PIA to hire pilots, air hostesses amid shortage
✈️ PIA to Hire Pilots, Air Hostesses Amid Staff Shortage
Pakistan International Airlines Launches Fresh Recruitment Drive
🗓️ Date: April 07, 2025 | 🕒 Time: 4:45 PM
Reporter: Imtiaz Ali Abbasi, Chief Reporter Islamabad
Posted by: Watts News, The Largest Digital News Network Pakistan
PIA Launches Hiring Drive for Captains, First Officers, and Cabin Crew
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national flag carrier, has initiated a comprehensive recruitment campaign to address the pressing shortage of cockpit and cabin crew, aiming to streamline its flight operations and improve customer service delivery.
According to a statement issued by the airline, PIA will hire 20 pilots (including Captains and First Officers) and 40 air hostesses. This comes as part of the airline’s strategic plan to boost operational readiness and ensure uninterrupted flight schedules.
Eligibility Criteria for Pilots and Air Hostesses
✈️ For Captains & First Officers:
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Total Positions: 20 (Captains & First Officers)
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Maximum Age:
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Captains: Up to 50 years
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First Officers: Up to 40 years
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Experience: Relevant flying hours and aviation certifications are mandatory
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Advertisement: A separate detailed advertisement has already been published for pilot hiring
👩✈️ For Air Hostesses:
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Total Positions: 40
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Maximum Age:
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Fresh Candidates: Up to 25 years
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Experienced Professionals: Up to 30 years
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Minimum Qualification: Graduation (Bachelor’s degree)
Efforts to Attract Talent Across Pakistan
PIA is actively promoting this recruitment campaign across various media platforms and job portals to ensure maximum outreach. The airline is particularly encouraging qualified, experienced, and passionate individuals to become a part of its esteemed team.
The airline’s HR department has emphasized that this hiring round is vital to overcoming operational challenges and elevating the standards of safety, punctuality, and inflight hospitality.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can check eligibility details and apply through the official career page of PIA or via the recruitment advertisement published in major newspapers.
🛫 This hiring initiative reflects PIA’s commitment to enhancing its human resource capability and restoring public trust in national air travel.
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🔎 News Description:
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a new hiring campaign to recruit pilots and air hostesses to overcome its staff shortage. The recruitment includes captains, first officers, and cabin crew under specific age and qualification criteria.
