PIA Opens Cadet Pilot Program with $15,000 Bond
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has launched a Cadet Pilot Program to hire 24 new pilots as part of efforts to address a shortage of cockpit crew and improve flight operations.
Program Details and Eligibility
The cadet program will recruit candidates on a two-year contractual basis, offering them the opportunity to begin their professional flying careers with the national carrier.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 200 flying hours
- Valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Successful candidates will also be required to submit a $15,000 financial bond to ensure compliance with the airline’s operational protocols and commitment to the program.
In addition to cadet recruitment, PIA is hiring 20 experienced commercial pilots to address immediate operational needs. Interested candidates must submit applications to the HR department within 15 days of the announcement.
The airline’s previous First Officer recruitment drive attracted nearly 300 applicants.
The pilot hiring initiative is part of PIA’s broader plan to resume European and UK routes, including direct flights to London, Manchester, and Paris using Boeing 777 aircraft. The cadet pilot program is expected to support long-term operational stability and enhance flight services as the airline works to restore international connectivity.
Separately, Emirates Airlines has announced a global recruitment drive for its cabin crew for 2025. The Dubai-based airline is encouraging eligible candidates to apply online, supporting its plan to expand international operations and strengthen its workforce.
Reference Link:- https://propakistani.pk/2025/07/29/pia-opens-cadet-pilot-program-with-15000-bond/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
