Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Nigerian Air Force Opens 2026 Recruitment for Tradesmen and Non-Tradesmen

Nigerian Air Force Opens 2026 Recruitment for Tradesmen and Non-Tradesmen

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of its 2026 recruitment exercise for qualified Nigerians interested in joining the service as tradesmen/women and non-tradesmen/women.

According to the NAF, online applications for the Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 47/2026 will open on September 3, 2026, and close on October 14, 2026.

The Air Force stated that the application is free of charge and advised prospective applicants to carefully study the eligibility requirements and application guidelines before submitting their applications.

For tradesmen and women, applicants must be between 18 and 27 years old by March 1, 2027. Applicants for non-tradesmen and women must be between 18 and 22 years old by the same date.

Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth and must meet the minimum height requirements of 1.66 metres for males and 1.63 metres for females. They must also be medically, physically and psychologically fit.

Candidates applying as tradesmen or women 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 driving or other technical trades that require a Trade Test must possess the relevant Trade Test certificate and satisfy the required SSCE conditions. Drivers are also required to have a valid driving licence.

For non-tradesmen and women, candidates must have at least five credits, including Mathematics and English, in the relevant examinations. They must also possess a Primary School Certificate and Secondary School Testimonial.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Acknowledgement Form, Parent/Guardian Consent Form and Local Government Area Attestation Form.

The NAF said the zonal general aptitude test would be conducted on a date to be announced through the recruitment portal, while only candidates who successfully pass the selection process will be invited for an interview.

Prospective applicants are advised to use the official NAF recruitment portal for registration and further information.If you want, I can also make it shorter and more suitable for a Facebook/WhatsApp news post.

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