Assignment #1

Human Resource Management Functions at Pakistan Airforce

(Permanent commission officers)

Submitted by: Waqas Ali, Zohaib Hassan, M.Saleem Khan,Faryal

Semester : 3rd , BBA (hons)

Section : ‘A’

Supervised by:M’am Poonam

Designation:Lecturer at IMS ,Kust.

Date30 Jan,2015.

Institute of Management SciencesKohat University of Science and Technology

Executive summary

The assignment has ben divided into six main parts, according to the following order.

1st chapter is about Introduction , history ,vision and mission of Pakistan airforce.

2nd chapter is about staffing of PC officers at PAF.

3rd chapter is about Training and development of selected officers.

4th chapter is about motivation of PC officers.

5th chapter is about their maintainance at PAF.

6th chapter is about conclusions

At last a short reference.

Table of contents

Contents

Chapter 1

Intoduction to Pakistan Airforce

1.1 Introduction1.2 History1.3 Vission1.4 mission

Chapter 2

Staffing of PC officers at PAF

i) Recruitmentii) Courses

(a) General Duties pilot(b) Air Defence(c) Aeronautical engineering(d) Admin and special duties(e) Logistics

iii) Selection

Chapter 3

Training and Development

a) Officers Trainingb) PAF academy Risalpur

i) Introductionii) Institutions

c) College of flying training

i) Intoductionii) Training structureiii) Training methodologyiv) Flying

d) College of Aeronautical engineeringi) Introductionii) Training style

e) Cadet’s wingf) Professional trainingg) Career Courses

Chapter 4

Motivation

4.1 Introduction4.2 Details

Chapter 5

Maintainance

5.1 Inroduction5.2 Details

Chapter 6

Conclusions

Chapter #1 _______________________________________

1.1 Pakistan Airforce:

As the name mentions that it is a defence organization having the responsibility to serve and protect the state air boundaries and to serve the nation in any uncertain circumstances even at cost of blood and life.

For such a great responsibility they will need a huge amount of labour force with necessary qualities and upto date techniques , intelligence and skills to operate such a high responsibility.Modern aircrafts ,operations carrying up , leadership responsibilities , forecast planing all these functions need an intelligent staff.How PAF fulfills it lets have a look.

1.2 History:

In 1933, British colonial government of India established the subcontinent’s first Air Force station near Drigh Road, now called PAF Base Faisal. In 1934, this element of the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) was extended to the north for operations in NWFP. The RIAF had also contributed to the defeat of Japanese invasion during World War II.In 1947, the British left sub-continent after dividing it into two sovereign states of India and Pakistan. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) was born immediately afterwards. Distribution of military assets between the new states was to follow. However, India with an inherent resentment towards the creation of Pakistan tried to subvert our capabilities by crippling Pakistan militarily. It denied the then Royal Pakistan Air Force (RPAF) even the officially agreed small portions of weapons, equipment and aircraft allocated by departing British as its legitimate share. Much of what was eventually received from India was inoperable. Crates of equipment contained nothing but scrap and waste. The RPAF got 16 fighter aircraft as its foundation. It started off with one squadron of eight Tempest

aircraft and a small remnant of No 1 Squadron Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) which was subsequently utilized to raise No 5 Squadron. Within three weeks of independence, Indian hegemonic designs sparked off the first war between Pakistan and India. Pakistan’s young air arm was called upon to fly supply missions with one of the two war weary Dakotas. Contending with the unpredictable weather, the difficult terrain, and the enemy fighters was an uphill task. The strength was replenished with two more Dakotas only as the skirmishes resumed the following winters. In the narrow valleys of Kashmir, the stirring tale of Flying Officer Mukhtar Dogar defiantly scissoring his lumbering Dakota with pursuing RIAF Tempests taking pot-shots at him defined the fighting doctrine of the PAF, defend Pakistan and learn to fight outnumbered. Within the span of a year this young air force had completed 437 mercy drops, delivering more than 500 tons of supplies and food.

Whilst these brave pioneers were documenting the historic beginning of PAF, the force was faced with the enigma of finding aircraft to fly. However, despite the lack of funds and market places, PAF entered the jet age in August, 1951 with the induction of British built Attackers. Until mid-1950s PAF’s fighter force comprised nearly 100 Hawker Furies and a dwindling number of Tempests. Then, the first air defence radar was installed and the PAF was rapidly setting up its own advanced flying and technical training institutions. F-86 Sabers and T-33 jet trainers were inducted in PAF as a result of the United States (US) aid.From 1955 to1965, the Air Force armed its squadrons with the most modern jet fighters and bombers, Sabers and F-104 Starfighters as fighters, B-57s as bombers and the ubiquitous C-130s as transport fleet. The seven years of rigorous training with realistic threat perception, planning and preparation had enabled PAF to inflict a humiliating defeat on the enemy in 1965 when the mutual hostility of the rival neighbours escalated into a war. PAF struck hard its rival and kept it reeling under tactics of shock and unpredictability. Many victories came to PAF pilots who exacted an even retribution on the enemy, leaving it in total disarray. At the end of the war, India had lost 110 aircraft with 19 damaged, not including those destroyed on the ground at night, against a loss of 16 PAF planes. Thus the outnumbered PAF emerged triumphant over a four times larger force, its air defence controllers, engineers, logisticians and hands just as much the heroes as its pilots. The third war between the South Asian foes began when, in December 1971, the Indian Army crossed into East Pakistan and from the encircling air Bases ten squadrons of the IAF challenged the PAF’s only squadron, No 14, located at Dhaka. The Tail Choppers of 1965 rose heroically to meet the aggressors, and before their squadron was grounded by a bombed out runway, they and their ack ack gunners had destroyed 23 IAF aircraft. The PAF’s Mirages, B-57s, Sabers, F-6s and a few F-104s spearheaded Pakistan’s retaliation from the west. At war’s end IAF had lost 130 aircraft in all. The three-to-one kill ratio that Pakistan scored, however, could not prevent the tragic fall of Dhaka. The trauma of separation of East Pakistan and a preventable military catastrophe affected all Pakistanis deeply and lingered long afterwards.

However a stoic recovery was brisk. PAF soon reorganised and reequipped assimilating the new threat environment on the sub-continent. During the Afghan war in the eighties, PAF had to keep a constant vigil on its western border. Despite the fact that PAF was not allowed hot pursuit into Afghanistan, the pilots and the ground controllers together managed to shoot down eight Soviet/Afghan aircraft without a single own loss. The post-Afghan war period witnessed a resource constraint with the drying up of traditional sources. The immediate need for induction of a hi-tech aircraft was one part of the crises; the sheer sustenance of the fleet was another. Due to economic constraints, PAF went for cost effective purchases like A-5 aircraft and such upgrades as the ROSE, which gave the old Mirages very good nav-attack, weapon delivery, and other capabilities. With this, self-reliance picked up pace and PAF worked on Griffo radar, Mistral and Anza missiles simultaneously. To keep the ageing weapon systems & aircraft from becoming obsolete, chaff and flares dispensers, radar warning receivers, and laser automation for better weapon delivery were added to the old aircrafts.The succeeding years witnessed many significant developments including the milestones achieved by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), Kamra such as F-7P overhaul, aircraft engines maintenance, the co–production of K-8 and Super Mushshaq aircraft, the quality standards achieved by Kamra Avionics and Radar Factory. Project JF-17 Thunder was conceived to replace the PAF’s ageing, medium-tech fleet of Mirages, F-7, and A-5 aircraft that would progressively retire from service. It is planned to be a multi-role, light-weight day/night all weather fighter. It would be able to attack ground targets and ships, and engage enemy aircraft at considerable ranges. The aircraft will be inducted in PAF by 2006 and will be co-produced at PAC Kamra. This technological edge will secure both better national security environment and economic benefits for the country.

1.3 Vission :

To be among the most respected Airforce of the world.

1.4 Mission: To provide, in synergy with other services, the most efficient, assured and cost effective aerial Defence of Pakistan.

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Staffing:Staffing includesi. Recruitmentii. Selection

i. Recruitment:

Advertisment is given in th leading newspapers and the willing candidates are registered online.then they are given a premilinary date of their initial test after verification of the given information.

Courses:

PC commission includes further branches

a) General Duty (Navigator, pilot) b) Air Defence c) Aeronuatical engineeringd) Admin and Special dutiese) Logistics

a. General duty pilot (GDP) :

Nationality Male / Female Citizen of Pakistan

Marital Status Unmarried

Age 16-22 years

Height 163cm For both Male &Female

Training

4 years at PAF Academy Risalpur leading to the award of BS in Aviation Sciences and Management from Air University Islamabad

Type of Commission Permanent Commission (PC)

Educational QualificationF.Sc with 60% marks in aggregate in any one of the following disciplines:-

Pre Engg Pre Medical

Comp Sciences ‘A’ Level with Physics, Math and Biology

b. Air Defence:

Nationality Male Citizen of Pakistan

Marital Status Unmarried

Age16-22 years

Height 163cm

Training 4 years at PAF Academy Risalpur leading to the award of BS in Aviation

Sciences and Management from Air University IslamabadType of Commission

Permanent Commission (PC)Educational Qualification

F.Sc with 60% marks in aggregate in any one of the following disciplines:- Pre Engg

Comp Sciences ‘A’ Level with Physics, Math and Biology

c. Aeronautical Engineering:

Nationality Male / Female Citizen of Pakistan

Marital Status Unmarried

Age 16-22 years

Height 163cm (Male) 157cm (Female)

Training 4 years at college of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE), leading to the award

of B.Sc Engineering from NUST.

Type of Commission Permanent Commission (PC)

Educational Qualification F.Sc with 65% marks in aggregate in any one of the following disciplines:-

Pre Engg with chemistry as a subject ‘A’ Level with Physics, Maths and Chemistry

d. Admin & Special Duties (A & SD):

Nationality Male Citizen of Pakistan

Marital Status Unmarried

Age16-22 years

Height 163cm

Training 4 years at PAF Academy Risalpur leading to the award of BS in Aviation

Sciences and Management from Air University IslamabadType of Commission

Permanent Commission (PC)Educational Qualification

F.Sc with 60% marks in aggregate in any one of the following disciplines:- Pre Engg

Pre Medical Comp Sciences

‘A’ Level with Physics, Math and Biology

e. Logistics

Nationality Male Citizen of Pakistan

Marital Status Unmarried

Age16-22 years

Height 163cm

Training 4 years at PAF Academy Risalpur leading to the award of BS in Aviation

Sciences and Management from Air University IslamabadType of Commission

Permanent Commission (PC)Educational Qualification

F.Sc with 60% marks in aggregate in any one of the following disciplines:- Pre Engg

Comp Sciences ‘A’ Level with Physics, Math and Biology

iii. Selection:

Selection procedure is different for different trades and courses.1. Permanent courses (PC)

1. Permanent commision (PC):

The following selection procedure is followed for commissioning in the PC courses of PAF

Advertisement in leading newspapersa) .Registrationb) Intelligence Test followed by Academic Testc) Preliminary medical examination at PAF I&S Centresd) Filling-up of application Forms which are dispatched to GHQ for scrutiiny

of their previous candidature

e) ISSB tests and interviewf) Central Medical Board at PAF Masroor Karachig) Flying Aptitude Test of GD (P) candidatesh) Preparation of merit list by Air Headquartersi) Issuance of joining instructions for training at PAF Academy Risalpur.

Chapter #3___________________________________________

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

a. OFFICERS, TRAINING:

PAF provides an environment of values and excellence to groom the selected candidates as intellectually, morally and militarily capable officers by elevating their cognition, dynamism and excellence. To streamline the system of training for the officers, all the selected candidates for the various specialized branches proceed to PAF Academy to fulfill their cherished dream of becoming the future Fighter Pilots, Aeronautical Engineers or serve in other support branches. Training of officers is based on three categories :-

I. Basic Training at PAF Academy RisalpurII. Professional TrainingIII. Career Courses

b. PAF ACADEMY RISALPUR:

i. Introduction:

PAF Academy is located at Risalpur which is a small town in the Khyber Pakhtun Khwa province of Pakistan. It is situated about 15 Kilometers south west of the historical city of Mardan and 8 Kms from Nowshera, across the bank of Kabul River, on the main road to the beautiful valley of Swat. It is at one-hour drive from Peshawar and two-hour drive from Islamabad. Both Peshawar and Islamabad have International Airports. Facility of road and rail transportation is available. The history of PAF Academy Risalpur dates back to 1910 when a cantonment was established within its premises. During WW-I, the Royal Flying Corps was set up at Risalpur, which later became RPAF Flying Training School (FTS) on 15 September, 1947. Wing Commander Asghar Khan assumed responsibilities as the first Officer Commanding of the School, and first GD (P) course graduated from FTS on 02 January, 1948.

Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, during his visit to Risalpur, elevated FTS to the status of College of Flying Training (CFT) in April 1948. The College was further upgraded to PAF Academy in January 1967 by Field Marshal Muhammad

Ayub Khan, the then President of Pakistan. In 1986, College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE) was shifted from Karachi to PAF Academy. In 2008, Air Defence Training School was also shifted from Sakesar to become part of CFT.

ii. Institutions

PAF Academy comprises of two premier institutions:-

College of Flying Training (CFT) College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE) Cadet's wingc. COLLEGE OF FLYING TRAINING:

i. Introduction:The College is an integral part of PAF Academy Risalpur. It is established to

equip Aviation Cadets with basic flying skills along with sound academics / professional background and comprehensive general service training.

ii.Training Structure: In CFT, cadets go through flying / academic training for 4 years, which eventually leads to the award of BS in Aviation Sciences and Management. For flying training, the college has two types of trainer aircraft i.e. Mushshak (MFI-17) and T-37. Recently another jet trainer K-8 has also been added to the training fleet of the college. Directorate of Studies looks after the academic side of the training. The directorate has four main departments namely Department of Aero Sciences, Department of Humanities, Department of Aviation Sciences and Department of Administration and Air Space Management. General service training and character building is looked after by Military Training Wing.

iii.Instructional Methodology: Method of instructions is based on classroom lectures, which are delivered with the help of modern training aids. Use of mock-ups, actual components and laboratories help in enhancing practical experience. Hands-on-Training on aircraft and visits to operational Bases are also organized. Computers are used at almost all levels of training.

iv.Flying: Along the academics, cadets undergo comprehensive flying training which is carried out in Primary Flying Training (PFT) Wing and Basic Flying Training (BFT) Wing of the Academy. Instructional staff at CFT is a selected lot who are chosen amongst the best PAF pilots. They are very experienced and are specially trained in instructional techniques.

d. COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING:

i.Introduction: CAE is a modern teaching institution for Aeronautical Engineering in Pakistan. CAE with conducive environment, competent faculty and adaptive mechanisms offers internationally recognized degree programmes for pursuing higher education and research goals in Aerospace and Avionics Engineering. Another feature that distinguishes CAE is its training and evaluation systems. CAE pioneered the semester system in Pakistan with relative grading based on progressive evaluation system. At CAE, the relative grading system is based on ‘gap method’. The BE degree curricula for both Aerospace and Avionics Engineering disciplines are spread over four years having eight semesters. Each semester encompasses 20-week training. Students pursue further five semesters of coursework in their respective programmes and upon successful completion, they are allowed to undertake independent study / project in the final semester. After successfully completing four semesters of training at CAE, PAF cadets are commissioned as Pilot Officers and they undergo the remaining training as Under Training Officers (UTOs). Successful completion of academic programme leads to the award of Bachelor of Engineering degree from NUST. The Bachelor of Aerospace as well as Avionics Engineering degree programmes at CAE are duly accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council. For further education leading to MS/PhD, our graduates are easily admitted in renowned universities in-country and abroad. CAE has five departments namely:-Aerospace EngineeringAvionics EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringHumanities & SciencesProfessional Continuing Education

ii.Training Style:

At CAE interactive teaching – learning style is followed. All classrooms are equipped with audio-video training aids including computers, multimedia projectors and public address systems. All classrooms, laboratories, faculty and staff's officers are interconnected through a local area network – an extension of internet. Use of information technology is encouraged to make the underlying concepts clearer to the students. Almost all classrooms lectures are given using multimedia presentations which are supplemented by videos, animations and interactive tutorials. College also has a well-equipped video library where digital lectures including videos, animations etc. have been compiled for the use by the instructors as well as the students. Video library is accessible from all classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices.

e. Cadet's wing:

The most distinguishing feature of a fighting force is its personnel’s high standard of physical fitness, discipline and leadership qualities to achieve this objective, P AF strives not only to impart professional/academic knowledge but

also to inculcate these qualities in its future commanders.At the P AF Academy , Risalpur , the cadets’wing is entrusted with the most important task of developing personal qualities like integrity , courage, determination, initiative and patriotism of officers through elaborate programme of character building. Here, the command and leadership qualities of cadets are brought into sharp focus and assessed individually . Debates, drama and public speaking are encouraged. Para jumping, Skiing techniques of jungle, desert, sea and snow survival are also added to the list of activities cadets look forward to.The subjects in the purview of the Cadets Wing are:-

A. Air operationsB. Character buildingC. LeadershipD. Militry drillE. Use of small armsF. Field craft (camping etc)G. Physical exerciseH. Sports activities

f. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING :

Innumerable opportunities await officers to further their education after initial training at the PAF Academy Risalpur. Professional Courses pertaining to Flying, Engineering, Air Defence, Administration, Logistics, Meterology, Education and miscellaneous types are offered to the officers during their career. Main professional institutes are listed below:-

Flying Instructors' School

Transport Conversion School

Helicopter Flying Training School

Air Defence Training School

g. CAREER COURSES:

Career courses are designed for a steady progress to the higher ranks. The aim of these courses are to groom officers at junior, mid-career and at senior levels of Officership. Career courses are conducted in the following institutions:-

Air War College

Junior Command and Staff School

Chapter #4

MotivationIntoduction:

Pakistan AirForce is a a prestigious organization and bears the responsibilities of defending the country’s pride and protects its boundries . Every one who join it has to serve the country even at stake of his own life. But it is the question that in return what the Air Force gives to its employees . In fact the PAF is a very attractive packages for its employees to keep them motivated for the sacred cause of defending country .

Details:

Besides the huge salary are provided residence at the areas of their deputation . Free medical facilities ,conveyance, dressing and washing allowance alongwith other fringe benifits are provided to them the can avail leave as and when required. School and other education and playing facilities are provided to them and their chidrens and other family members .

The job is having a proper design with specific time hous that is of 08 during the time of peace and love , but the timing hours may exceed during emergency timings.The officers performance is properly evaluated at the end of the year and they are rewarded with promotions and medals of honour.They are given bonuses for their good job and on special occasion on eid.

PAF perssonal also avail certain benefits under certain ruls and regulations .

o Defense services officer provident fund.

o Reduce Air and Train Fare .

o Deputation and Forces abroad .

o Housing schemes .

o Non practicing allowance for doctors .

o Free Medical Treatment .

o Free Air lift to certain specified locations on availability of service

aircraft

Motivation slogan in Pakistan Air Force is a

‘ Sehra ast k darya ast

Tah e Baal o Par ma

Chapter #5

MaintainanceIntroduction:

Pakistan airforce does a uge investment of pooling the candidates , the selecting hem of a long process , then preparing them for the current job at the Risalpur academy.All this process take a huge amount of money and time so it is worth to maintain them then.

Details: As the PC officers are responsible for leading and planning so they are all kept well informed regarding the situations and the environment in the organization.A good environment is established in the organization that the employees could feel comfortable.Forces are all the rigid organizations but in needed ti,esthey are asked their views and given them worth.

Besides safety and health services during the job the PC officers are given these srvices even after the job , for their self as well as their dependents.The employees are seen off with honour after the completion of the job time and they are given a huge amount for their survival and a proper pension is also given every month.

If somebody gets martyred while defending His Loving country their family is given a huge amount with a proper pension every month. There is also a reincruitment chance for the retired one’s in Pakistan airforce.

Chapter #6

Conclusions

Although joining forces is’nt a profession but it is a passion which every Pakistani should have but some eople are specialy diverted to this side.They have given their lives to their country and their nation.

If anybody had a bad eye on the Pakistan they will have to suffer hard because Pakistan Airforce has never created the cowards and they still have the pilot officers like MM ALAM SIR , who destroyed down the five indian aircrafts in less than 60 seconds during the war of 1965.

But even after seeing the whole process of Recruitment ,selection , training and developing ,motivation and maintainance we can trust our world leading Pakistan Airforce.When all these soldiers of the motherland awake then the eighteen crore naton goes to peace sleep and rest because they knoe that the SHAHEEN”S are awake to defend them.

References :

www.joinpaf.gov.pk

www.paf.gov.pk

PAF officers voucher.

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