Passing-out parade held as 717 aero apprentices complete training

A total of 717 aero apprentices including personnel from friendly countries and the Pakistan Navy successfully completed their technical training and a passing-out parade was held at PAF Base, Korangi Creek.

A PAF spokesman said Air Marshal Shahid Akhtar Alvi, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Training), was the chief guest at the passing-out parade of Aero Apprentices Entry No Aero Tech and Aero Supp-1502, AT-1602, Electro Mech (Ground) and Aero Support-1608.

Air Vice Marshal Haseeb Paracha, Air Officer Commanding Southern Air Command, also attended the ceremony where a total of seven trophies were awarded to the passing-out apprentices.

The chief guest reviewed the parade and awarded trophies among the distinction holders.  Asghar Khan Trophy for the Best in Aero Space Technology was awarded to Talha Awais, while the Nur Khan Trophy for the Best in Avionics Technology and Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for the Overall Best Performance were awarded to Waqas Hayat.

Zafar Choudhry Trophy for the Best in Aero Support Technology was awarded to Arshad Khan and Rahim Khan Trophy for the Best in Aero Support Technology was awarded to Muhammad Ilyas. 

The trophy for Best Foreign Trainee was awarded to Mudzingwa from Zimbabwe, while the Base Commander Trophy for the Best in General Service Training was awarded to Aircraftsman Wg Sgt Abdullah Hafeez.