The Nigerian Air Force Job Recruitment 2024 is currently ongoing and applications are invited from suitable and qualified individuals. The Nigerian Air Force is the air branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is one of the largest in Africa, consisting of about 15,000 personnel and aircraft including 8 Chinese Chengdu F-7s, 13 Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jets, Helicopter gunships, armed attack drones and military transport aircraft.
Applications are invited from eligible graduates and postgraduates for training as Direct Short Service Cadet in the under listed positions:
1.) Aircraft Engineer
2.) Armament Technologist
3.) Air Intelligence Officer
4.) Air Traffic Services Officer
5.) Air Traffic Control Officer
6.) Meteorologist
7.) Fire Officer
8.) Communication, Information and Space Technologist
9.) Logistics Officer
10.) Works and Services Officer
11.) Catering Services Officer
12.) Administration / Personnel Services Officer
13.) Sports and Physical Education Officer
14.) Air Provost
15.) Educationist
16.) Chaplain
17.) Imam
18.) Music Cadet
19.) Legal Services Officer
20.) Public Relation Officer
21.) Medical Doctor / Consultant
22.) Therapeutics / Diagnostics / Medical Support Services Officer
23.) Nurse
24.) Account and Budget Officer
25.) Museum and Archives Officer
Required Qualifications
- Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division for holders of the first degree and Lower Credit for HND holders. In addition, applicants must possess credit in English Language and Mathematics and degree course of study.
- Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
- Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption from NYSC at the time of applying for DSSC.
- Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria where applicable.
General Requirements For The Nigerian Air Force Job Recruitment 2024
- Nationality: Applicant must be of Nigerian citizen by origin or birth.
- Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years by 15 December 2024 (25 – 40 years for Medical Consultants). Please note the following:
- Candidates born before 15 December 1994 are not eligible, while candidates born before 15 December 1984 are not eligible for medical consultants.
- The Exercise is not for serving personnel desiring Branch Commission. Therefore, personnel above 30 years of age (born before 15 December 1994) are not to apply.
- Height: Applicants must not be less than 1.66m tall for males and not less than 1.63m tall for females.
- Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
- Local Government Area Attestation Form: Applicants’ Local Government Area Attestation Form must be signed by a military officer from the same State as the applicants and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy or a Police Officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above, or Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate and Principals of Secondary Schools attended by applicants can also sign the Attestation Form.
- Means of Identification:The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph and photocopy of the signees’ Drivers Licence or National ID Card or International Passport. The signee is also to authenticate behind the applicants’ passport photograph.
- Presentation of Original Credentials: Successful applicants are required to submit their original credentials for scrutiny at the Selection Board Interview Exercise. The credentials include the following:
- Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified in (Paragraph 6).
- Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.
- Original and photocopy of educational/professional Certificates.
- Original and photocopy of Indigeneship certificate from applicant’s Local Government/State of Origin.
- Original and photocopy of Attestation to Good Character signed by Officer of appropriate rank as specified in paragraph.
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Any candidate who is suspected of being dishonest or submitting fraudulent documentation will be eliminated from consideration for the selection process. Any later discovery of a fraudulent declaration may also result in training withdrawal. The Nigeria Police will receive these applicants so they can be prosecuted.
The Nigerian Air Force would not respond to inquiries about candidates whose applications were turned down. Prospective candidates should be aware that there is no cost associated with registering online.
It is mandatory for applicants to submit accurate email addresses and phone numbers in the designated fields on the application form.
After completing the application, candidates need to print the Local Government Area Attestation Form, Parent/Guardians Consent Form, and Acknowledgment Form.
Successful candidates will receive invitations to Selection Board Interviews via the www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng portal. Email addresses and phone numbers may also be included if needed. Each applicant can submit just one application. Applying several times will lead to disqualification.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online
Application Instructions
- Candidates should click on the link above to fill their Registration Form
- Please enter your correct Email and Mobile No as this information will be used to login
- An Application Number would be assigned to you at the end of application process and it is important you take note of it.
- Download and Print Acknowledgement Cards and Attestation Cards using your Email Address and Password at the end of your application.
Application Closing Date
11th March, 2024.
