The Electrical And Instrument Training Institute

The Electrical And Instrument Training Institute was established in 1962, when it was first known as the No. 5 Ground Training School. It was in 1980 that the name was changed to The Electrical and Instrument Training Institute.

It was initially set up to train airmen to take up their responsibilities as Electrical and Instrument Fitters. After 1980, its scope extended to imparting training for Missile Fitters and Photo Tradesmen.

The Institute provides training for the following trades:

• Electrical Fitters
  Individuals inducted to be Electrical Fitters are provided training for a period of 80 weeks. The training prepares them to undertake maintenance and upkeep of all aircraft, ground and armament related electrical equipment. This training begins after receiving basic combatant training at the Administrative Training Institute for 24 weeks.
  
  
• Instrument Fitter
  Airmen allocated the trade of Instrument Fitter are imparted training for 80 weeks in the maintenance and servicing of special instruments. However, they first receive basic combatant training for 24 weeks at the Administrative Training Institute, before being routed here.
  
  
• Plant Maintenance Fitter (E)
  After 24 weeks of training at Administrative Training Institute, where basic combatant training is imparted, a period of 80 weeks is allocated for preparing airmen for the responsibility of Plant Maintenance Fitter. Their curriculum includes imparting a knowledge of engineering drawing, use of electrical measuring instruments, besides training in technical administration and logistic procedure.
  
  
• Photo Technician
  Training is imparted to prepare trainees to undertake any task pertaining to indoor and outdoor photography, maintenance and installation of photographic equipment. The period of training is 80 weeks, after an initial period of 24 weeks at the Administrative Training Institute for Basic Combatant Training.
  
  
• Missile Fitters
  After 24 weeks of basic combatant training at the Administrative Training Institute, airmen assigned as Electrical Fitters (Electrical) are given 40 weeks of initial training. After this, Advanced Stage Trade Training is imparted for 32 weeks to Missile Fitters (Electronics, Electrical and Mechanical Streams).

  The Institute also offers the following courses for in-service personnel:

  • Qualified Technical Instructors' Course for the Electronics trades
    
  • Conversion Training to photo technicians for a period of 36 weeks
    
  • Specialist Phase Training for Plant Maintenance Fitters (E)

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