Hindustan Aeronautics Limited or popularly known as HAL is a state-owned Navratna Aerospace and Defence Company which is located in Bangalore, Karnataka. The organisation functions under the aegis of the Indian Ministry of Defence. The PSU is owned by the government and contributes the majority of its share rendering its services to the aerospace industry like:- manufacturing and assembly of aircraft, navigation and related communication equipment and airports operation.
In its achievements is included building the first military aircraft in South Asia. At present, HAL has taken big projects in hands such as designing, fabrication and assembly of aircraft, jet engines, helicopters and their spare parts. The company lends its services nationwide. Its landmark manufacturing plants are in operation at Nasik, Korwa, Kanpur, Koraput, Lucknow, Bangalore and Hyderabad.
The Navratna company has a long tradition of association with international and domestic aerospace agencies such as Airbus, Dassault Aviation, RSK MiG, Boeing, Sukhoi Aviation Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Elbit Systems, BAE Systems, Israel Aircraft Industries, Rolls-Royce plc, MBDA, EADS, Tupolev, Ilyushin Design Bureau, Dornier Flugzeugwerke, the Indian Aeronautical Development Agency and the Indian Space Research Organisation.
The company has joint ventures with names like- BAeHAL Software Ltd, Indo Russian Aviation Ltd, Snecma HAL Aerospace Pvt. Ltd, Samtel HAL Display System Ltd, HALBIT Avionics Pvt. Ltd, HAL Edgewood Technologies Private Ltd, Infotech HAL Limited, Tata HAL Technologies Ltd, International Aerospace Manufacturing Private Ltd, Multirole Transport Aircraft Limited
Positions in HAL
Recruitment of freshers in HAL takes place in three streams as Management/ Design Trainees (Executives); Technician; and Diploma Trainees (Workmen). The induction of meritorious and fresh Engineering Graduates and other Professionals as Trainees is linked to each of the programs with required background, competencies and skill sets.
There are divisions in these 3 basic streams:
| Accessories Division, Lucknow | Aerospace Division, Bangalore | Aero Engine Research & Design Centre | Aerospace Composites Division |
| Aircraft Division, Bangalore | Aircraft Manufacturing Division, Nasik | Aircraft Overhaul Division, Nasik | Aircraft Research & Design Centre |
| Aircraft Upgrade R&D centre, Nasik | Airport Services Centre | AII | ASERDC, Luckhnow |
| Avionics Division, Korwa | Barrackpore Division | Engine Division, Bangalore | Facilities Management Division, Lucknow |
| Foundry & Forge Division, Bangalore | Gas Turbine R&D Centre, Koraput | HAL Corporate Office | HAL Management Academy |
| HAL School | Helicopter Division, Bangalore | Helicopter MRO Division, Bangalore | IJT-LSP Division, Bangalore |
| IMGT Division, Bangalore | Kasaragod Division | LCA Tejas Division, Bangalore | Medical & Health Unit |
| Mission & Combat system R & D Centre | Overhauled Division, Bangalore | Rotary Wing Research & Design Centre | SLRDC, Hyderabad |
| Sukhoi Engine Division, Koraput | TAD, Kanpur | TARDC, Kanpur | Technical training Institute (TTI) |
| Bangalore Complex | Engine Division, Koraput | Avionics Division, Hyderabad |
Recruitment through GATE
Candidates interested in applying can apply through direct medium i.e. filling applications responding to advertisements or through GATE. through GATE, individuals can apply for the post of Management Trainee (Technical)- Mechanical (Mechanical, Mechanical & Industrial Engg./ Mechanical & Production Engg.), Electrical (Electrical/ Electrical & Instrumentation), Electronics ( Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics), Management Trainee (Civil) and Design Trainee.
Financial Highlights
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has achieved Sales Turnover of Rs. 15,622 Crore during the Financial year 2014-15. The Profit of the Company (Profit Before Tax) soared to Rs. 3,173 Crores.
| Particulars | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | Rupees in Crores Growth over previous year |
| Sales | 15128 | 15622 | 3.26% |
| Value of Production | 15867 | 16289 | 2.65% |
| Gross Block | 3729 | 4023 | 7.88% |
The year 2015-16 has been the Year of Platinum Jubilee for HAL with the completion of 75 years of continuous journey by your Company in serving the nation. During the year, the Company recorded highest ever turnover of ` 16,736 Cr. and registered a growth of 7.14 % in comparison with the turnover of the previous year. The Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the year 2015-16 is ` 3,288 Cr. in comparison with the previous year PBT of ` 3173 Cr. HAL also contributed to the nation’s exchequer to the tune of ` 4284 Cr. (excluding applicable taxes), by way of buy-back of shares. The Company produced 60 numbers of new Aircraft and Helicopters in addition to the production of Engines and Accessories at its various Divisions.
Man Power of HAL
Total Employees as on 31.03.2016OfficersWorkmenTotal Workmen
| Direct | Indirect | |||
| 30,300 | 9,360 | 12,789 | 8,151 | 20,940 |
