When the academy was closed it had around 60 students enrolled who were getting their training and flying experience and were later accommodated by private flying clubs. The CA later collects these logs to manage the flying times of every flight and pilot,” shared former PIA Academy chief engineer Muhammad Ajmal. “Almost all the employees who had been working at the academy since 2011, left their jobs and joined PIA Academy. Other than the management not being supportive, the ground classes and decorum at the academy was unmatchable. “The country has around six to seven flying clubs, which are producing pilots and many foreigners also come to learn to fly here,” said Tasadduq Jillani, who works for private flying club Sky Wings.

Source: The Express Tribune November 07, 2021 16:15 UTC