NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION TRAINING CENTRE ACT
Act · Transport
An Act establishes the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology as the main training institution for aviation professionals. It targets pilots, air traffic controllers, and engineers seeking certification. The policy aims to build a skilled workforce for Nigeria's aviation industry.
NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION TRAINING CENTRE ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria as Nigeria's principal civil aviation training institution, providing training for pilots, air traffic controllers, and aviation engineers.
Who Does It Target?
Pilots, ATCOs, engineers, and other aviation professionals in training NCAA and FAAN as the primary clients of NCAT graduates Federal Ministry of Aviation International aviation students
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Develop a highly trained aviation workforce for Nigeria and West Africa through internationally certified aviation training programmes.
Key Features
Pilot Training: NCAT provides ab initio and type rating training for pilots. ATC Training: Training for air traffic controllers to ICAO standards. Engineering: Aviation maintenance engineering training for aircraft technicians. International Certification: Training programmes are ICAO-certified and internationally recognised.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — NCAT Zaria fully operational Coverage: Nigerian and regional aviation workforce Beneficiaries: Aviation safety; Nigerian aviation capacity Funding: Federal Government; training fees
How to Access
Apply for aviation training programmes at NCAT Nigerian students: sponsored training available through FAAN and NCAA International students: apply directly through NCAT admissions Application method: Apply at https://www.ncat.gov.ng
Important Terms
ICAO SARPS compliance is mandatory for all NCAT training programmes Training quality directly impacts aviation safety — no shortcuts permitted NCAT-trained graduates must obtain NCAA licences to practise
Official Resources
Website: https://www.ncat.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT)
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates under the Civil Aviation Act 2006, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Act, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act, and international aviation training standards of ICAO (Doc 9941 on Aviation Training Organisation procedures).