Vacancy title:
AVIATION PROFESSIONALS

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Category: Aerospace, Defense Contractors, Science & Engineering, Transportation & Logistics, Civil & Government, Protective Services, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, June 24 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Similar Jobs in Uganda
Learn more about Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) jobs in Uganda

JOB DETAILS:

Candidates must have qualifications relevant to the Air Force, including:

Pilot Instructors holding a Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and Instructor Rating, with a background of science combination at A-Level and two principal Age is below 35 years.

Qualified Pilots with a Private Pilot Licence (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL)/Instructor Rating (IR), with a background of science combination at A-Level with two principal Age is below 30 years.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers with Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Specialized in either Engine and Air frame or Avionics with two principle passes at A-Level. Age is below 30 years.

Qualified Air Traffic Controllers with any rating and a background of a BSc Degree with either Mathematics or Age is below 30 years.

Meteorologists with a BSc Degree or Diploma in Meteorology with a background of PEM, PCM, and MEG. Age is below 25 years.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Females with professional qualifications are strongly encouraged to

Recruitment into the UPDF is completely free of charge, and no agents or intermediaries are involved in the process. Any cases of fraud must be reported to the nearest Police station, DISO’s office, or UPDF unit.

Presenting forged or falsified documents is a criminal offense and shall result in arrest and prosecution in accordance with the law.

The UPDF invites all qualified, disciplined, and patriotic Ugandans to take advantage of this opportunity to serve their country. We wish all applicants success and look forward to welcoming new members into a service built on Discipline, Patriotism, and Pan‑Africanism.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must meet all the following conditions:

Citizenship: Must be adult Ugandan citizens and possess a valid National Identification Card.

Health and Fitness: must be physically and medically fit, and prepared to undergo the required tests.

Character: Must be law‑abiding citizens with no criminal record.

Recommendation: Applications must be signed by the LCI, LCII, and LCIII Chairpersons, the GISO or DISO, and the Resident District Commissioner (RDC). Applicants must also be residents of the area in which they apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Phase 1: Online Application (10 – 24 June 2026). All aspiring candidates must submit their applications online through the official UPDF Recruitment Portal at Click here to apply. Applicants will be required to upload their applications accompanied by the following documents:

• Passport photo.
• Academic documents from recognized institutions.
• National Identity Card.

Phase 2: Shortlist and Display (01 – 14 July 2026). A shortlist of successful candidates will be published on the UPDF website and displayed at the respective City and District headquarters.

Phase 3: Physical Recruitment (20 July – 01 August 2026). Physical recruitment will be conducted nationwide, covering all districts and cities. The specific dates will be communicated in due course. Shortlisted applicants will be required to report individually to their assigned recruitment centers for physical and medical interviews. They must bring the following requirements:

• Handwritten application bearing recommendations from LCI, 11, 111 and GISO/DISO
• National Identity Card/NIN.
• Original and copies of academic documents. Graduate documents must be certified.
• Three (03) coloured passport-size photographs.

Each successful applicant will be issued an introduction card, which must be presented upon arrival at the assigned training centers on the stipulated dates.

All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION