PCAA Jobs 2026 – Flight Operations Inspector & Superintendent (Notice 05/2026), Apply Before 25 Oct

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has announced 3 vacancies under Situation Vacant Notice No. 05/2026 (Daily Dawn, 11 October 2026): two Flight Operations Inspector (Aeroplane) posts for senior airline captains, and one Superintendent post for experienced office managers. All are 3-year contracts (extendable), open on merit to Pakistani nationals, with posting anywhere in Pakistan. The last date is 25 October 2026.

PCAA Jobs 2026 – Job Details

Vacant Positions in PCAA Notice 05/2026

• Flight Operations Inspector (Aeroplane) – EG-08 – 2 posts – Rs 1,373,230 per month + 5% annual increment – max age 66 years
• Superintendent – SG-10 – 1 post – Rs 204,495 per month (negotiable) – max age 45 years

Important Dates – PCAA Recruitment 2026

Note on the deadline: the notice asks candidates to apply “within fifteen days from the date of the advertisement.” Most job portals print 25 October 2026 as the closing date, while one prints 26 October. To stay safe, treat 25 October as the deadline and apply early.

Eligibility Criteria – Flight Operations Inspector (Aeroplane)

This is a senior regulatory post for professional airline pilots. You must meet all of the following:

• Licence: hold (or have held) an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) with a type rating on a commercial transport aircraft of 40,000 kg or more maximum take-off weight.
• Flying hours: at least 5,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command of commercial air transport aircraft (40,000 kg or more).
• Experience: minimum 10 years as a pilot in commercial air transport.
• Endorsements: SFI / TRI / SFE / TRE endorsement on the ATPL (SFE/TRE preferred).
• Knowledge: working knowledge of ICAO Annex 6 and EU operations regulations.
• Skills: proficiency in MS Office; excellent safety record and professional integrity.
• Age: maximum 66 years, including all age relaxations.
• Nationality: Pakistani national.

Experience in airline operational management, safety management or regulatory oversight will be an added advantage.

Eligibility Criteria – Superintendent (SG-10)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree with at least 2nd Division from a recognized university, plus an MS Office certificate.
• Experience: minimum 10 years of working experience in general administration and office management — keeping official records, managing complex schedules, handling administrative cases and supervising staff.
• Preferred: experience in aviation-sector administration or office management.
• Age: maximum 45 years, including all age relaxations.
• Nationality: Pakistani national.

Salary and Benefits

PCAA pays on its own executive grades, and the figures are among the best in the public sector. The Flight Operations Inspector (EG-08) post carries Rs 1,373,230 per month with a 5% annual increment. The Superintendent (SG-10) post offers Rs 204,495 per month (negotiable). Both are 3-year contracts, extendable on performance, with the prestige of working for the national aviation regulator.

Documents Required for Online Application

• Certificate / degree of the required qualification (for the post you are applying for)
• Updated CV
• CNIC (copy)
• For Flight Operations Inspector only: copy of the ATPL showing relevant endorsements, and the last page of the log book showing flying hours — applications without these two documents will be rejected

How to Apply for PCAA Jobs 2026

• Visit the official PCAA job opportunities page at pcaa.gov.pk and find Situation Vacant Notice No. 05/2026.
• Open the online application form for your post (Flight Operations Inspector or Superintendent).
• Fill in your personal, educational and professional details accurately.
• Upload scanned copies of your degree, CV, CNIC — and your ATPL plus log-book page if applying for the Inspector post.
• Submit the form before 25 October 2026 and watch the PCAA website for test and interview announcements.

Government employees must produce a valid NOC before the interview. PCAA reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.

Why Apply for a PCAA Job?

PCAA is Pakistan’s apex civil aviation body — the authority that writes the safety rules every airline must follow. A Flight Operations Inspector directly shapes national aviation safety, while the Superintendent post offers a stable, well-paid administrative career. Salaries are exceptional for the public sector, the contract is extendable, and for a senior captain nearing the end of flying duties, the Inspector role is one of the most respected second careers in Pakistani aviation.

Last Date to Apply: 25 October 2026 — apply online at pcaa.gov.pk today.

PCAA Jobs 2026 – FAQs

Q1: How many posts are announced in PCAA Notice 05/2026?
Three posts: 2 Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) and 1 Superintendent.

Q2: What is the last date to apply?
25 October 2026 — within 15 days of the 11 October advertisement. Apply early to avoid any date confusion.

Q3: What is the salary of the Flight Operations Inspector?
Rs 1,373,230 per month with a 5% annual increment (EG-08).

Q4: Can fresh graduates apply?
No. The Inspector post needs 10+ years of airline flying experience with 5,000 PIC hours, and the Superintendent post needs 10 years of office-management experience.

Q5: Where will selected candidates be posted?
Anywhere in Pakistan as per PCAA’s requirement. Tests and interviews are expected in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta.

Q6: Is there an application fee?
The notice does not mention any fee — applications are submitted online through the PCAA portal.

⚠️ Fraud alert: PCAA never asks for money for job applications or test slips. Apply only through pcaa.gov.pk. Anyone demanding payment for a PCAA post is running a scam — report them to FIA’s cybercrime wing.