APPROVED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS POLICY
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Regulations govern the approval, operation, and oversight of Approved Training Organisations for pilot training in Nigeria. They target flying schools, pilot academies, airlines, and training personnel to ensure compliance with international standards. This produces competent and safe pilots for the aviation sector.
APPROVED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS POLICY
What Is This Policy?
Regulations governing the approval, operation, and oversight of Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) that provide ab initio pilot training and advanced flight training in Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Flying schools and pilot training academies Airlines with approved training programmes NCAA training standards inspection personnel Student pilots and airline pilot applicants
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure that flight training conducted in Nigeria meets ICAO and NCAA standards, producing competent and safe pilots, and that only properly equipped and staffed organisations are approved to provide training.
Key Features
ATO Certification: Training organisations must obtain NCAA approval before conducting approved flight training courses. Facility Standards: Prescribes aircraft, simulator, classroom, and instructor requirements for each training course. Training Programme Approval: Each training course syllabus must be submitted and approved by NCAA before commencement. Student Records: ATOs must maintain comprehensive training records for each student throughout the training programme.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All flight training organisations in Nigeria Beneficiaries: Student pilots; aviation safety; airline industry Funding: ATO fees; student tuition
How to Access
Training organisations must apply to NCAA for ATO certification Instructors must hold Flight Instructor ratings issued by NCAA Students must verify their school has valid ATO certification before enrolling Application method: Apply for ATO certification at the NCAA Flight Operations Standards Department.
Important Terms
Training conducted by an unapproved organisation does not count towards licence requirements ATO approval must be maintained current for students to sit NCAA licence examinations Changes to approved training courses require NCAA amendment approval
Official Resources
Website: https://www.ncaa.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
Legal Framework
Issued under the regulatory powers of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) pursuant to the Civil Aviation Act 2006 and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (NCAR). Implements ICAO Annex 1 (Personnel Licensing) and the ICAO Manual of Procedures for Establishment and Management of a State's Personnel Licensing System. Aligns with IATA Training and Qualification Initiative (ITQI) standards and the NCAA Air Navigation Regulations on flight crew licensing.