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Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) Jobs 2025 — Additional Directors, Safety Inspector, Sr. Joint Director (ICAO Cell) & Deputy Director IT (Situation Vacant Notice 07/2025, Karachi)
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has announced Situation Vacant Notice No. 07/2025 inviting applications from qualified professionals to join its national aviation regulatory team in Karachi (with service anywhere in Pakistan as required). Positions include Additional Director Air Transport (International Regulations) EG-07, Additional Director Flight Operations, Ops & Regulations EG-07, Additional Director – Aviation Promotion & Support Unit EG-07, Safety Inspector PEL EG-06, Sr. Joint Director – ICAO Cell EG-06, and Deputy Director IT Systems EG-03. All roles are merit-based, offered on a three-year contract (extendable) with negotiable monthly pay and 5% annual increment. The keyphrase for this hiring is “PCAA Jobs 2025 Karachi (Situation Vacant Notice 07/2025)”.
1) Job Position Details (Table)
| Post / Grade | No. of Posts | Prescribed Qualification & Experience (Essentials) | Quota & Pay / Contract | Age Limit* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Director Air Transport (International Regulations) – EG-07 | 01 | 16 years of education in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Aviation Management, International Law, Business Administration, or LLM with at least 2nd Division from an HEC-recognized university. 15+ years experience in Aviation/Aviation Management, including 5 years at middle management (public or private sector). Exposure to bilateral air services agreements, negotiations with ICAO/IATA, and aviation policy/regulation preferred. | Merit-01; Pay: Rs. 573,850/- per month (negotiable) + 5% annual increment; Contract: 3 years (extendable). | Max 57 years (inclusive of all relaxations). |
| Additional Director / Flight Operations, Ops & Regulations – EG-07 | 01 | Pakistani national. Must hold or have held an ATPL with type rating on a Commercial Transport Aircraft (MTOW ≥ 40,000 kg). Either 3,000 hours as PIC on Commercial Air Transport aircraft or served as Nominated Postholder (Flight Operations) as a Pilot. 10+ years operational experience as a Pilot. Preference for leadership roles in aviation. Strong knowledge of ICAO SARPs, State Safety Programme (SSP) & Safety Management System (SMS). Proficiency in MS Office, strong interpersonal skills, and high professional integrity. | Merit-01; Pay: Rs. 573,850/- per month (negotiable) + 5% annual increment; Contract: 3 years (extendable). | Max 57 years (inclusive of all relaxations). |
| Additional Director – Aviation Promotion & Support Unit – EG-07 | 01 | 16 years of education in Aviation Management / Business Administration / Engineering Sciences from an HEC-recognized university. 15+ years overall experience in a multinational/government/semi-government organization in management, business development, business analysis, media relations, and digital communications/social media. Skills: strong grasp of aviation (esp. ICAO SARPs), excellent communication, interpersonal & presentation skills. | Merit-01; Pay: Rs. 573,850/- per month (negotiable) + 5% annual increment; Contract: 3 years (extendable). | Max 57 years (inclusive of all relaxations). |
| Safety Inspector – Personnel Licensing (PEL) – EG-06 | 01 | Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an HEC-recognized institute OR hold/have held a Pakistani CPL or ATPL (pilot) OR a Pakistani ATCL/AML. 10+ years experience in aviation. Safety Oversight exposure is an advantage. Must be conversant with ICAO Annexes & SARPs and CAA regulations; capable of drafting and modifying licensing procedures. Strong analytical, decision-making, reporting and MS Office skills. | Merit-01; Pay: Rs. 489,880/- per month (negotiable) + 5% annual increment; Contract: 3 years (extendable). | Max 62 years (inclusive of all relaxations). |
| Sr. Joint Director – ICAO Cell – EG-06 | 01 | Graduate + LL.B (at least 2nd Division/CGPA) from an HEC-recognized university. 10+ years experience handling legal matters; preference for candidates with government/semi-government/corporate experience. Familiarity with international air law, ICAO framework, and legal drafting/negotiations is desirable. | Merit-01; Pay: Rs. 489,880/- per month (negotiable) + 5% annual increment; Contract: 3 years (extendable). | Max 50 years (inclusive of all relaxations). |
| Deputy Director IT Systems – EG-03 | 01 | Bachelor’s/Master’s (16 years) in Computer Science/IT/Telecom/Electrical/Electronics (min 2nd Division) from an HEC-recognized university. 2+ years hands-on experience in system administration across Windows & Linux, plus virtualization, email platforms, HCI, SAN/NAS, and server management with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) expertise. Microsoft/VMware/Azure/Amazon (or equivalent) certifications preferred. | Merit-01; Pay: Rs. 308,309/- per month (negotiable) + 5% annual increment; Contract: 3 years (extendable). | Upper age limit as per advertisement; inclusive of all relaxations. |
*Age limits include all admissible relaxations. Candidates must meet the limit on the closing date of the online application.
2) About Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority ✈️
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) is the national aviation regulator responsible for air navigation services, airport management, aviation safety and security regulation, and compliance with ICAO standards. With headquarters in Karachi, PCAA oversees operational safety, licensing, air transport policy, and bilateral air services agreements, while facilitating sustainable growth of the aviation sector. Joining PCAA means contributing to safe skies, robust regulation, and better passenger experiences across Pakistan.
Why these roles matter
- Air Transport (International Regulations): Shapes Pakistan’s slot in global skies through bilateral negotiations, traffic rights, and compliance with ICAO/IATA frameworks.
- Flight Operations (Ops & Regulations): Ensures operators meet operational safety, SSP/SMS requirements, and PIC competencies.
- Aviation Promotion & Support Unit: Strengthens stakeholder engagement, business development, and digital communications to support PCAA’s public interface.
- Safety Inspector (PEL): Oversees licensing, aligns national practices with ICAO Annexes, and strengthens safety oversight.
- ICAO Cell (Legal): Supports treaty interpretation, international air law, and state compliance.
- IT Systems: Keeps mission-critical systems resilient with HA/DR, cybersecurity practices, and hybrid infrastructure stewardship.
3) Who Should Apply (Quick Fit Guide)
- Aviation executives with deep exposure to regulatory negotiations, bilateral agreements, traffic rights, and inter-governmental coordination.
- Senior pilots with ATPL, type ratings on heavy transport aircraft (≥40,000 kg MTOW), and substantial PIC hours or postholder experience.
- Aviation communicators/strategists who can build bridges with media, stakeholders, and the public—grounded in ICAO SARPs.
- Safety oversight professionals who can draft/update licensing procedures and interpret Annexes/SARPs with confidence.
- Law graduates skilled in treaty/legal drafting, regulatory reading, and ICAO workflows.
- Enterprise IT engineers with real-world Windows/Linux operations, virtualization, storage, email, and DR playbooks.
✅ Core traits across all roles: excellent communication, strong analytical and decision-making capability, high professional integrity, and comfort with MS Office and modern collaboration tools.
4) How to Apply — Step-by-Step
Application Window: Apply within fifteen (15) days of the advertisement date. 📅
- Submit Online Application
- Visit www.pcaa.gov.pk and fill out the Online Job Application Form for the relevant post.
- Enter accurate personal and professional details. Any attempt to misreport may lead to disqualification.
- Upload Mandatory Documents 📝
Prepare clear scanned copies (PDF/JPG) and upload with your online form:- CNIC
- Updated CV
- Degree/Certificate of required qualification for the specific post
- For Additional Director/Flight Operations (EG-07): upload ATPL (with relevant endorsements) and last page of Log Book showing flying hours.
- ⚠️ Applications without required uploads will be rejected.
- Shortlisting & Interview
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for tests/interviews.
- Interviews may be scheduled at Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, or Quetta (depending on number of candidates).
- Bring original documents for verification on the interview day.
- Special Notes (Read Carefully)
- Government/semi-government/Autonomous body employees must present a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer before the interview.
- Failure to provide NOC will be treated as a clear disqualification for the current and future PCAA recruitment cycles—even if you qualify otherwise.
- PCAA reserves the right to cancel/withhold recruitment at any stage and to verify credentials.
- A practical/skills test may be conducted where applicable.
- PCAA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and individuals from minority communities to apply. 🤝
6) Contact & Helpline
Additional Director Human Resources
Headquarters – Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
B-6, KDA Scheme-1, Karsaz, Karachi
☎️ 021-32521367 (Ext: 3118)
🌐 www.pcaa.gov.pk
