2024 Nigerian Air Force recruitment: General guidelines for applicants

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of its 2024 recruitment exercise for tradesmen and women, as well as non-tradesmen and women. Below are the key details and guidelines for applicants:

Application Process

• Start Date: August 21, 2024
• End Date: October 2, 2024
• Application Fee: The process is FREE OF CHARGE. No payment is required at any stage of the recruitment exercise.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Nationality: Must be a Nigerian citizen by birth, with a valid National Identity Card/NIN or BVN.
2. Age Limits:
   • Non-Tradesmen/Women: 18 to 22 years by September 20, 2025 (born between September 20, 2003, and September 20, 2005).
   • Tradesmen/Women: 18 to 25 years by September 20, 2025 (born between September 20, 2000, and September 20, 2005).
   • Special Cases (Chaplains Assistant/Assistant Imams, Driver/Mechanic): 18 to 28 years by September 20, 2025 (born between September 20, 1997, and September 20, 2005).
3. Marital Status: Applicants must be single.
4. Height: Minimum height is 1.66m for males and 1.63m for females.
5. Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit according to NAF standards.
6. Local Government Area Attestation Form: Must be signed by a high-ranking officer or a senior government official and accompanied by relevant identification.

Documents Required

• Original Credentials: Birth certificate or Declaration of Age, educational/trade certificates, Indigeneship certificate, and Attestation to Good Character.
• Passport Photographs: Two recent passport-sized photos, stamped and countersigned by the appropriate officer.
• Printed Documents: Acknowledgment Form, Parent/Guardian Consent Form, and Local Government Area Attestation Form.

Academic Requirements

• Non-Tradesmen/Women: A minimum of 5 credits in SSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB, including Mathematics and English, in not more than 2 sittings.
• Tradesmen/Women: ND/NCE certificates with at least lower credit, and the same 5 credits in relevant subjects. Special requirements apply to specific trades.

Special Notes

• Applicants with HND, First Degrees, Post-Graduate Certificates, or University Diplomas are not eligible.
• Medical professionals must have valid registration with relevant bodies and a current practicing license.

Application Support

• Phone Support: 09064432351, 09055840142, 07080646780 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Email Support: careers@airforce.mil.ng

Important Reminder

Any false declaration or impersonation detected at any stage will result in immediate disqualification and possible prosecution. Ensure all information provided is accurate and truthful.

For more details and updates, please visit the Nigerian Air Force Recruitment Portal.