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In PAF the career of a general duties pilot is very executing and demanding. Everybody cannot measure up to its rigorous standard and sometimes aviation cadets are withdrawn from flying due to air sickness or lack of flying aptitude. Earlier these suspended cadets were withdrawn from academy and they lost crucial time in adjusting to the life in civil. The PAF has now realized that these stringently selected candidates possess great potential to become asset in other branches of the PAF like logistics, data automation, air defence weapon controllers, administration and special duties, education and metrology. Therefore,the new training scheme now offers a commission in the PAF, even if one fails to make a fighter pilot. PAF academy, Risalpur now ensures that a suspended cadet gets his BSc degree and is offered a commission in either of the above quoted branches.The air headquarters would give due consideration to the performances, indicated by suspended aviation cadets, in the allotment of ground branches.

OFFICERS CAREERS

Quality is of cardinal importance for the Pakistan Air Force, quality of equipment, training, and above all, the quality of its men. That is why the PAF is so selective in choosing the right type of young men to fly modern aircraft. Those who are selected and successfully go through a very high standard of academic and professional training can look forward to a rewarding career.

The young men we require should be intelligent, possess fine comprehension,have strong nerves, flying aptitude,confidence, and relentless determination to become fighter pilots. The academic education we impart is of international standards. A vast majority of our boys pass their BSc in first division from PAF Academy, Risalpur. Since the complexity of modern warfare can only be mastered by those who understand, interpret and utilize present day technological developments to their advantage.We enlarge the scope of the pilot's mental horizon by putting at his disposal State of the art training aids.

Life in the PAF is disciplined,demanding and many satisfactions; handsome salary, accommodation @ 5% of pay, free medical care for the entire family and parents, generous leave rules, air and rail travel at concessional rates, medical welfare scheme, officers housing scheme and group insurance etc. There are sports activities in plenty, swimming, riding, tennis, squash, golf, skiing etc. Above all, the Air Force environment is delightful because one is always in the company of cheerful, vigorous and dedicated colleagues ready to do their best for each other. To serve in PAF is a privilege which only those who serve can appreciate.

Conditions of Eligibility

Educational Qualification

- HSc/FSc (Pre-Medical / Pre-Eng) 45% marks in aggregate.

- Senior Cambridge in five subjects, should have passed
Physics and Maths or Biology in 'A' level.

- Intermediate with Physics and any of the two subjects i.e.
Maths, Statistics, Biology & Computer Science.

- GCE 'O' level in five subjects. Should have Physics,
Maths or Biology in 'A' level.

Note:-
Candidates who have appeared / are appearing in FSc final examination may also apply provided they submit a certificate from the Head of Institution that they are likely to pass FSc examination in the prescribed grade i.e. 45% aggregate marks (Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical).

Age Limit :
16 to 22 years on commencement of training.

Nationality :
Nationality Male citizens of Pakistan. Candidates with dual
nationality have to surrender their Foreign Nationality before
joining the course.

Ineligibility :

- Twice rejected / screened out by ISSB.
- Rejected by Armed Forces Appeal Medical Board or CMB PAF.
- Dismissed from any Government service or withdrawn from
any service training institution on disciplinary grounds.
- Convicted by a court of law for an offence involving moral
turpitude.
- The candidates whose original academic certificates are
found tampered with.
- The candidates who conceal any information while filling
their application forms.


Selection Procedure

- Intelligence tests, academic tests in Physics & English.
Interview and Preliminary Medical examination at PAF Selection
Centers.
- Tests by ISSB and medical examination by Central
Medical Board PAF Masroor, Karachi.
- Final Selection in order of merit by Air Headquarters.

Note:- The candidates appearing at Information & Selection Centres as well as before the ISSB must be in possession of National Identity Card or Registration Form 'B'.


Training Period

Three years of academic and flying training would lead to BSc degree. Those suspended from flying would be offered commission in any of the ground branches after undergoing 2 years training at PAF Academy, Risalpur.

Grant Of Commission:
On successful completion of prescribed training, a cadet will be commissioned in the General Duties (Pilot) Branch of the PAF.


Pay, Allowances and Benefits

Besides pay, free medical treatment for self and family. Group Insurance, Medical Welfare Scheme, Air Force Housing Scheme and Married Officers Accommodation is also admissible together with many other fringe benefits.