Career in Pakistan
Air Force
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Join
Pakistan Air Force
Serve the Nation with
Honour and Dignity
Air
force is an important branch of the Defence system
of
Pakistan.
The development that has been occurred so rapidly in the Defence system,
the importance of air force in today’s modern world is increasing. The
duty of
air force is to defend the aerial
boundaries of the country, check the aggression of the enemy.
During the war air force provides cover to the army.
Nature of work
For an officer in Pakistan Air Force, The
fundamental duty is to maintain effectiveness of
different branches of air force. Officers perform administrative duties
according to their rank. Some officers are trained in special branch.
Officers of General Duty Branch are trained to fly air craft.
These officers are responsible for the flying of air craft and aerial
operation. Ground branch consists of air traffic controllers who
are responsible for safe flying of air craft and guidance to air craft.
Flight controllers keep an eye on the flying activities of the air
craft. System officers perform the duty of aerial Defence and related
jobs. 
Photographic interpreter analyze the information received
from the spy plane. Officers from
engineering branch look after
and monitor the technical aspects of the air craft. Supply
branch’s officers are responsible to provide necessary stuff, weapons
and equipments. Officers from administrative branch provide
services of accounting, education, training, food and physical training.
Security branch consists of police and air force security.
Work environment
Officers in air force have to work together in a closely atmosphere.
They can be posted anywhere in
Pakistan or abroad for any period of time. People related to
administrative branch have to work in offices. Air system engineers
work in the hangers outside or inside. Communication electronics’ branch
officers work in system control room. Air traffic controller and
fighter controller always work in dim light. Pilots fly air craft.
Personal characteristics
An air
force officer must have administrative and leader ship qualities.
He
must be alert, mobilize and the best anticipator of the situation.
Self
confident, Courage and valor are the requirements of the officers in
air force.
Talented and dignified Youth having fervor of Working with team spirit
can choose air force as career.
Future prospects in Air
Force
Talented and eligible youths are trained in PAF
Academy. After passing out they are inducted in air force as flying
officer or aeronautical engineer. After training recruits are
commissioned as plight lieutenant. One can be promoted to escorden
leader, wing commander or group captain.
Regular Commission
General Duty Pilot in
Pakistan Air Force
This
is the most attractive branch for youth and a test to fly fighter air
craft, flying in the heights of the sky and protect the aerial borders
of the country. Two years academic qualification of B.Sc is provided to
the selected candidate in PAF academy Risalpur. Successfully completing
the B.Sc course, the cadets are trained for one and a half years in the
field of air flying. At the end of this training period cadets are
commissioned as pilot officer in Air Force giving them B.Sc (engineering)
degree.
Aeronautical Engineer in Pakistan
Air Force
To
mobilize and activate the aircrafts and equipments of ground
installations of the Pakistan Air Force are the duties of the
aeronautical engineers. For this purpose, officers of such caliber are
needed who can make the efficiency of aircrafts, machines and equipments
more effective and useful. 3 ½ years training is provided to cadets in PAF
College of aeronautical engineering. Those who successfully complete
the training are commissioned as flying officer in Air Force along with
B.Sc (engineer) degree.
Eligibility criteria for
commission in PAF
Qualification: Intermediate science
Pre-engineering in second division
Age: 16
to 22 years
Youth
are generally selected for the following two branches
o
General Duty Pilot
o
Aeronautical engineer
Selection procedure in
Pakistan Air Force
The
preliminary tests are conducted at selection centers which are consisted
of
o
A written examination
o
Intelligence tests
o
Interview
o
Physical fitness/medical test
The
candidates who qualify the preliminary tests are sent to
Inter Services
Selection Board (ISSB) for further tests and a thorough final medical
examination. A final merit list of the successful candidate is arranged
in the Air Head Quarters.
Special
Purpose Short Service Commission (SPSSC)
1. Engineering Branch
Nationality
: Pakistani
Age
: 18 to 30 years
Marital
Status: Single/Married
Rank
: Flying Officer
Qualification : BE/B.Sc
(2nd Division) in
I. Avionics Engineering
II. Electronics engineering
III. Telecommunication Engineering
2.
Education Branch
Nationality
: Pakistani
Age
: 18 to 30 years
Marital
Status: Single/Married
Rank
: Flying Officer
Qualification : M.A/M.Sc
(2nd Division) in
I. Psychology
II. English
III. Physics
IV. Mathematics
V. Commerce
3.
Medical Branch (GDMO)
Nationality
: Pakistani
Age
: 25 to 28 years
Marital
Status: Single/Married
Rank
: Flight Lieutenant
Qualification : M.B.B.S
(2nd Division)
4. Medical Branch (Specialists)
Nationality
: Pakistani
Age
: 25 to 45 years
Marital
Status: Single/Married
Rank
: Squadron Leader
Qualification : M.B.B.S
(2nd Division)
Selection
Procedure for Special Service Commission in PAF
-
Registration
at PAF information & Selection Centers
-
Intelligence
Test followed by Academic Test in following categories:
-
Engineering
: General Proficiency Test
-
Education
: Academic Test in the relevant subjects
-
Medical
:
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Initial
Medical Examination and interview at I & S Centers.
-
Interview by
AHQ Special Selection Board.
-
ISSB tests
for Psychologists only.
-
Final
medical examination at CMB, Karachi.
PAF information and Selection Centers
Please
contact the following PAF information and selection centers for further
details:
|
Center |
Address |
Phone |
|
Abbottabad |
310, Mansehra Road |
0992-385157 |
|
Bahawalpur |
10-A Extension
Scheme Satellite Town |
062-9250103 |
|
D.I.Khan |
Fazal Shaheed Road,
D.I. Khan Cantt |
0961-9280311 |
|
Faisalabad |
Agriculture
University Campus |
041-9201199 |
|
Hyderabad |
49, Salahuddin Sarak |
022-9200936 |
|
Karachi |
231-B, Dr.Daud Pota Road
(Near Mehran Hotel) |
021-9240999 |
|
Mianwali |
TMA Rest House,
Committee Chowk Balu Khel Road |
0459-234397 |
|
Lahore |
14-Munir Road,Munir
Chowk (Near PAF Cinema) |
042-9220084 |
|
Multan |
217, Sher Shah Road |
061-9201183 |
|
Peshawar |
9, The Mall Peshawar
Cantt |
091-9210829 |
|
Quetta |
61-A Chaman Housing Scheme |
081-9201753 |
|
Rawalpindi |
Near PAF Cinema Chaklala |
051-5701143 |
|
Sukkur |
Minara Road,
Opposite Govt Islamia College |
071-9310409 |
Useful
Links:
http://www.paf.gov.pk
http://www.ispr.gov.pk
http://www.pafcombat.com
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