The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has issued multiple recruitment notices anchored at its Headquarters, Terminal-I, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. The September wave includes (a) an earlier HQ technical/estate round for Assistant Directors (EG-01) and (b) a larger Situation Vacant Notice No. 13/2025 covering nationwide operational, medical and airside safety roles. Aggregate deadlines on Jobify show the campaign continuing through Sep 23, 2025. (jobify.pk)
What’s open right now (high-level)
A) Situation Vacant Notice No. 13/2025 – Regular posts (Pakistan-wide quotas)
- Aerodrome Firefighter — 55 seats
- Nursing — 25
- Midwifery — 4
- Lab Technician — 2
- X-Ray / Radiographer — 2
- Specialist Vehicle Driver (SVD) — 14
- Bird Shooter / Controller — 50
Location: Recruitments are run by Headquarters PAA (Terminal-I, JIAP Karachi); postings are across airports as per need. Apply online (see “How to apply”). Last date shown across listings falls in the Sep 22–23 range; Jobify’s composite page shows Sep 23, 2025. (jobify.pk)
B) Headquarters (JIAP Karachi) – Assistant Directors (EG-01)
- Electronics, Communication, Commercial & Estate tracks; Karachi HQ based.
- Earlier deadline: Sep 13, 2025 (closed), included here to show the multi-notice September campaign centered at JIAP. (jobify.pk)
Eligibility & notes (representative – check the live ad for your post)
- Aerodrome Firefighter / Bird Control / SVD: Intermediate/Matric bands with physical standards, skill tests, and airport safety compliance.
- Medical stream (Nursing/Midwifery/Lab/X-Ray): Relevant diplomas/registrations with provincial councils; shift duties in clinical units.
- HQ tracks (EG-01): Engineering / commercial disciplines with degree requirements (engineering roles require PEC where applicable).
- Appointments: Regular/merit + provincial quota basis for 13/2025; HQ EG-01 were standard executive-grade posts. Only online applications are accepted. (jobify.pk)
How to apply (step-by-step)
- Go to the official PAA careers site: paa.gov.pk → Careers/Jobs, open the active notice (e.g., Situation Vacant 13/2025).
- Register / sign in and complete the online form for your exact post (quota, city, and category).
- Upload clear scans: CNIC, photo, domicile, academic/experience certificates; professional council card where applicable.
- Submit within 15 days of the advertisement (Jobify’s campaign view sets the outer window at Sep 23, 2025 for the current round). Keep your email/SMS active for test scheduling. (notifypakistan.com)
HQ contact (as listed on companion notices): Additional Director HR (TM), Headquarters PAA, Terminal-I, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi — Tel: 021-99072067. (Use the portal for applications; phone is for reference.) (Government Jobs)
Why these roles exist (what the teams do)
- Aerodrome Fire & Rescue: ICAO-compliant crash fire rescue readiness, airside emergency response.
- Bird Control: Wildlife hazard management to reduce bird-strike risk during take-off/landing.
- SVD: Operation of specialized airfield vehicles (e.g., tenders, crash trucks, ambulances).
- Medical units: 24/7 airport clinics, medevac support, and occupational health.
- HQ EG-01: Systems/communications maintenance, commercial concessions & estate management at the country’s busiest hub. (jobify.pk)
FAQs – PAA (JIAP Karachi) September 2025 hiring
1) What’s the controlling deadline?
The live campaign runs through Sep 23, 2025 on Jobify’s JIAP-anchored pages. Some third-party sites show Sep 22–24 depending on print dates; always follow the date inside the active job on paa.gov.pk. (mycareers.pk)
2) Where are these jobs based?
Recruitment is run from Headquarters, Terminal-I, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi; postings for 13/2025 are nationwide per quota/airport need. (jobify.pk)
3) Is paper application allowed?
No. Current notices require online submission via paa.gov.pk within 15 days of the ad. (notifypakistan.com)
4) I saw an earlier HQ round for Assistant Directors—still open?
That EG-01 round closed on Sep 13; it’s cited here to show the multi-announcement pattern at JIAP in September. Watch the careers page for re-posts. (jobify.pk)
5) How many seats are in 13/2025?
Key counts include Aerodrome Firefighter (55), Nursing (25), Midwifery (4), Lab Tech (2), X-Ray/Radiographer (2), SVD (14), Bird Shooter/Controller (50). (jobify.pk)
6) Any fee, age, or test details?
These vary by notice. Some companion write-ups mention age bands and a 15-day apply window; always confirm age/fee/test venue inside the official PAA ad you apply against. (Review Pakistani Jobs)
Final thoughts
If you’re targeting airport operations, fire & rescue, clinical services, or airside support, the Situation Vacant 13/2025 notice is the main gateway this month; prepare your documents and submit before Sep 23. For HQ technical/commercial tracks, keep an eye on the JIAP-based careers page—September already saw an EG-01 wave, and similar HQ postings often recur. (jobify.pk)
Sources: Jobify (PAA multi-announcement pages & JIAP address), official careers guidance on paa.gov.pk, and corroborating vacancy summaries carrying Notice 13/2025 and the Sep 22–23 window. (jobify.pk)