Pakistan Air Force College Of Flying Training (CFT)

In CFT , Aviation Cadets go through academic/ flying training of three years . Over the years, the college has developed a modern, scientific and systematic programme of pilot training. It aims at equipping the aviation cadets with basic flying skills along with sound academic/professional background which eventually leads to the award of BS Aviation Sciences and Management Degree by Air University Islamabad. The college has three types of trainer aircrafts namely MFI-17 Mushshak, T-37 a jet trainer of American origin and the K-8 jet trainer. Training on theses aircrafts is designed to produce pilots for Pakistan Air Force and friendly countries. Aviation cadets who successfully complete their flying training are awarded Flying wings. The college is also entrusted to conduct regular courses of Admin and special Duties, Education , Logistics, Information technology, meteorology , Accounts, Legal Officers and branch List Permanent Commission.  

Pakistan Air Force Training System

The most important peacetime activity of a fighting force is training for war , but this aspect has unique significance for PAF . The mission of service compels the PAF to train for combat with adversaries whose numerical strength and resources it cannot match. Accordingly, the PAF has traditionally organized its training programmes with a view to achieve maximum utilization of men and material . its training programmes aim at making up in quality what it lacks in quantity. Theses programmes draw heavily on the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the personnel who are entrusted to shoulder this onerous responsibility and who see to it that they prove equal to the task. The PAF always strives  to employ the most scientific and advanced techniques for training its manpower. It trains to outwit, outfight and outshoot the enemy.

The overall training system of the Pakistan Air Force can be divided into two mainstreams: training of officers and training of airmen. Over the years, the training system in the PAF has evolved into a smooth and streamlined procedure , which aims to train the selected ones for air operations and ground support. Presently, large numbers of training institutions are functioning under the Training branch. The standard of training maintained in the PAF is recognized all over the world.It is this trustworthy repute that  today the Pakistan Air Force has the credit of providing initial and specialized training to the personnel of over thirty allied countries including Bangladesh, Brunei, Indonesia ,Iran ,Jordan, Malaysia, Nepal,Nigeria,Qatar,Saudia Arabia,Sri lanka ,Sudan,Syria ,Turkey, Turkmenistan and UAE. To streamline the system of training for the officers, all the selected candidates for the various specialized branches are to report at PAF academy Risalpur. The PAF academy comprises three premier institutions i.e., College of Flying training (CFT), the college of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE) and the Flying Instructor’s School (FIS).  

Pakistan Air Force Academy Risalpur

The selected candidates proceed to the Pakistan Air Force Academy, to fulfill their cherished dream of becoming the future Fighter Pilots, Aeronautical Engineers or to serve  in other support branches. The PAF academy is located at Risalpur which is a small town in the Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa province of Pakistan. It is situated about 8 km from Nowshera , across the banks of Kabul River , on the main road to the beautiful valley of Swat. PAF academy comprises of two premier institutions: The college of flying training and the college of Aeronautical Engineering. Both these institutions are well equipped with modern workshops, laboratories, libraries, class-rooms and other academic facilities. The vast parade ground, immaculate cadet’s mess and living in accommodation presents a spectacle to behold . These institutions have bred generations of Fighter Pilots, Aeronautical engineers and Officers of other branches for the PAF and many friendly countries. 

Selection Centers of Pakistan Air Force

For further  details please visit any one of the following Pakistan Air Force's Information and Selection Centres along with all Educational Certificates,
02 Passport size attessted photographs,original Computerized National Identity Card or Form "B" and Father's CNIC

 KINDLY NOTE THAT MOBILE PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE SELECTION CENTRE

CITY                                   ADDRESS                                                                             NUMBER

ABBOTTABAD   310-MANSHERA ROAD,NEAR AYUB MEDICAL COMPLEX    0992-385157
BAHAWALPUR   10-A EXTENSION SCHEME,SATELLITE TOWN                         062-9250103
FAISALABAD      MAIN JHUNG ROAD,NEAR AIRPORT CHOWK                         041-9201199
HYDERABAD      49 SALAHUDDIND ROAD,CANTT                                               022-9201199
KARACHI             MAIN SHAHRAH E FAISAL(NEAR PAF BASE FAISAL)           021-99240999

LAHORE               14-MUNIR ROAD,MUNIR CHOWK(NEAR PAF CINEMA)       042-99220084
MIANWALI           FAZAIA ROAD OPPOSITE CUSTOM OFFICE MIANWALI      0459-350397
MULTAN               217-SHER SHAH ROAD                                                                 061-9201183
PESHAWAR          9-THE MALL,PESHAWAR CANTT                                               091-9210829
QUETTA               M.A JINNAH ROAD                                                                        081-9201753
RAWALPINDI      3-THE MALL,OPPOSITE AFIC                                                      051-5701143

SHAHEED            OPPOSITE PPOLICE LINES,NEAR DC HOUSE                          0244-9370444
BENAZIRABAD

SUKKUR              OPPOSITE GOVT. ISLAMIA COLLEGE,MINARA ROAD         071-9310409

Special Purpose Short Service Commission (SPSSC) /Short Service Commission (SSC) in Pakistan Air Force

Special Purpose Short Service Commission (SPSSC) / Short Service Commission (SSC)

Induction Twice a Year (November-December & June-July)

Engineering Branch of Pakistan Air Force:

Age: 18 to 30 years                    Nationality: Male Citizens of Pakistan

Height for male: 5 feet 4inches

Educational Qualification: BE/BSc-Engg (4 years degree) or equivalent with min CGPA 2.5 out of 4 from a reputed Pakistani/foreign university recognized by HEC and PEC in the following disciplines:-

1) Mechanical /Aerospace/ Mechatronics Engineering

2) Electronics Engineering

3)Telecom engineering

4)Computer Engineering

5)Electrical Engineering

6)Software Engineering

Education Branch of Pakistan Air Force:

Age: 21 to 30 years       Nationality:Male/Female Citizens of Pakistan

Height For Male:5 feet 4 inches               Height for Female:4 feet 10 inches

Educational Qualification: MSc/MBA/MA/BS(4 years) min 2nd Division degree – from a recognized Pakistani / Foreign university in any one of the following disciplines:-

1) Psychology

2) Mathematics

3) English

4) Physics

5) Islamiat (Takhassus from Jamia Islamia Bahawalpur will be considered as equivalent to MA islamiat) with Farigh / Fazil Dars e Nizami (Shahadat ul alamia ) from any recognized Madrassa Board of Pakistan.

Medical Branch GDMO of Pakistan Air Force:

Age:24 to 26 years         nationality: Male/Female citizens of Pakistan

Height for Male: 5 feet 4 inches                 Height for Female:4 feet 10 inches

Educational Qualification:

 MBBS degree / equivalent qualification from Pakistani/ foreign medical college/ university (degree must be recognized by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council registered under Pakistan Medical and Dental Council ordinance).Candidates must have completed minimum one year house job in an institution recognized by the PM&DC . Preference would be given to those who have relevant field experience after house job.

Medical Branch (Specialists) of Pakistan Air Force:

Age:  29 to 48 years                         Nationality: Male/Female citizens of Pakistan

Height for Male: 5 feet 4 inches                        Height for Female: 4 feet 10 inches

Educational Qualification:

FCPS/Diplomat American Board with MBBS or equivalent in the following dicsciplines from a Pakistani/foreign medical college/university recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council(PM&DC) in the following disciplines:-

1) Radiologist   2) Gynecologist   3) Pathologist    4) Skin specialist    5) Medical Specialist 6) Anesthesia   7)Surgery   8) Eye Specialist    9)  ENT specialist  10) Child specialist

Medical Branch (Dental Surgeon) of Pakistan Air Force:

Age:   23 to 28 years                      Nationality: Male / Female citizens of Pakistan

Height for Male: 5 feet 4 inches                         Height for Female: 4feet 10 inches

Educational Qualification:

BDS/equivalent recognized by PM&DC. Candidates must have completed minimum one year house job in an institution recognized by PM&DC.Preference would be given to those who have relevant field experience after house job.

Information Technology of Pakistan Air Force:

Age:  18 to 30 years                        Nationality: Male/Female citizens of Pakistan

Height for Male: 5 feet 4 inches                        Height for Female: 4 feet 10 inches

Educational Qualification:

 MSc (computer sciences / IT)/MCS/BCS(Hons)/BE in computer systems/BCS or BSc(4 years) in Computer Sciences with 02 years field experience and minimum second division from  recognized Pakistani/Foreign University.

Logistics branch of Pakistan Air Force:

Age:   18 to 30 years                      Nationality: Male / Female citizens of Pakistan

Height for Male: 5 feet 4 inches                        Height for Female: 4 feet 10 inches

Educational Qualification: 

A candidate having MBA/BBA(4 years) minimum second division or equivalent grades from a recognized Pakistani/foreign university.

Meteorology  branchof Pakistan Air Force:

Age: 18 to 30 years                        Nationality: Male/Female citizens of Pakistan

Height for Male: 5 feet 5 inches                         Height for Female: 4 feet 10 inches

Educational Qualification: MS/MSc (meteorology/physics/Maths)

Legal  branch of Pakistan Air Force:

Age:   21 to 30 years                      Nationality: Male / Female citizens of Pakistan

Height for Male:  5 feet 4 inches                        Height for Female: 4 feet 10 inches

Educational Qualification:

 LLB with minimum second division from a recognized Pakistani/Foreign university .Candidates having practical experience of Law would be given preference.

Accounts branch of Pakistan Air Force:

Age:   21 to 30 years                      Nationality: Male/Female citizens of Pakistan

Height for Male: 5 feet 5 inches                        Height for Female: 4 feet 8 inches

Educational Qualification:

 B.Com(4 year) BBA (4 Year)/MBA/M.Com/ACCA or ACMA ,BS Accounting and Finance minimum second division from a recognized Pakistani/foreign university.

Permanent Commission in Pakistan Air Force (PAF)

Induction Twice a Year (January-February & July-August)

                                     General Duty Pilot  (GDP)                                                                                  

Age:16 to 22 years
Nationality:Male/Female Citizens of Pakistan
Height: 5 feet 4 inches for both male and female (unmarried).
Educational Qualification:Must have passed with at least 60% marks in aggregate in any one of the following:-

(i)F.Sc (Pre-Engg/Pre-Medical/Comp.Sci)
(ii)"A" level with physics and maths / biology
(iii)F.Sc with physics and any two subjects i.e. Maths , Statistics , Computer Sciences & Biology
(*SPSSC for Female Candidates)


                                     Aeronautical Engineering                                                                                     

Age:16 to 22 years
Nationality:Male/Female Citizens of Pakistan
Height for Male: 5 feet 4 inches
Height for Female: 4 feet 10 inches

Educational Qualification:Must have passed Matric in First division and FSc with at least 65% marks in aggregate in any one of the following:-

(i)F.Sc (Pre-Engg) with chemistry
(ii)"A" level with physics,chemistry and maths.


Air Defence / Admin And Special Duties / Log

Age:16 to 22 years
Nationality:Male Citizens of Pakistan
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (unmarried)

Educational Qualification:Must have passed with at least 60% marks in aggregate in any one of the following:-
Log(FSc Pre Engg 60% marks)

(i)FSc(Pre Engg / Pre medical/ Comp. Sci)
(ii)"A" level with physics and maths/biology.
(iii)FSc with Physics and any two subjects i.e Maths Statistics,Computer Sciences and Biology.


Selection Procedure

*Registration through PAF Induction website, www.joinpaf.gov.pk on advertised dates.
*Intelligence test followed by Academic Test in the following subjects through e-testing:-

General Duty (Pilot),Air Defence,A&SD ========== English, Physics
Aeronautical Engineering / Log                   =========   English,Physics,Math

*Preliminary examination and interview at PAF Selection Centres.
*Short listing by Air Headquarters. (Only short listed candidates would be detailed for ISSB)
*Tests/Interview by ISSB Kohat/Gujranwala/Malir/Quetta for permanent commission.
*Final medical examination by CMB ,Lahore.
*Flying Aptitude Test(FAT) of GD(P) only.
*Final selection by Air Headquarters in order of merit.


Future Prospectus (Benefits) of Pakistan Air Force:


1)Highly competitive salary package.
2)Free medical treatment for family.
3)Free accommodation,servant and 50% concession fare by Train and Air travel.
4)Membership of Air Force Officers Housing Scheme(AFOHS)
5)training and posting in different cities of Pakistan and abroad.
6)Internationally recognized courses.
7)Deputation and courses abroad.

Organization (Pakistan Air Force)

The overall operational and administrative control of Pakistan Air force is vested in the Chief of the Air Staff who exercises this function through air Headquarters . He is assisted by Vice Chief of the Air Staff and six Deputy Chiefs of Air Staff who control and administer the disciplines of Operations,Administration,training,Engineering,Support and Personnel in the Pakistan Air force.


The flying operations of the Pakistan Air force are carried out and supported by a number of operational , training and maintenance Air bases located all over the country.the respective base commanders are responsible for the operational readiness and combat efficiency of their central and southern,each Commanded by an Air Officer commanding (AOC), who is responsible to the Chief of Air staff.The field command structure is designed to ensure coordination among the various fighting elements of the three services as well as understanding of one another's role in the defense of the country.Each base embodies a well-knit community of officers and men who operate and maintain the various weapon system of the Air force and is well equipped to cater for all the needs of the personnel deployed there. an Air base is not only a place of work but a home for its personnel.


        the Air Defense Command (ADC) maintains a year-round 24 hours surveillance of the national Air Space and controls all Air Defense activities of the Pakistan Air Force.The Air Defense Command exercises the operational control over all the Air Defence elements (Interceptor Fighters, Surface to Air Missiles and Anti Air Craft Guns etc) which are fully integrated with other weapon systems of Pakistan Air Force  to form a cohesive and potent deterrent force. Geographically the Air Defense of the country is organized on a regional basis for greater efficiency,each region being looked after by a Sector Headquarters.   

History of Pakistan Air Force

Pakistan Air force was established as the Royal Pakistan Air Force in 1947 with only a handful of personnel and scant resources. Is has undergone many evolutionary changes in the short span of its history.It has matured rapidly and its airmen have successfully contested numerically superior enemies in the air;both in the sub-continent and elsewhere. Today,it stands as one of the most well organised and well maintained forces in the region.Is command and administrative structures have been refashioned from time to time keep pace with its expansion and modernization programs.


             Quality is the hallmark of Pakistan Air Force. In order to maintain its traditions of professional excellence, the Pakistan Air Force is selective in choosing suitable candidates to fly,operate , maintain and support its sophisticated aircraft and equipment . Those who are selected and successfully complete Pakistan Air Force's exhaustive and strenuous training cn look forward to honorable and rewarding careers.


    Life in the Pakistan Air force is undoubtedly disciplined and demanding. From a pilot officer to the highest ranks , immensely consequential responsibilities are entrusted to the individuals . This task is accomplished through a thorough system of training which caters for specialized  know ledge about the world, military tactics and material sciences. The training imparted to the Pakistan Air Force personnel from day to day one on wards, throughout their career progression, is most precisely carved and tailored to make them a wholesome person.

Welcome to the Pakistan Air Force

The PAF congratulates you on your brave choice to join an elite force in the defence of Pakistan.We the personnel of PAF,have the privilage of living our dreams.Wheather we fly,operate,maintain or support sophisticated weapon system,we are bonded by our common desire to serve the nation.The PAF is proud of its illustrious past which is chronicled with the blood of heroes like Rafiqui and Minhas.Moving to the future,the men and women of PAF are committed to develop a hard-hitting and forever "second to none" fighting force : that is the kind of people we are looking for.

The blog will give you some idea of the Pakistan Air Force,its induction system and subsequent training.The first thing to be said is that our standards are high and we insist in applying them . If you are motivated and committed to defend the aerial frontiers of Pakistan while living your life to the fullest in an organisation that is the "Pride of the nation",then PAF offers you many career options.

While we endeavor to make induction in the PAF as convenient as possible yet you will have to apply yourself, mind and soul , to come up to the stipulated standards. Most of our  testing is done on computers and is based on user friendly methods.The induction process is designed not only to evaluate you but also to provide you with a learning experience.So follow your dreams and put in your best.

                Meanwhile , wish you good luck in your endeavors!


Group Captain Shahbaz Imtiaz (Director human Resource Induction)