77 Positions - Assistant Director ATC, Accounts & Airport Services

Company Overview

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is the premier statutory institution responsible for the regulation, operation, and development of civil aviation infrastructure and airports across Pakistan. PAA is committed to ensuring the highest standards of aviation safety, operational efficiency, and airspace management. By modernizing countrywide airport services and implementing advanced traffic control systems, the Authority supports global connectivity and national economic growth under a merit-driven, progressive institutional framework.

Job Summary

• Organization: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA)
• Notice Title: Opportunity to Become a Part of Pakistan Airports Authority's Professional Team
• Source: Daily Jang Newspaper (May 23, 2026)
• Job Type: Regular Positions (Under Defined Contribution Scheme)
• Total Vacancies: 77 Positions
• Location: Candidates must be required to serve anywhere in Pakistan as per requirement of PAA.
• Application Window: Within twenty (20) days from the date of this advertisement (Deadline: June 12, 2026)

Available Positions, Vacancies, Quotas & Criteria

1. Assistant Director Air Traffic Control (EG-01)

• Total Vacancies: 32 Posts
• Quota Distribution:
• Merit – 02
• AJK – 01
• BAL – 02
• EX-FATA – 01
• Punjab – 16
• Sindh (U) – 02
• Sindh (R) – 04
• KPK – 04
• Pay Scale: Rs. 56,280 - 5,630 - 168,880
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years, with age relaxation as per Government rules.
• Prescribed Qualification & Experience: * Minimum 16 years of Education from HEC recognized University in the following discipline:
• a) BS in Physics / Mathematics OR
• b) BS Computer Science / Aviation Management with F.Sc / A-Levels (Pre-Engineering background) OR
• c) Bachelors in Engineering.
• Minimum 70% aggregate CGPA from HEC Recognized University with F.Sc / A-Levels (Pre-Engineering background) having minimum 70% marks or equivalent.

2. Assistant Director Accounts (EG-01)

• Total Vacancies: 10 Posts
• Quota Distribution:
• Merit – 01
• BAL – 01
• Punjab – 05
• Sindh (U) – 01
• Sindh (R) – 01
• KPK – 01
• Pay Scale: Rs. 56,280 - 5,630 - 168,880
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years, with age relaxation as per Government rules.
• Prescribed Qualification & Experience: * CMA passed / CA Finalist-articles completed / ACCA member / MBA (Finance) minimum 16 years of Education with minimum 70% aggregate or equivalent CGPA from HEC Recognized University and having minimum 60% marks or equivalent in Intermediate Level.
• Sufficient knowledge of computer operations especially MS Excel.

3. Assistant Director Airport Services (APS) (EG-01)

• Total Vacancies: 35 Posts
• Quota Distribution:
• Merit – 03
• AJK – 01
• BAL – 02
• EX-FATA – 01
• Punjab – 17
• Sindh (U) – 03
• Sindh (R) – 04
• KPK – 04
• Pay Scale: Rs. 56,280 - 5,630 - 168,880
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years, with age relaxation as per Government rules.
• Prescribed Qualification & Experience: * Masters / Graduation Degree (16 years education) in the field of Business Administration / Public Administration / Hospitality / Hotel Management or Aviation Management (not less than 60% marks) or at least 2.6/4 CGPA from reputable HEC recognized university.

Application Procedure & Statutory Terms

• (a) Digital Application Form: Interested candidates are required to fill & submit the Online Job Application Form available at www.paa.gov.pk within twenty (20) days from the date of this advertisement.
• (b) Mandatory Document Uploads: Candidates must upload their CV (with photograph), PDF copies of required certificates/degree, and CNIC while applying for the job.
• (c) Rejection Rule: In case a candidate does not upload the above documents with the online application form, his/her application will be rejected.
• (d) Pension Framework: The Defined Contribution Scheme shall be applicable, subject to the approval of the Competent Authority.
• (e) Non-Refundable Fee Structure: Candidates applying for the position are required to deposit a non-refundable test fee of Rs. 500/- into Allied Bank of Pakistan Account No. [0010011740150017] (Account Title "Pakistan Airports Authority") IBAN # PK03ABPA0010011740150017 at the time of submitting their online application. Candidates applying for multiple positions must submit a separate fee for each post applied for. Applications submitted without the required fee will not be considered.
• (f) Administrative Authority: The Authority reserves the right to amend / increase / decrease / abolish all or any of the positions advertised without assigning any reason / justification.
• (g) Heavy Financial Surety Bond: The selected candidates for the post of Assistant Director ATC will be required to execute a surety bond of Rs. 2,500,000/- (Rupees Two and a Half Million Only) to serve in PAA for a minimum period of ten (10) years.
• (h) Deployment Mobility: Selected candidates will be required to serve anywhere in Pakistan as per requirement of PAA.
• (i) Terms of Reference Alignment: All the interested candidates must read the Terms of Reference (TOR) available on the website, before applying for the post(s).

Contact & Headquarters Information

Additional Director HR (TM), Headquarters Pakistan Airports Authority, Terminal-I, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi.

Tel: 021-99072067

Official Web Portal: www.paa.gov.pk

Expert Advice for Applicants

1. Calculate and Verify Your Academic Percentages Exactly: The academic filters for PAA are strict and unique. For instance, the Assistant Director ATC track requires a minimum 70% aggregate CGPA and an exact 70% marks in F.Sc/A-Levels (Pre-Engineering). Ensure your uploaded documents clearly showcase these numerical targets, as any mismatch will prompt immediate automated profile filtration.
2. Be Prepared for the Ten-Year Bond Commitment: If you are targeting the Assistant Director Air Traffic Control (ATC) path, recognize the legal and financial commitment attached to it. The Rs. 2.5 Million surety bond is legally binding. Use your application and subsequent interview rounds to demonstrate a long-term professional trajectory aligned with civil aviation operations.
3. Execute Clean PDF Document Compilations: Since omitting document uploads results in automatic application rejection according to clause (c), do not rush your submission. Merge your updated CV with a high-resolution professional photograph, a clear scan of both sides of your CNIC, and your attested degrees into structured, properly labeled PDF files before initializing the portal flow. Ensure you also upload your corresponding paid Rs. 500 Allied Bank deposit slip/receipt under the correct payment confirmation field.