How to Apply for the 2026 Nigerian Air Force Recruitment
Are you a Nigerian aspiring to join the Nigerian Air Force? If yes, here is your opportunity to pursue a career in the Nigerian Air Force.
The Nigerian Air Force is inviting suitably qualified Nigerians to apply for available recruitment opportunities.
If you meet the requirements, don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step toward serving your country
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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.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements, qualifications, application guidelines, and closing date before submitting their applications.
We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the following positions below:
1.) Tradesman / Woman
Location:Nigeria
Eligibility
- Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth.
- Applicants must not be less than 1.66m tall for males and not less than 1.63m tall for females.
- Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
- Applicants with ND/NCE must have possessed at least lower credit from accredited institutions and must possess a minimum of 5 credits, including Mathematics and English, in not more than 2 sittings in WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB/NBAIS.
- Applicants applying as drivers and other trades that require Trade Test must possesses a minimum of 5 credits, including Mathematics and English, in not more than 2 sittings in WAECNECO/GCE/NABTEB/NBAIS addition to their Trade Test certificate and a valid driving licence for drivers.in
- In addition to the 5 credits requirements in SSCE, applicants applying as sportsmen/women are to present evidence of their professional sporting experience, which should include certificates and medals.
Application Closing Date
14th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Upon the successful completion of their application, applicants should print out the underlisted documents:
- Acknowledgement Form
- Parent/Guardians Consent Form.
- Local Government Area Attestation Form To be signed only by one of the following:
- Mitary officer from the same State as the applicant and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or the equivalent ranks in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy.
- Police officer of the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police and above.
- Substantive Local Government Chairman/Secretaries.
- Magistrates from applicants’ state of origin. 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
Location:Nigeria
Eligibility
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 22 years by 1 March 2027.
- Applicants must possess a minimum of 5 credits, including Mathematics and English Language, in not more than 2 sittings in WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB/NBAIS.
- In addition, applicants are required to possess Primary School Certificates and Secondary School Testimonials.
- Applicants must be free of any previous conviction(s) on criminal grounds by a court of law.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Upon the successful completion of their application, applicants should print out the underlisted documents:
- Acknowledgment Form
- Parent/Guardians Consent Form.
- Local Government Area Attestation Form To be signed only by one of the following:
- Mitary officer from the same State as the applicant and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or the equivalent ranks in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy.
- Police officer of the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police and above.
- Substantive Local Government Chairman/Secretaries.
- Magistrates from applicants’ state of origin. 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
Note: Applicants who did not successfully complete their application will not be able to generate the forms listed above at Para 2.
