Nigerian Air Force is Recruiting Tradesmen/Women and Non-Tradesmen/Women

Opportunity Snapshot

• Organisation: Nigerian Air Force
• Recruitment Exercise: Basic Military Training Course 47/2026
• Categories: Tradesmen/Women and Non-Tradesmen/Women
• Eligibility: Nigerian citizens by birth
• Application: Online
• Registration Opens: September 3, 2026
• Application Deadline: October 14, 2026

Available Positions at Nigerian Airforce

Tradesmen/Women

Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years by March 1, 2027.

Non-Tradesmen/Women

Applicants must be between 18 and 22 years by March 1, 2027.

Who Can Apply for this Recruitment?

Applicants must:

• Be Nigerian citizens by birth.
• Meet the applicable age requirements.
• Meet the specified educational requirements.
• Meet Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
• Be free of previous conviction(s) on criminal grounds by a court of law.

Requirements for the Nigerian Airforce Tradesmen/Women and Non-Tradesmen/Women Recruitment

General Eligibility

• Applicants must be at least 1.66m tall for males and 1.63m for females.
• Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit.
• Applicants must meet Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.

Tradesmen/Women Requirements

• Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years by March 1, 2027.
• Applicants with ND/NCE must have at least a lower credit from accredited institutions.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 5 credits, including Mathematics and English Language, in not more than two sittings in WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB/NBAIS.
• Applicants for driving and other trades requiring a Trade Test must have the required Trade Test certificate.
• Applicants for driving positions must have a valid driving licence.
• Sportsmen/women must provide evidence of professional sporting experience, including certificates and medals, in addition to the five-credit SSCE requirement.

Non-Tradesmen/Women Requirements

• Applicants must be between 18 and 22 years by March 1, 2027.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 5 credits, including Mathematics and English Language, in not more than two sittings in WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB/NBAIS.
• Applicants must also possess Primary School Certificates and Secondary School Testimonials.

Responsibilities of the Tradesmen/Women and Non-Tradesmen/Women Nigerian Airforce Recruits

The recruitment notice does not specify job responsibilities for the Tradesmen/Women and Non-Tradesmen/Women categories.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should apply online through the Nigerian Air Force recruitment portal:

www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng

Upon successful completion of the application, applicants should print:

• Acknowledgement Form
• Parent/Guardian Consent Form
• Local Government Area Attestation Form

The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be signed by one of the authorised persons specified in the recruitment guidelines.

Applicants who do not successfully complete their application will not be able to generate the required forms.

Application Deadline

Online registration starts on September 3, 2026 and closes on October 14, 2026.

Important Information

• The Zonal General Aptitude Test date will be communicated through the Nigerian Air Force Recruitment Portal.
• Only successful applicants will be invited for the Selection Interview.
• Further information will be available on the recruitment portal from September 3, 2026.
• Support lines: 07052683575 and 07030562381.
• Email: careers@airforce.mil.ng.

Information Not Specified

The recruitment notice does not specify:

• Salary or compensation.
• Benefits.
• A specific employment duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Nigerian Air Force recruitment 2026 start?

Online registration starts on September 3, 2026.

When is the Nigerian Air Force recruitment deadline?

The application closes on October 14, 2026.

What is the age requirement for Tradesmen/Women?

Applicants must be 18–27 years by March 1, 2027.

What is the age requirement for Non-Tradesmen/Women?

Applicants must be 18–22 years by March 1, 2027.