Syed Jawad Abbas was born in Karachi in 1962. As a son of a Pakistan Air force Officer traveled most of Air Force bases. Joined Pakistan Air Force as Cadet in February 1978 through Cadet College Sargodha and did B Sc from Punjab University through Cadet College Sargodha in 1981. Graduated from Pakistan Air Force Academy Risalpur as a Pilot Officer in GD (Pilot) Branch in June 1983. After serving in various Fighters and Training squadron took retirement in September 1994 on the rank of Squadron Leader. After leaving Pakistan Air Force Jawad Abbas flew in various private flying companies in Pakistan and Canada. He had ATPL from Pakistan and Canada.

As a business entrepreneur he is running number of his businesses. He is the President of APCEP (Association of Pakistani Canadian Engineering and Professionals).
He is a fine Cricketer, and good Tennis player. He likes traveling and helping people. He is married with two children.