Experience Requirements

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Pakistan Air Force offers you not only a job but a promising career as well. It offers a range of work experiences that you can put to use in building a successful career. Whether you have done FSc or about to earn a graduate degree in Engineering, Medical and Information Technology etc., a career is waiting for you in PAF. Being a pilot, PAF makes you rise high in your career and test your potentials; being an Engineer or Doctor, PAF provides you all the opportunities to excel in your profession. It is not all about aircraft or pilot, PAF makes you stand out in a number of disciplines and occupations wherein you not only earn professional efficacy but also grow personally with a sense of achievement. We provide you career according to your interest and aptitude. PAF provides you the most modern facilities, conducive environment and unmatched way of life where the best in you comes out.
PROMOTION

Promotion policy is governed by Personnel Branch, Air Headquarters and may be revised from time to time after approval by the CAS. Suitability of officers for promotion is based on the following guidelines:-
• Overall performance during service
• Clearance of respective promotion examination
• Experience of command appointments
• Staff and Command Course reports
• Disciplinary disposals
• Medical Fitness
Security Clearance
Initial rank granted to airmen on passing out from training institutions LAC/SAC depending upon the training tenure. General procedure for further promotion is made under the following guidelines:-
• Service tenure
• Clearance of respective promotion examinations
• Overall performance during service
• Disciplinary disposals
Medical Fitness
Promotion of PAF civilians is carried out on seniority-cum-fitness basis and subject to availability of vacancies and recommendation of Departmental Promotion Committee. Guidelines of Ministry of Defence and rules contained in Establishment Code are followed while conducting Departmental Promotion Committee Meetings. Those who are found fit for promotion in all respects, are promoted to next higher grades and deemed on probation for a stipulated period of time. After clearing probation satisfactorily, the incumbents are absorbed on regular basis.

INTRODUCTION
PAF was born on 14th of August 1947, with the independence of Pakistan. The growth of PAF is a story of unusual struggle and sacrifice. A tiny auxiliary Service, with a small number of personnel and insignificant equipment, emerging as a powerful weapon of the country’s defence, was a thrilling phenomenon. The dedication of its pioneers shaped the future of a force, destined to gain respect, after proving its worth in the wars of 1965 and 1971, where it outclassed a much larger enemy, India. The story of PAF is a tale of development, despite heavy odds and limitations. It is the narration of a nation’s desire, for preserving its freedom, through the use of technology and willpower, working side by side.
PAF made a humble beginning with two fighter and one transport Squadrons, a negligible infrastructure, non-existent command structure, and almost nil maintenance facilities. All it had was the courage and determination of a handful of its personnel, who left no stone unturned, in shaping PAF into the Air Force of today.

The modernization programme taken up by PAF in 1952 paid dividends in times to come. In a phased programme, the ‘Halifax’, ‘Tempest’, ‘Attacker’, ‘Tiger Moth’, ‘Viking’, ‘Dakota’ and ‘Fury’ aircraft were progressively retired. With American, French and Chinese acquisitions, the PAF started flying F-86s, B-57s, F-104 Starfighters, F-6s and Mirages. This modernization programme started with the induction of F-86 Sabre, which changed the whole system of training, maintenance and operations. Air Power, was thus a major player in 1965 war, where the role played by both rival Air Forces, directly influenced outcome of the conflict. Particularly for the PAF, 1965 war brought out its fighting spirit, and implanted a culture of devotion and sacrifice.
Six years later, PAF once again met the call of duty for defence of the motherland. During 1971, separation of East Pakistan was a serious blow to the country. However, PAF fought valiantly on both fronts, and sacrificed blood for honour of the country.
Keenly learning from its war-experience and global developments, PAF embarked on a modernization programme for its Air Defence system. Pakistan Air Defence System known as ‘PADS’ was inducted to bolster PAF’s Air Defence Ground Environment. F-16 induction in the early 80s, brought in another era of technological resurgence for the PAF. Modern machines enabled PAF to master latest Air Power capabilities and techniques. These capabilities were put to good use during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The long period of mid and late 80s, was another test for PAF's fighting elements. Air Defence Alerts and Day / Night scrambles continued throughout the conflict, resulting in the shooting down of numerous intruding Soviet aircraft.
The post-Afghan war period for the PAF is a story of sanctions and of determination, to survive in a sanctioned environment. However, the ‘Pressler’, ‘Glenn’ and other Amendments, failed to dampen PAF’s spirit. Induction of F-7P and A-5 aircraft, was meant to offset the impact of these sanctions. Indigenization and integral strength of the organization, resulted in generating even more flying during the sanctioned period, in order to maintain operational preparedness.
Today PAF has 20 fighter Squadrons, an automated network of Air Defence Radars, complex maintenance facilities and an elaborate administration setup. In order to accomplish its mission in war, and to train for it in peacetime, PAF has evolved an adaptable and responsive organisation.
INDUCTION IN PAKISTAN AIR FORCE
AS AN OFFICER
Quality is of cardinal importance for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), quality of equipment, quality of training and above all the quality of its men. PAF is selective in choosing the right type of young men as pilots to fly modern aircraft. Those who are selected and successfully go through a high standard of academic and professional training can look forward to a rewarding career in General Duty (Pilot) Branch. Engineers selected in PAF play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the operational efficiency of Air Force. They lead a team of highly skilled technicians to ensure that all weapon systems operate to the optimum capacity and efficiency. Without Logistic support, even a well-prepared plan cannot be properly executed. In this regard, a well-organized logistic system is essentially required in which meticulous and industrious young men render their services and make full use of acquired knowledge related to supply and operational activities. Accurate and rapid information / data processing is a prerequisite for all management, logistic and operational plans and their day-to-day running. Young men with talent for computer related work can lead to enjoyable gratifying life as IT officer in the PAF.
An Air Defence officer operates sophisticated radars, acts as the far seeing eyes of a fighter pilot and often gives the edge to come out victorious in aerial battles. A challenge worth meeting indeed. Efficient and effective administration is an intrinsic requirement of combat-oriented service. Intelligent and energetic young men in this specialty are chosen. Education officers in PAF make a meaningful contribution in order to groom and train officers to play their role effectively and efficiently. They respond adaptively to a variety of tasks, which they are expected to perform. PAF being a complex organization , requires to manage its finance with the expertise of hard working and painstaking staff of the Accounts Branch.
AF offers opportunity to those citizens of Pakistan who can make a positive and effective contribution in the finance management, having the flair to deal with figures and details. In the interpretation of PAF law and advising on legal matters, the Legal Branch of the PAF offers cohesive and disciplined functioning. Meteorological officers monitor the vast skies, analyze the seasonal changes and forecast the weather for the efficient flying and accurate combat preparedness of the PAF.
Depending upon requirements, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) offers three types of Commission in various branches of the PAF in the Officers Cadre like Permanent Commission (PC), Special Purpose Short Service Commission (SPSSC) and Short Service Commission (SSC).
INDUCTION IN PAKISTAN AIR FORCE
AS AN AIRMEN
This is an era of revolutions in the scientific world. The war has advanced from one-to-one fighting to nuclear and inter continental missile system and remote control weapons, with minimum reaction time.
As Pakistan has strengthened its Army and Navy; it has also provided its Air force with latest aircraft like A-5, F-7, Mirage, F-16 and JF-17. Moreover continuous efforts are being made for the procurement of the latest aircraft. The aim is not only to make use of the latest military technology but to formulate an effective war strategy. The objective is also to train technical manpower, which is capable enough to exploit full potential of the available technology.
Quality is the hallmark of Pakistan Air Force. The selection system of PAF is designed to be lengthy & tough, as a result only capable individuals can be inducted. In order to maintain its traditions of professional excellence, the PAF is quite selective in choosing the right type of young men to maintain and support its sophisticated aircraft and equipment. Those who are selected and successfully complete PAF exhaustive and strenuous training can look forward to a rewarding, noble and honorable career.
PAF offers a wide variety of these careers to the citizens of Pakistan. Life in the PAF is undoubtedly disciplined and demanding but then there are many rewards like handsome salary, accommodation, free medical facilities for self and family, generous leave and Air/Rail passage at concessional rates.
Moreover, the Air Force environment is delightful because one is always in the company of cheerful, energetic and dedicated men who are ready to do their best for each other. This privilege can only be appreciated by those who serve in this elite force.
INDUCTION IN PAKISTAN AIR FORCE
AS A CIVILIAN
Like uniformed personnel, civilians also play a vital role in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). They are working side by side with the uniformed personnel.
There are two types of civilians working in the PAF. Those working in Air HQs are called higher formation civilians and others in Bases/Units are called lower formation civilians. The primary roles of civilians in the PAF are as under:

To provide skill not available with personnel in uniform
To provide continuity in the smooth functioning of operations / administration in PAF
To help uniform personnel to concentrate on primary military duties
Various PAF Civilian Cadres and their Selection Criteria / Schedule:
These are 128 different Cadres of Civilians in the PAF starting from BPS-1 to BPS-19. There are following groups in Civilian Cadres as:
Civilian Gazetted Officers
Ministerial Staff
Technical Staff
Storekeeping Staff
Driving Staff
Cooking Staff
Drawing Staff

Medical Staff
Miscellaneous Staff
Class-IV Staff
Proper induction of civilians and effective manning of the PAF establishment has paramount importance. It contributes to achieve optimum utilization of civilian manpower by keeping the right man on the right job. This could only be done by selecting qualified persons in each cadre, for which different recruitment rules have been framed by the PAF with the approval of Govt of Pakistan. Briefly following conditions are kept in view while inducting civilians in the PAF:
Availability of Vacancy:
There should be a vacant post available.
Age Limit:
The age of a candidate should not be less than 18 years at the time of enrolment. Generally, the maximum age is 25 years for most of the trades except Technical and Driving/Class-IV Staff for which it is 28 years and 30 years respectively.
For retired personnel of the Armed Forces of Pakistan the upper age Limit is relaxable up to maximum 15 years. Relaxation of 3 years is also admissible for candidates belong to FATA/FANA, backward areas of Sindh & Baluchistan and to the scheduled castes. Moreover, presently a general relaxation up to 5 years has also been allowed by the Government.
Educational Qualification:
Different academic/professional qualification has been laid down for each cadre. Candidates seeking employment in any cadre mentioned above must fulfil the minimum academic/professional qualifications.
Medical Fitness:
A candidate selected as civilian in PAF must be medically fit. However, there is an exception for disabled persons for which 2% quota has been reserved.
Provincial/Regional Quota:
Under the provision of constitution of Pakistan, the regional/provincial quota fixed by the Govt, is observed at the time of inducting civilians in PAF.