NAF Recruitment Requirement /Positions 2025

NAF Recruitment Requirement /Positions 2025 | NAF recruitment is essential for maintaining and enhancing the operational capability of the Air Force. The recruitment process is aimed at bringing in fresh talents who will be trained to become airmen and airwomen, filling various roles within the force.

This is critical not only for the defense of the nation but also for the professional development of the recruits, many of whom go on to have long and distinguished careers in the military.

Basic Military Training Course

The Basic Military Training Course is a Short Period Training for recruits to become Airmen and Airwomen, not normally more than 6 months of training. It is mainly for those who possess Secondary School Certificate, National Diploma certificate, NABTEB, RN/RM/NCE or City & Guild Certificate and Trade Test Certificate. The BMTC is comprised of Non-Tradesmen/Women.

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Requirement

• Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth, and possess National Identity Card/NIN or BVN.
• Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 22 years by 20 September 2026 (Applicants born before 20 September 2003 are not eligible) for non-tradesmen/women, 18 and 25 years of age by 20     September 2025 (Applicants born before 20 September 2000 are not eligible) for tradesmen/women. Those applying for Chaplains Assistant/Assistant Imams and Driver/Mechanic must be between 18 and 28 years of age by 20 September 2026 (Applicants born before 20        September 1997 are not eligible)
• Applicants must be single
• Minimum height is 1.66m for males and 1.63m for females.
• Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
• 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. 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.

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 
• Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.
• Original and photocopy of educational/trade 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

Non-Tradesmen/women

• Applicants applying for Non-Tradesmen/women must possess a minimum of 5 credits, including Mathematics and English Language, in not more than 2 sittings in SSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB. In addition, applicants are required to possess their school’s testimonials.

Tradesmen/Women:

• Applicants with ND/NCE must possess 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 SSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB.
• Applicants applying as drivers and other trades skills that require Trade test must possess a minimum of 2 passes in SSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB with a credit in English in addition to their Trade Test Certificate and valid driving licence for drivers.
• Applicants applying as sportsmen/women are to present evidence of their professional experience, which should include certificates and medals.

Positions

Aircraft Engineering:

Applicants must have ND Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

• Aircraft Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Avionics Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
•  Mechatronics Engineering
• Trade Test in Auto Painting,
• Trade Test in Auto-Panel Beating
• Trade Test in Upholstery
• Trade Test in Welding
• Trade Test in Generator Repairer

Armament Technology:

Must have ND Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
•  Trade Test Certificate in AGE.

Air Traffic Services:

Must have ND Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

•  Meteorology
• Air Traffic Controller Assistant
• Base Operator
• Fire Fighter

Professional Allied to Medicine:

Must have ND Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria and a valid practicing license in any of the following specialist areas:

• Environmental Health Technician
• Community Health Technician
• Health Information Management Technician
• Biomedical Engineering Technician
• Veterinary Technician
• Physiotherapy Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Dental Therapy
• Dental Technician
• Dental Health/Surgery Technician
• Dietetics/Nutrition Technician
• Medical Laboratory Technician
•  X-Ray Technician
• Optician Technician

Nurses

Must possess National/Professional Diploma Certificate in Nursing from any recognized training institution in Nigeria and have a current practicing license from the Nigerian Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Communication and Information and Space Technology

Must have ND Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Telecommunications Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
•  Computer Science
• Computer Engineerin
• Cyber Security
• Computer Hardware/Software Engineering
• Computer Networking
• Satellite Communication/Satellite Ground Station Engineering
• Remote Sensing
•  Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Geography
• Geo-physics/Physics.

Administration

Must have ND Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

• Public Administration
• Office Technology and Management
• Business Administration/Management
• Statistics

Account and Budget:

Must have ND Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

• Accounting
• Banking and Finance,
• Economics
• Business Management.

Logistics

Must have ND Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

• Purchasing and Supply
• Marketing
• Supply Chain Management
• Tailoring with Trade Test certificate

Air Provost:

Must have ND Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

•  Sociology
• Criminology,
• Psychology
• Statistician (Record Analyst)

Air Intelligence:

Must have ND/Diploma/Basic Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

• Cartography
• GIS
• Geography
• Computer Science,
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Fufulde Language
• Arabic Language
• Chinese Language
• Kanuri Language
• Trade Test in Computer Appreciation

Veterinary Assistance/Tech:

• ND Animal Health and relevant veterinary related fields.

Languages:

• NCE French, Mandarin, Russian and Arabic.

Education:

Must have NCE Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Technical Education
•  Business Studies
• Fine/Cultural and Creative Arts
• Computer Science Education
• Integrated Science
• Christian Religious Knowledge
• Islamic Religious Knowledge
• French
• Hausa/Igbo/Yoruba Languages,
• Agricultural Science
• Music
•  Early Childhood Care Education
• NCE/Diploma in Library & Information Science

Works/Services

Must have ND Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

• Building Technology,
• Civil Engineering
•  Estate Management
• Land Survey
• Quantity Surveyor
• Town Planning
• Draughtsman (Structures)
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Architecture
• Water supply and sanitation
• Highway Engineering
• Surveying and Geoinformatics
• Electrical Electronics
• Mechanical Engineering

Trade Test Certificate in the following trades:

(a)       Domestic Electrician

(b)       Plumbing

(c)       Aluminum Fabricator

(d)      Welding

(e)       Carpentry

(f)       Painting

(g)      Sign-Writing

(h)      Masonry

(i)       Draughtsman

(j)       Refrigeration

(k)      Tiling

(l)       POP Installation

(m)     Air-Conditioning

Public Relations:

Must have ND Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

• Mass Communication
• Journalism, Broadcasting
• Trade Test Certificate in Videography
• Trade Test Certificate in Photography
• Trade Test Certificate in Graphics Design

Legal Clerks:

• Diploma in Law.

Chaplain Assistant:

Must have ND/Diploma Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

• Theology
• Catechesis
• Certificate in Religious Studies

Assistant Imam:

Must have ND/NCE/Diploma Certificates from any recognised training institution in Nigeria in any of the following discipline:

• Islamic Studies
• Arabic language & Literature
• Sharia Law

Driver/Mechanic:

• Trade Test certificate Grade I, II & III, valid current driver’s license and practical experience.

Catering:

• ND Catering Services
• ND Hotel Management

Music:

Must have ND/NCE/Diploma/SSCE in the following discipline.  Playing experience in any recognised Band is an added advantage.

• Trumpeter/Bugler
• axophonist
• Percussionist
• Euphonium/Tuba
• Guitarist/Keyboardist
• Musical Instrument Technology
• Vocalist.

Sports:

Must have ND/NCE/SSCE in the following discipline. 

• Physical and Health Education (PHE)
• Physical Education
• Human Kinetics.
• Interested person must present evidence of professional experience which should include Certificate of participation and medal(s) in national and international sporting competitions. In addition, a recommendation letter from the Athlete’s State Sport Council and membership of National Sporting Association is an added advantage.

Museum and Archives

• NCE Arts (Curator)
• NCE History

How to Apply

On completion of the application forms, applicants must print out the underlisted documents:

1. Acknowledgment Form.
2. Parent/Guardians Consent Form.
3. Local Government Area Attestation Form.

Successful applicants would be invited for Selection Board Interview Exercise through the portal.

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Application Deadline: 2 October 2024

Application Process is FREE OF CHARGE and no payment should be made at any point throughout the Exercise.

Conclusion

NAF recruitment is a critical process for maintaining the operational readiness and effectiveness of the Nigerian Air Force. It offers young Nigerians the opportunity to serve their country, develop professionally, and build a secure and rewarding career. While the process is competitive and demanding, the rewards are significant, making it a highly sought-after opportunity for many.

The NAF continues to play a vital role in the defense and security of Nigeria, and through its rigorous recruitment process, it ensures that it remains one of the most capable and respected air forces in Africa.