational qualifications and professional experience requirements are different for each position. Candidates should carefully check the post-wise eligibility criteria before submitting their applications.

1. Head-Civil Engineering

Vacancies: 1

Monthly Salary: ₹1,80,000 (CTC), negotiable.

Maximum Age: 55 years as on 31 March 2026.

Educational Qualification:

• First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is essential.
• Master’s Degree in Structural, Construction, Transportation Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Valid professional certifications such as Chartered Engineer, PMP or Airport Engineering certificates are an added advantage.

Experience Requirements:

• 18 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field in reputed organizations.
• Significant experience in large infrastructure, airport or aviation projects, including airport construction or expansion, either on the rolls of an organization or under contract.
• Experience managing terminal buildings, pavements, runways, taxiways, drains, roads, retaining walls and utilities in aviation environments.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial position (Manager or above) in the preceding tenure.

Technical Competencies:

• Airport civil infrastructure planning, design and construction standards.
• Pavement engineering, including runways, taxiways and aprons, and structural engineering.
• Quality control systems, contract administration, tendering and BOQ evaluation.
• Ability to plan, execute and deliver large projects on time and within budget.
• Risk assessment, cost control, procurement and contract compliance.

Leadership Requirements:

• • Ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams.
  • Coordination with Operations, Safety, Procurement, Finance and external agencies.
  • Competence in software-driven applications, performance management, training and conflict resolution.

2. Head-Electrical Engineering

Vacancies: 1

Monthly Salary: ₹1,80,000 (CTC), negotiable.

Maximum Age: 55 years as on 31 March 2026.

Educational Qualification:

• First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is essential.
• M.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems is preferred.
• Certification in Energy Management, such as BEE Certified Energy Manager, is desirable.

Experience Requirements:

• 18 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field in reputed organizations.
• Significant experience in airports, metro rail, large infrastructure, SEZs or industrial townships, either on direct company rolls or under contract.
• Hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of 33kV/11kV substations, DG sets, UPS systems, Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL), SCADA/BMS, terminal electrical systems and solar power plants.
• Experience in executing large electrical projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial position (Manager or above) in the preceding tenure.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in Greenfield or Brownfield airport projects.
• Exposure to common fuel hydrant electrical systems and critical infrastructure backup planning.

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of HT/LT systems.
• Protection systems and relay coordination.
• Energy optimization and demand management.
• Earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Familiarity with airport electrical safety norms, Electrical Inspectorate regulations and CEA safety regulations.
• Ability to guide teams in 24×7 critical power reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, root cause analysis and emergency power restoration.

Leadership and Administrative Requirements:

• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. Experience handling 20–30 technical staff is preferred.
• Vendor and AMC contract management.
• Budget planning and CAPEX/OPEX control.
• Familiarity with tendering and procurement processes, with CPWD/State norms preferred.
• Strong coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

3. Head-HR

Vacancies: 1

Monthly Salary: ₹1,80,000 (CTC), negotiable.

Maximum Age: 55 years as on 31 March 2026.

Educational Qualification:

• First Class Graduate in any discipline.
• MBA/PGDBM in HR from a reputed institution or university recognized within India.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certification in Labour Laws or Industrial Relations.
• Certification in HR Analytics or Talent Management.

Experience Requirements:

• 18 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field in reputed organizations.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial HR position (Manager or above) in the preceding tenure.
• Experience in large corporate environments, aviation, PSUs or infrastructure organizations.
• Experience managing a workforce of 150+ on-roll employees and 1,000+ off-roll employees in 24×7 operational environments.
• Experience handling unions and industrial relations.
• Contract manpower management and HR regulatory compliance experience.
• Compensation structure management and good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in government-regulated or multi-agency operational environments.
• Airport or aviation sector experience.

Core Functional Competencies:

• Strategic HR Management: Workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, HR policy formulation, organizational restructuring and manpower optimization.
• Talent Acquisition and Development: Recruitment planning, Performance Management Systems (PMS), training framework development, Training Need Identification (TNI), employee upskilling strategies and internship programme structuring.
• Industrial Relations and Compliance: Knowledge of Labour Laws, Factories Act, Shops and Establishments Act, EPF, ESI, Gratuity, Standing Orders and Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act.
• Handling disciplinary proceedings, domestic enquiries, grievance redressal and union negotiations.
• HR budgeting, cost control, payroll oversight and statutory remittances.
• Vendor and HRMS management.
• Policy standardization, discipline, ethics and POSH compliance.
• Internal Committee management.
• Strong emotional intelligence, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

4. Head-IT

Vacancies: 1

Monthly Salary: ₹1,80,000 (CTC), negotiable.

Maximum Age: 55 years as on 31 March 2026.

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must possess either of the following:

• First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Systems or an equivalent recognized qualification; OR
• First Class Degree in MCA or M.Sc. in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.

Additional and Professional Qualifications:

• Additional qualifications in Cybersecurity, Data/Cloud Engineering or a related discipline will be an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCNA/CCNP, Microsoft/Azure, AWS, ITIL, PMP/PRINCE2 and ISO 27001 or equivalent are desirable, depending on the candidate’s specialization.

Minimum Experience:

• 18 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field in reputed organizations, including enterprise IT environment management.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial capacity (Manager or above), with responsibility for IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, service delivery and/or IT projects.
• Experience managing medium or large IT infrastructure with a minimum of 200 users.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary IT teams and multiple technology vendors/service providers is essential.

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Airports, airlines, aviation, transport infrastructure and other critical infrastructure.
• Large enterprises, government/PSU organizations and 24×7 operational environments.

Preferred Airport IT Experience:

• AODB, FIDS, CUPPS/CUTE, BRS/BHS interfaces and common-use systems.
• Passenger processing, access control and CCTV/VMS interfaces.
• Flight information systems, DigiYatra, resource management and AOCC/airport operational systems.
• Integration of IT systems with airlines, ground handling agencies, security agencies, BCAS-related systems and AAI/AAI-ATC interfaces.
• High availability, redundancy, disaster recovery and cybersecurity requirements in mission-critical environments.

Key Technical Competencies:

• IT infrastructure management, including servers, storage, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, firewalls, VPN, virtualization, backup and monitoring.
• Cybersecurity architecture, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, incident response, SIEM/SOC coordination and access management.
• Cloud and hybrid infrastructure, data centre and disaster recovery management, enterprise applications, databases and API/system integration.
• IT service management, SLA management and ITIL-based service delivery.
• Business continuity, backup strategy, high availability and IT disaster recovery testing.
• IT asset lifecycle management, software licensing, AMC/CMC management and technology procurement.
• IT governance, policies, SOPs, documentation, audit readiness and statutory compliance.
• Project management, budgeting, CAPEX/OPEX planning and technology implementation.
• Data protection, privacy, information security awareness and cyber hygiene.

Managerial and Leadership Competencies:

• Leading professional IT teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Vendor and contract management, SLA enforcement and commercial negotiations.
• IT prioritization, business value assessment and ROI management.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Coordination with airlines, government agencies, regulators, consultants and system integrators.
• Change management and digital transformation without compromising operational resilience or cybersecurity.
• Proven integrity, professional conduct and responsible handling of confidential information.

Additional Conditions:

• Experience must be supported by proper employment/service certificates.
• Part-time, internship and purely academic experience shall not normally be counted towards the prescribed experience.
• Senior-level experience involving ownership of IT operations, budgets, projects and teams will carry significant weight.
• Candidates must be willing to work in a 24×7 airport operational environment and attend critical incidents outside normal working hours when required.

5. Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Vacancies: 1

Monthly Salary: ₹2,20,000 (CTC), negotiable.

Maximum Age: 55 years as on 31 March 2026.

Essential Educational Qualification:

Candidates must possess either:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India; OR
• Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) qualification from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

Desirable Qualifications:

• MBA/PGDM in Finance or an equivalent postgraduate qualification in Finance/Business Administration.
• Additional professional qualifications such as CFA/ACCA may be an advantage.

Essential Experience:

• 18 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field in reputed organizations, including 5 years in senior financial management or leadership positions.
• Experience preferably in an airport, aviation, infrastructure, transportation, PSU, listed company or another large capital-intensive organization.
• Experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash-flow management, financial reporting and cost optimization.
• Experience in CAPEX/project appraisal, financing, audit, risk management and statutory/regulatory compliance.

Desirable Experience:

• Airport/aviation finance and AERA/regulatory matters.
• Infrastructure/project finance, debt restructuring and PPP projects.
• Commercial revenue optimization and development of new revenue streams.
• Dealing with government departments, statutory bodies and regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Finance function of Kannur International Airport and provide strategic financial leadership.
• Develop short-, medium- and long-term financial strategies aligned with the airport’s business plan.
• Lead annual budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and financial performance monitoring.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, treasury, borrowing and financing costs.
• Drive cost optimization, expenditure control and financial discipline.
• Evaluate CAPEX proposals, infrastructure projects and procurement proposals.
• Lead project finance evaluation, refinancing, debt restructuring and funding options.
• Monitor aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue and identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.
• Work with Commercial/BDM and Operations teams to improve financial and commercial performance.
• Ensure accurate financial statements, MIS, management dashboards and Board-level financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Ind AS/accounting standards, taxation laws, GST and statutory audit requirements.
• Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, auditors, consultants, investors, government departments and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure timely audits and financial reporting.
• Provide financial inputs for AERA tariff/MYTP matters, wherever applicable.
• Strengthen internal financial controls, risk management, audit systems and corporate governance.
• Explore restructuring of existing loans to improve cash flow and reduce the company’s financial burden.
• Lead and mentor the Finance and Accounts team.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses for airport expansion and commercial initiatives such as MRO/FBO, aviation academy, hotel/convention centre and land monetization.
• Provide financial advice and risk indicators to the Managing Director and Board.
• Support strategic negotiations with airlines, concessionaires, vendors, lenders and other stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic financial leadership and business acumen.
• Financial modelling, treasury management and project finance.
• Cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Risk management, internal controls and corporate governance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Leadership, team management, negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and Board-level presentation skills.
• Integrity, professionalism and financial independence.

Special Requirement:

Demonstrated ability to lead financial turnaround, improve cash flow and working-capital management, optimize costs, strengthen revenue generation and support sustainable growth in a capital-intensive organization.

Salary Details

The remuneration offered for the advertised positions is as follows:

The remuneration is mentioned as CTC and is negotiable, as stated in the official notification.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for all five advertised positions is 55 years as on 31 March 2026.

Age relaxation: Not specified in the official notification.

Application Fee

• Application fee: ₹500.
• The fee is non-refundable.
• The application fee is payable by all applicants.
• Applications received without the prescribed fee will be rejected.

Reservation Details

Post-wise or category-wise reservation details are not specified in the official notification.

Selection Process

The selection process will be based on an interview and/or written test.

• Applications will be screened based on the qualifications, age and experience details provided in the online application.
• If the number of eligible candidates exceeds 100, a written test will be conducted to shortlist candidates for the interview.
• The notification does not provide a detailed written examination syllabus or interview marking scheme.
• TA/DA will not be paid by Kannur International Airport for attending tests or interviews.

How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates must submit their applications through the official KIAL recruitment portal. Applications through any other method will be summarily rejected.

1. Visit the official KIAL recruitment portal using the application link provided below.
2. Check the available vacancies and select the post for which you meet the eligibility requirements.
3. Read the post-specific qualifications, experience and other conditions carefully.
4. Complete the online application with accurate personal, educational and professional details.
5. Upload a recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed format and size.
6. Upload your latest Bio-Data/Resume along with the application.
7. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹500.
8. Review the information entered in the application form and submit it online.
9. Complete the submission before the prescribed deadline of 23 November 2026 at 5:00 PM (IST).

Applications received through any method other than the online application portal will not be accepted.

Documents Required

As per the official notification, candidates are required to upload the following:

• Recent passport-size photograph: Maximum file size 21 KB.
• Photograph format: JPG, GIF or PNG.
• Photograph dimensions: 150 × 173 pixels.
• Latest Bio-Data/Resume: Must be uploaded along with the application.

The same photograph should be affixed to the admit card if the candidate is called for the next stage of the selection process.

Other documents to be produced at the interview or subsequent stages are not exhaustively specified in the notification.

Important Dates

Important: Candidates should complete the online application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.

Important Instructions for Applicants

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
• Applications are accepted through online mode only.
• All eligibility conditions relating to age, educational qualifications and experience will be determined as on 31 March 2026.
• Candidates must ensure that all information provided in the application is correct.
• Incorrect information, false declarations or suppression of material facts may result in rejection of candidature.
• Experience must be supported by appropriate employment/service certificates wherever applicable.
• Government department, PSU and autonomous body employees must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective employer or government department at the time of interview.
• Failure to produce the required NOC will result in the candidature not being considered for further processing.
• Selected candidates may be required to work in any shift assigned by the company.
• Head-IT candidates must be willing to work in a 24×7 airport operational environment and attend critical incidents outside normal working hours when required.
• KIAL reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.
• KIAL reserves the right not to fill the advertised vacancies if suitable candidates are not available.
• Candidates attempting to influence or interfere with the selection process will be disqualified, and their applications will be rejected.
• The decision of Kannur International Airport regarding eligibility, scrutiny, documents, selection and other recruitment matters will be final and binding.
• The court of jurisdiction for recruitment-related disputes will be at Kannur District.

Recruitment Queries: For issues relating to application submission, candidates should contact only the official recruitment email address mentioned in the notification: careers@kannurairport.aero

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Which organization has announced Kannur International Airport Recruitment 2026?

Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL) has announced the recruitment through Notification No. 01/KIAL/Rect/2026-27.

2. How many vacancies are available in KIAL Recruitment 2026?

There are a total of 5 vacancies across five senior-level positions.

3. Which posts are available?

The advertised posts are Head-Civil Engineering, Head-Electrical Engineering, Head-HR, Head-IT and Chief Financial Officer.

4. What is the salary offered in this recruitment?

The monthly CTC is ₹1,80,000 for the four Head positions and ₹2,20,000 for the Chief Financial Officer position. The remuneration is negotiable.

5. What is the maximum age limit?

The maximum age limit is 55 years as on 31 March 2026 for all five positions.

6. What is the educational qualification required?

The qualification differs by post. The positions require relevant first-class engineering degrees, an HR postgraduate qualification, an eligible IT degree or postgraduate qualification, or CA/CMA qualification for the CFO position.

7. What is the application fee?

The application fee is ₹500 for all applicants. It is non-refundable.

8. What is the last date to apply for Kannur International Airport Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 23 November 2026 at 5:00 PM (IST).

Final Reminder

Eligible candidates interested in senior management opportunities at Kannur International Airport should carefully review the official notification and ensure that they meet the specific educational qualification, professional experience and age requirements for their chosen post.

Submit the online application along with the required photograph, latest Bio-Data/Resume and application fee before 23 November 2026 at 5:00 PM (IST).

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