APPLICATION FOR NIGERIAN AIR FORCE TRADES AND NON TRADES MEN/WOMEN RECRUITMENT

Application Guidelines

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Online Registration starts on 12th January 2019 and closes on 23th February 2019.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.         Nationality: Applicant must be a Nigerian citizen by birth.

2.         Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 18and 22 years non-tradesmen/women, 18 and 25 years for tradesmen/women by 31 December 2019. Those applying as assistant chaplains/assistant imams and drivers must be between the ages of 18 and 28 years.

3.         Marital Status: All applicants must be single.

4.         Height: Minimum height is 1.66 meters or 5.4ft for males and 1.63 meters or 5.3ft for females.

5.         Medical Fitness: All applicants must be medically fit and meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

6.         Non-Tradesmen/women: Applicants must possess a minimum of 5 credits including Mathematics and English Language in SSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB. In addition, applicants are also required to possess their school’s testimonials.

7.         Tradesmen/women:

a.         Applicants must possess ND (with minimum of Lower Credit), NABTEB, RN/RM/NCE or City & Guild Certificate. 

b.         Candidates with only Trade Test Certificate (including Drivers) are required to also have a minimum of 2 passes in GCE/SSCE/NECO including English Language.

Note: that applicants with HND or First Degrees/Post-Graduate Certificates, University Diplomas and Grade II Teacher's certificates will not be considered for recruitment as airmen/airwomen into the Nigerian Air Force and should not apply. Applicants with medical qualifications should possess evident of registration with relevant professionals bodies and current practicing licence.

8.         Attestation Forms: Applicant's attestation Form must be signed by a military officer from the same state as the applicant and not below the rank of Squadron Leader or equivalent in the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force. Also a Police Officer of the rank of Assistant CP and above. Local Governments Chairmen/Secretaries, Magistrates and Principals of Government Secondary Schools from applicants' state of origin can also sign the attestation forms. The signees passport photograph and either photocopy of drivers licence, international passport, national identity card or voters identity card must be attached. In addition, applicants are to bring with them Local Government Indigene Certificate to the Zonal Recruitment Centers and final selection interview.

9.         Requirements: Applicants are advised to carefully read the requirements below before filling the Form:

a.         Medical Records: ND Medical Records.

b.         Nursing: RN-RM.

c.         Lab Technician: ND Medical Lab Science.

d.         X-Ray Technicians: ND X-ray Technology.

e.         Dental Technician: ND Dental Technology/ Dental Therapy.

f.          Pharmacy Technician: ND Pharmacy Technology.

g.         Environmental Health Technician: ND Environmental Health   Technology.

h.         Biomed Technician: ND BiomedTechnology.

i.          Optometry Technician: ND OptometryTechnology.

j.          Physiotherapy: ND Physiotherapy.

k.         Medical Supply: ND Medical Supply.

l.          Dieticians/Nutrition: ND Dietetics/Nutrition.

m.        Assistant Chaplain: Diploma in Theology.

n.         Assistant Imam: ND Arabic/Islamic Studies.

o.         Engineering Technicians: ND Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Electronics Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Air Engineering Technology.

p.         Works: Trade Test Cert in Welding/Carpentry/Painting/Sign Writing/Plumbing/Mason/Domestic Electrician/Refrigeration and Air Conditioning/Tailors.

q.         Domestic Electricians: ND Electrical Electronics, ND/Trade Test Certificate 1,2,3 Domestic Electrician, Works.

r.         Building Technology:  ND Building Technology/Quantity Surveyor/ Land Surveying/ Civil Engineering.

s.         Statistics: ND Stats.

t.         Meteorologist: WMO Class III Meteorology Assistant Certificate, Certificate in ATCA/Base Operator and Fire.

u.         Public Relations/Info: ND Mass Communication/Journalism/Broadcasting/Trade Test Certificate in Videography/Photography.

v.         Secretarial Assistants: ND Office Technology Management.

w.        Library Assistants: ND/NCE Library Science.

x.         Music: ND Music. In addition, playing experience in any recognised Band will be an advantage.

y.         Driver/Mechanic: Trade Test and current driver's license with practical experience.

z.         Computer/Space Tech: ND/Computer Hardware Engr/Tech, Software Engr/Tech, Satellite Image Interpreter/GIS Tech, SatCom Hub Installation Tech, Fiber Optic Tech, Network Tech, Cyber Security Tech, Web Designer/Master and Software Developer.  Possession of recognized certifications will be an advantage.

aa.       Sports: Certificate of participation/Medals in National and International sporting competitions and in addition ND/NCE Physical Education can be an added advantage.

ab.       Catering: ND Catering Services/Catering Certificate.

ac.       Education: NCE Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English, Home Economics, Nigerian Languages, French, Business Management, Fine Art, Basic Science/Integrated Science, Computer Science, Music, Technical Education/Basic Technology, Christian Religious Knowledge, Islamic Religious Knowledge.

ad.       Administration/Logistics: ND Business Studies/Business Administration and Management/Purchasing and Supply/Financial Studies/Economics.

ae.       Legal Clerks: ND/Diploma in Law.

QUALIFYING RECRUITMENT TESTS

10.       Qualifying Recruitment Tests will hold in the following Centers:

            a.         Bauchi: 251 Nigerian Air Force Base, Bauchi.

            b.         Benin: 107 Air Maritime Group, Nigerian Air Force Benin.

            c.         Enugu: 155 Nigerian Air Force Base, Enugu.

            d.         Ilorin: 303 MAG - Nigerian Air Force, Ilorin.

            e.         Ipetu-Ijesha: 209 Quick Response Group, Ipetu-Ijesha.

            f.          Jos: 451 Nigerian Air Force Station, Jos.

            g.         Kaduna: Nigerian Air Force Base, Kawo – Kaduna.

            h.         Kano: 403 Flying Training School, Kano.

            i.         Lagos: Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja – Lagos.

            j.          Maiduguri: 105 Composite Group Nigerian Air Force Base, Maiduguri.

            k.         Makurdi: Nigerian Air Force Base, Makurdi.

            l.          Minna: 351 Nigerian Air Force Base, Minna.

            m.        Port-Harcourt: 115 Special Operations Group, Nigerian Air Force, 

                        Port-Harcourt.

            n.         Sokoto: 119 Forward Operation Base Mabera, Sokoto.

            o.         Yola: 103 Strike Group, Nigerian Air Force, Yola.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

11.       Applicants will be required to submit for scrutiny, the original copies of their documents at the recruitment centers and during the final selection interview. Applicants will be required to present following documents if selected for the zonal recruitment test:

a.       Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified, Local Government Chairmen/Secretaries and other specified officers in Paragraph 8.

b.        Photocopies of:

(1)    Birth Certificate/ Declaration of Age (Any age declaration done later than 4 years to this exercise will not be acceptable).

(2)     Educational/ Trade Certificates.

(3)     Indigeneship certificate from applicant’s State of Origin.

12.       Any applicant suspected to have impersonated or submitted false document(s) shall be disqualified from the selection exercise. Also, any false declaration detected later may lead to withdrawal from training. Such applicants will be handed over to the Police for prosecution. The Nigerian Air Force will not entertain any enquiries in respect of applicants whose applications have been rejected. Interested applicants are to note that the online registration is free of charge.  Applicants are required to fill valid email addresses and Telephone numbers in the appropriate spaces provided in the application form.

13.       On completion of the application forms, applicants must print out the Acknowledgment Slip.

14.       Technical Support: For Technical Support, please call: 09064432351, 09055840142, 08053440802 or Email: careers@airforce.mil.ng

Note: All phone lines are available Monday – Friday between 8:30AM and 5:30PMhttps://gsmguruz.blogspot.com/2019/01/NAF-application-guidelines-please-read.html

PUBLIC NOTICE – EXTENSION OF REDUCTION OF COST OF BUSINESS NAMES REGISTRATION BY 50%  

In an effort to deepen the benefits of its reform initiatives, the Corporate Affairs Commission has extended the reduction of  cost of Registration of Business Names from N10,000 to N5,000 after the Name Reservation of N500, with effect from the 31st December, 2018 to 31st March, 2019.

The Business Incentive Strategy is aimed at creating a window for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to formalize their businesses, which will enable them own corporate account with Banks, have access to Loans, grants and other government interventions.

Members of the public are enjoined to take advantage of this window, to register their Business Names at the reduced cost of N5,000 after the Name Reservation of N500.

Dated this  31st Day of December, 2018

Signed:

MANAGEMENT

PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SCHEME

(P-YES)The scheme aims to create at least 774,000 empowerment opportunities through direct youth empowerment over a minimum period of two years.The P-YES scheme covers the “Youth” defined in the Nigerian National youth policy (2009) as male and female individuals whose ages are between 18 and 40 years old.

Agriculture

The agricultural sector presents the Nigerian youth with a vast opportunity of being profitably engaged while contributing to the national GDP. This intervention has been designed to fill in the different levels of the agriculture value chain. Beneficiaries will be provided with Seed Empowerment Tools and are expected to manage this as a business with the aim of empowering another youth with the requisite skills and know how from the proceeds and profit of the business.

Rice Processing

Beneficiaries will be empowered with Mini Rice Mills to serve as a Seed Business Tool especially in rural farming communities.

Butchery

Succesful beneficiaries will be equipped with P-YES fabricated Mobile and stationary Butchery machines and facilities.

Poultry Farming

Beneficiaries who are successful in this category will be empowered with Day old chicks, feed, medications and poultry cages that will accommodate a minimum of 150 chicks. Beneficiaries will also be provided with Mobile (Tricycle) wheelers for the sales and distribution of eggs.

Fish Farming

For this set of participants, Starter packs (fingerlings, tanks, Inflatable tubes, fish meal) will be provided to enable a smooth take off of their farm.

Fumigation

Back pack sprayers, bicycles and neccessary chemicals will be provided for beneficiaries in this category. This service is targeted at both rural and urban communities.

Irrigation

Irrigation/pumping machines will be provided to serve as a source of income and to also serve rural communities that engage in cash crop farming.

Fresh Egg 

DeliveryWheelers will be provided for egg distribution . The eggs will be lifted from the poultry farms for distribution to consumers.

Fashion & Beauty

The fashion industry in Nigeria is growing at a fast pace and presents the youth with a huge opportunity for entrepreneurship. To this end, chosen individuals will be trained and equipped with the basic tools to engage in and run micro, small and medium scale businesses withing the fashion industry.

Fabrics & Tailoring

Successful beneficiaries will be trained and given sewing and garment making/designing machines.

Make Up & Cosmetics

Successful trainees will be equipped with modern day cosmetic kits. They can choose to be mobile vendors or be stationed in tents that will be provided by P-YES.

Barbing & Hair Dressing

Trained and successful beneficiaries will be empowered with clippers, customised cabins, hair dressing kits and accessories.

Photography

Mobile photography kits will be provided for beneficiaries who have been trained in the provision of this service. 

Requirements for application

The scheme will be accessible to the literate, semi-literate and the non-literate population. 
The threshold for qualification is set at the basic ability and capacity to learn and be teachable. 
In addition to the fore going, the following is set as the basic pre-conditions for enlistment;

• Applicant must be a Nigerian male or female between the ages of 18 and 40.
• Applicant must have a means of identification (National Identity card, International Passport, Permanent Voters Card- PVC).
• Applicant must provide a Second Level Beneficiary (SLB) to qualify for benefitting from the scheme. 
• Ability to communicate in Basic English language and or any local Nigerian language.
• Provable upright character and a stable mind.
• Applicant must provide a guarantor preferably a community or religious leader.
• Ability to secure the endorsement of a local government official.
• Beneficiary should posses the capacity to transfer knowledge and mentor pairs within their communities.
• Applicants Must Complete a guarantor's form. Get Form here

Important Notice

Application For the presidential youth empowerment scheme are to be made via this portal and the resources. It is important to note that no registration fees will be required during the application / selection process. Please be aware of fraudulent entities who may try to prey on honest citizens.

How to apply

Apply OnlineApplying for the programme is easy. Just start by giving us your phone number and follow the instructions provided

Apply Now!