Vacancies at Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA)

About the role

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) invites applications for professional positions to strengthen its operational and administrative teams. Selected candidates will be appointed on fixed-term contracts and may be required to serve anywhere in Pakistan. Appointments will be subject to CAA medical fitness standards and verification of original documents.

Posts and vacancies

• Flight Operations Inspector (Aeroplane) (EG-08) — 2 positions (Quota: Merit). Contract for three (03) years, extendable. Pay: Rs. 1,373,230/- per month; 5% annual increment. Maximum age: 66 years (including all age relaxations).

• Superintendent (SG-10) — 1 position (Quota: Merit). Three (03) year contract (extendable). Pay: Rs. 204,495/- (negotiable). Maximum age: 45 years (including all age relaxations).

Eligibility

• Nationality: Pakistani nationals only.

Flight Operations Inspector (Aeroplane):

• Hold or have held an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with a type rating on a commercial transport aircraft with MGTOW of 40,000 kg or more.

• Minimum 5,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command on commercial air transport aircraft with MGTOW of 40,000 kg or more.

• Ten (10) years or more experience in commercial air transport flight operations as a pilot.

• SFI/TRI/SFE/TRE endorsement on ATPL (SFE/TRE preferred).

• Experience in operational management, airline operations, safety management, compliance audit and/or regulatory oversight is a plus.

• Knowledge of ICAO Annex 6 and EU regulations in the area of operations; proficiency in MS Office; excellent safety record and high degree of professional integrity.

Superintendent (Administration):

• Bachelor's degree with at least Second Division.

• MS Office certificate.

• Minimum ten (10) years of working experience in general administration and office management including maintenance of official documents and records, data entry and management of complex schedules, preparation and processing of administrative cases, office coordination, supervision of staff and correspondence management with multiple stakeholders.

• Experience in the aviation sector, particularly in administration and operations management, will be preferred.

PCAA encourages equal employment opportunities for women and minorities. Government servants and employees of autonomous bodies/corporations must submit NOC from their current employer before interview.

How to apply

(a) Apply online using the Job Application Form at www.pcaa.gov.pk within fifteen days from the date of this advertisement (closing date below).

(b) Applicants must upload scanned copies of the certificate/degree required for the concerned post, an updated CV, and CNIC when applying.

(c) Candidates for Flight Operations Inspector must also upload a copy of the ATPL with relevant endorsements and a copy of the last page of the logbook showing flying hours.

(d) Applications that do not include the required documents will be rejected.

Submit queries or correspondence to:
Additional Director Human Resource
Headquarters Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
B-6, KDA Scheme-1, Karsaz, Karachi
Tel: 021-32521367 (Ext: 3118)

Candidates called for test/interview must produce original documents for verification. No TA/DA is admissible. Appointment is subject to CAA medical fitness. Misinformation or attempts to influence the selection process will result in disqualification.

Important dates

• Publication date: 2026-10-11.

• Closing date for online applications: 2026-10-26.

Tests and interviews will be conducted at Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta; separate notices will be issued depending on the number of candidates.