Aeronautical Engineering
Permanent / Short Service Commission
Age
16–22 (PC) | Up to 30 (SSC)
Education
FSc Pre-Eng (65%) or BE Degree
Training
4 Years at CAE, PAF Academy
Gender
Male (PC) | Male/Female (SSC)
Overview
Trains engineers for maintenance, development, and technical management of PAF aircraft and systems. Cadets study at the College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE) at PAF Academy Risalpur, earning a BE in Aerospace or Avionics Engineering.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pakistani citizen
- Unmarried for Permanent Commission/FSc intake
- PC Age: 16–22 years | SSC Age: Up to 26–30 years
- PC: FSc (Pre-Engineering) with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics — min. 65%
- FSc Computer Science or DAE (Avionics/Mechanical/Electrical) sometimes accepted
- SSC Graduates: 4-year BE/BSc in Aerospace, Avionics, Mechanical, or Electronics — min. 2.5 CGPA or 62.5%
- Degrees must be HEC & PEC recognized
- Height (Male): Min. 5'4" (163 cm) | Height (Female): Min. 4'10" (147 cm)
- Corrective glasses permitted for engineering branch (unlike pilots)
Commission & Training
Commissioned As
Pilot Officer | Degree: BE Aerospace / BE Avionics Engineering
Training Duration
4 years at College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE), PAF Academy Risalpur
Commission Type
Permanent / Short Service Commission
Selection Process
Online Registration
Apply at joinpaf.gov.pk during announced intake.
Intelligence & Academic Tests
Physics, Mathematics, English (PC) or Engineering subjects (SSC graduates).
Initial Medical Examination
General health and physical standards assessment.
Initial Interview
Personality and motivation assessment.
Physical Fitness Test
Run, push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups.
ISSB (5 Days)
Full ISSB assessment.
Final Medical Board (CMB)
Comprehensive medical at Central Medical Board.
Final Selection (AHQ)
Air Headquarters merit list and joining instructions.
