Nigerian Air Force Opens 2026 Recruitment for Tradesmen, Non-Tradesmen
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of its 2026 recruitment exercise for qualified Nigerians seeking enlistment as tradesmen/women and non-tradesmen/women.
The NAF, in a notice posted on its X handle on Wednesday, said online registration for the Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 47/2026 would open on September 3 and close on October 14, 2026.
The Service stated that the recruitment exercise was free of charge and advised prospective applicants to carefully review the eligibility requirements and application guidelines before submitting their applications.
Applicants for tradesmen/women must be between 18 and 27 years old as of March 1, 2027, while non-tradesmen/women applicants must be between 18 and 22 years old by the same date.
Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth and meet the minimum height requirement of 1.66 metres for males and 1.63 metres for females. They must also be medically, physically and psychologically fit and satisfy the NAF’s medical and employment standards.
For tradesmen/women, applicants with ND or NCE qualifications must have obtained their certificates from accredited institutions and possess at least five credits, including Mathematics and English, in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB or NBAIS.
Applicants seeking to apply for driving and other trades requiring a Trade Test must possess the relevant Trade Test certificate and meet the applicable SSCE requirements. Drivers must also have a valid driving licence.
For non-tradesmen/women, applicants are required to possess at least five credits, including Mathematics and English, in the relevant examinations. They must also have Primary School Certificates and Secondary School Testimonials.
The NAF said successful applicants would be required to complete an Acknowledgement Form, Parent/Guardian Consent Form and Local Government Area Attestation Form.
The attestation form may be signed by a military officer from the applicant’s state of origin not below the rank of Wing Commander in the NAF or an equivalent rank in the Nigerian Army or Navy; a police officer not below the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police; a substantive local government chairman or secretary; or a magistrate from the applicant’s state of origin.
The attestation form must be accompanied by the applicant’s passport photograph and a photocopy of the signatory’s driver’s licence, National Identity Card or international passport.
The Air Force said the zonal general aptitude test for successful applicants would be conducted on a date to be communicated through the recruitment portal, adding that only candidates who pass the exercise would be invited for interview.
Prospective applicants are advised to obtain full details and complete their registration through the official NAF recruitment portal.