Nigerian Air Force Recruitment Guidelines for 2024
Important Dates:
- Online Registration: 21 August 2024 to 2 October 2024
General Instructions
1. Nationality: Must be a Nigerian citizen with a National Identity Card/NIN or BVN.
2. Age:
- Non-Tradesmen/Women: 18-22 years (born on or after 20 September 2003).
- Tradesmen/Women: 18-25 years (born on or after 20 September 2000).
- Chaplains Assistant/Assistant Imams, Drivers/Mechanics: 18-28 years (born on or after 20 September 1997).
3. Marital Status: Must be single.
4. Height: Minimum height is 1.66m for males and 1.63m for females.
5. Medical Fitness: Must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
6. Local Government Area Attestation Form: Must be signed by a senior military officer, police officer of Assistant Commissioner rank or higher, Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate, or Principal of attended secondary schools. The form must be accompanied by a passport photograph and a photocopy of the signee’s identification.
7. Original Credentials: Successful candidates must present:
- Two recent passport-size photos stamped and countersigned.
- Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.
- Original and photocopy of educational/trade certificates.
- Original and photocopy of Indigeneship certificate.
- Original and photocopy of Attestation to Good Character.
8. False Documents: Submission of false documents or impersonation will result in disqualification and possible legal action.
9. Application Form: Must print the Acknowledgment Form, Parent/Guardian Consent Form, and Local Government Area Attestation Form upon completion.
10. Selection Board: Successful applicants will be invited through the portal.
Academic Requirements
- Non-Tradesmen/Women: Minimum of 5 credits including Mathematics and English in SSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB, plus school testimonials.
- Tradesmen/Women:
- ND/NCE Holders: Minimum lower credit in relevant fields plus 5 credits in SSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB.
- Drivers and Skilled Trades: Minimum of 2 passes in SSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB, a credit in English, Trade Test Certificate, and valid driving license for drivers.
- Sportsmen/Women: Evidence of professional experience including certificates and medals.
Specific Requirements for Tradesmen/Women:
-Aircraft Engineering: ND in relevant engineering fields, Trade Test Certificates.
- Armament Technology: ND in relevant engineering fields, Trade Test Certificate in AGE.
-Air Traffic Service: ND in relevant disciplines.
- Professional Allied to Medicine: ND and valid practicing license in specific medical fields.
- Nurses: National/Professional Diploma in Nursing and valid practicing license.
- Communication and Information Technology: ND in relevant IT fields.
- Administration: ND in Public Administration, Office Technology, etc.
- Account and Budget: ND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, etc.
- Logistics: ND in Purchasing and Supply, Marketing, etc.
-Air Provost: ND in Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, etc.
- Air Intelligence: ND/Diploma/Basic Certificates in various fields including Cartography, GIS, etc.
- Veterinary Assistance/Tech: ND in Animal Health and related fields.
-Languages: NCE in French, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic.
- Education: NCE in various educational disciplines.
- Works/Services: ND in Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Trade Test Certificates in multiple trades.
- Public Relations: ND in Mass Communication, Journalism, etc.
- Legal Clerks: Diploma in Law.
- Chaplains Assistant/Assistant Imam: ND/Diploma in Theology, Religious Studies, Islamic Studies, etc.
- Driver/Mechanic: Trade Test Certificates, valid driver’s license, and practical experience.
- Catering: ND in Catering Services or Hotel Management.
- Music: ND/NCE/Diploma/SSCE in music disciplines.
- Sports: ND/NCE/SSCE in Physical Education, Human Kinetics, and evidence of sports experience.
- Museum and Archives: NCE in Arts or History.

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