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Join PAF as GD Pilot

Join PAF as GD Pilot | GDP Course | Selection & Preparation

This Article contains complete guide about Join PAF as GD Pilot. Through the PAF GDP Course, the Pakistan Air Force is now selecting the proper kind of young men to become pilots of the newest and most advanced aircraft. Enroll in the PAF GD (Pilot) Course in 2024. Those chosen through the PAF selection process will receive superior academic and professional preparation. They can anticipate a successful career in the General Duty (Pilot) Branch.

Join PAF as GD Pilot | General Duty Pilot

In Pakistan Air Force there are many Branches to join after FSc and BS Level. But For Best and Permanent Commission is General Duty Pilot GDP Course. Every Year Induction start for GDP two times.

  • 1st intake in March – April.
  • 2nd intake in August – September

PAF Upcoming course GDP 157 has been announced from 6 April 2024  while GDP 158 Course will be announced in August 2024. To Join PAF as GD Pilot You must keep these dates in mind to apply on time.

Girls Can Apply as short Service Comission (SSC) while Boys can aply as Permanent Comission (P) as GD Pilot in PAF.

  • Girls Can Apply in August-September intake Only
  • Boys can apply in Both Intake , March-April & Aug-Sep.
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157 GDP Course Joining Dates 2024

  • Start Date: 6 April 2024
  • Last Date: 13 April 2024

158 GDP Course Joining Dates 2024

  • Start Date: 31 August 2024
  • Last Date: 8 September 2024

GD Pilot Preparations | Initial Test to ISSB

If you want to prepare to Join PAF as GD Pilot , This Section is for You. We Conduct Every Year GD Pilot Online Classes, In Which We Prepare our Students for Initial Test (Academic+ Intelligence) and Medical, Physical, Interviews & ISSB Selection. This Course Contains Video Lectures, Online Computerized Tests as per PAF Pattern, and Regular Sessions for Students Counseling. We also Provide Notes and Key Books for GD Pilot Preparations.

Selection Process | Join PAF as GD Pilot

Here is Complete Selection Process to Join PAF as GD Pilot.

  • First of all you will have to apply Online of PAF Website.
  • Every year 2 Inductions announced, 1st in Mar-April and 2nd in August – September.
  • You will Appear in Initial Test at Pakistan Air Force Selection Centers.
  • After Clearing Initial Test, You will undergo Initial Medical Examination.
  • After that you will be called for Physical Exam at PAF Selection Centers.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for Initial Interviews.
  • Final and Most Important step will be ISSB.
  • After ISSB Recommendations, you will undergo Flying Aptitude Test.
  • After Clearing Flying Aptitude Test you will undergo final Medical Examination at Nearby CMH Hospital.

GD Pilot Course Eligibility

A candidate has to fulfill the below-mentioned criteria to Join PAF as GD Pilot.

  • Age: A candidate age 16-22 years can apply for the GDP course 2024.
  • Nationality: Male and Female Citizen of Pakistan.
  • Height and Weight: Minimum height of a candidate is 5 feet and 4 inches and the weight as per Body Mass Index (BMI).
  • Marital Status: Only Unmarried can apply for GDP Course 2024.
  • Vision: The vision of a candidate must have 6/6 in each eye (without glasses).
  • Training Period: 3 years of education and training at Risalpur
  • Educational Qualification:  candidate must have pass with minimum 60% marks in any one of the following
    • FSc (pre-engineering)
    • FSc (Pre-Medical)
    • A’Level with subject Physics and (Math or Biology)
    • FSc/ICS (Computer Science)
    • FSc with Physics and any other two subjects from ( Maths, Stat, Computer Science, Biology)

GD Pilot Initial Test will be Computerized Test. This Test Contains 2 Portion. 1st will be Intelligence Test including Verbal Intelligence and Non Verbal Intelligence MCQS. 2nd Portion will be Academic Test , having Physics, English MCQS

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Educational Qualification for Join PAF as GD Pilot

  • A candidate must have passed with at least 65% marks in aggregate in any of the followings:
  • (Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical/Computer Science)
  • A ‘Level with Physics and Mathematics or Biology
  • With Physics and any other two subjects, i.e. Maths, Stat, Computer Science, and Biology, after completing pre-medical, ICS or computer science students could apply for this post but scoring 60% is a must.
  • Induction is done two times a year, one in Feb-Mar for the GD Pilot, and the next ad will be posted in June-July, this time for men only.
  • A permanent commission is available for male applicants only, and the short service commission is for female applicants.
  • After passing the test 2-year training as a cadet and 2-year training as a pilot officer will give in PAF Risalpur. After completing the session, a 4-year degree in Air Management BS Aviation Sciences and Management will be awarded by AIR University ISL .
  • If you want to apply in 157th GDP Batch or 158th GDP Batch, you must fulfil this Criteria to Join PAF as GD Pilot.

Ineligibility Conditions For PAF GDP Course

If you are interested to Join PAF as GD Pilot you must know about ineligibility conditions for this intake. A candidate will not be eligible for the PAF GD Pilot course under the following circumstances

  • A candidate was twice rejected by Inter-Services Selection Board (ISSB).
  • Candidate Twice screened out by ISSB.
  • A candidate Dismissed, Removed, or Debarred from any Govt Services.
  • A candidate who Tested within  120 days (four months) gap of the previous appearance in ISSB.
  • Dismissed/ Removed/ Debarred from Armed Forces, PAK Army, Navy, or PAF.
  • Convicted in a Court of Law for any heinous offense (to be ascertained by the competent military authority).
  • Permanently UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board (AMB).
  • The Candidate who has withdrawn from any bonded Armed Forces college or Armed Forces institution on disciplinary grounds.
  • Those who withdraw, discharged, resigned, or purchase commission from any Armed Forces officers Academy & Armed Forces Training Institution on any ground.

NOTE:- Vision must be 6/6 on each eye without glasses. The candidate with eyesight other then 6/6 (without glasses) will be declared unfit in initial medical at PAF Information & selection centers.

Documents Required to Apply as GD Pilot

The required documents to Join PAF as GD Pilot are:

  • Original documents of Matric/ICS/FSc or Equivalent, matric Mark Sheet.
  • Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) for the age of 18 years and above.
  • A computerized B-form with Guardian’s CNIC (Father or Mother) for under 18 candidates is necessary.
  • One set of all attested photocopies of the above-mentioned documents.
  • 3x Passport size colored photos attested (front and back) by Principal, Class-1 Gazetted Officer.
  • For the repeated candidates, an original along with one photocopy of the not recommended letter of ISSB is necessary.
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Benefits of PAF GD Pilot Course

There are many benefits to Join PAF as GD Pilot. Some of them is given below.

  • Elite Profession: In Pakistan, becoming a GD Pilot in the Pakistan Air Force is one of the most prestigious and elite professions. It allows you to serve your country at the highest level.
  • Superior Training: PAF GD Pilots receive training of the highest caliber, which includes flight training on sophisticated aircraft and access to cutting-edge aviation facilities.
  • Job Protection: Once chosen and trained, GD Pilots in the PAF enjoy a high level of employment security and long-term career opportunities.
  • Housing and Habitation: The PAF frequently provides lodging or accommodation facilities for its personnel, such as furnished apartments or housing on the base.
  • Pension Benefits: After their service, GD Pilots are entitled to retirement benefits, such as pension plans, to ensure their financial security.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the qualification to Join PAF as GD Pilot?

Marital Status: Only unmarried candidates are eligible to apply for the General Duty Pilot position. Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have completed their Intermediate (FSc Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical/Computer Science), A-Level with Physics, Math, and Biology, or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% marks.

What does GD Pilot stand for? 

GD Pilot stands for general duty pilot in the Pakistan Air Force. The applicants who meet the criteria of general service training, flying, and academics are commissioned as pilot officers in the GD (P) Branch of the PAF.

What is the training period for a PAF GD pilot? 

The training period for a PAF General Duty Pilot is 4 years. The first year is spent at the PAF Academy Asghar Khan in Risalpur, where the cadets learn basic flying skills. The second year is spent at the PAF Air Force Academy in Karachi, where the cadets learn more advanced flying skills.

What is the salary of a GD pilot in Pakistan?

The average pay for an Air Force Pilot is PKR 3,552,205 a year and PKR 1,708 an hour in Pakistan. The average salary range for an Air Force Pilot is between PKR 2,415,499 and PKR 4,347,899. On average, a Bachelor’s Degree is the highest level of education for an Air Force Pilot.

Is GDP a fighter pilot?

As a GDP pilot, you will be trained to fly a variety of aircraft, including fighter jets, bombers, and transport planes.

Does PAF have physical test?

Physical test will be also conducted at respective PAF I&SC which includes 15 Push Ups, 20 Reach-ups and 03 Chin-ups, Passing of Physical test is mandatory.

Conclusion

To Join PAF as GD Pilot is the Best option for those candidates who have completed fsc or in appearing fsc part 2 Exam. Male and female with 60% marks can apply. Age must not exceed to 22 years. Eye sight must be 6/6. No relaxation in eye sight exam in GD Pilot. By This Course you can Join PAF as GD Pilot through permanent Commission in Pakistan Air Force. 

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