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:

1. Direct recruitment – Primary method via public advertisement for fresh appointments.
2. Promotion – Internal career progression (major channel for many positions).
3. Transfer – Movement of staff between departments/directorate.
4. 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)

1. Earned Leave
2. Half-pay Leave
3. Extraordinary Leave
4. Special Disability Leave
5. Study Leave
6. Maternity Leave
7. Recreation Leave
8. Preparation Leave (before major exams)
9. Sick Leave
10. 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

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.