Nigeria Bars Pilots from Operating for Multiple Airlines

In a circular dated November 6, 2024, and signed by its acting Director-General, Capt. Chris Najomo, the NCAA said its surveillance reports revealed that flight crew members use their privilege simulators and proficiency checks to operate for more than one airline.

The NCC also warned that violators would be dealt with starting from November 11, 2024 (Monday).

The statement reads: “It has come to the notice of the authority through our surveillance reports that licensed flight crew members utilise the privileges simulators and proficiency checks endorsed on their license to operate for multiple airlines.

“The Flight Simulator Training Device/facility approved by the Authority is operator-specific based on the training program and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for such an operator. Instances where pilots operate for more than one oiling concurrently without safety considerations of such actions poses a safety risk to the industry.

“With effect from the date of issuance of this directive, all operators and holders of pilot licence are informed that this action will be treated as a violation of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations. The Authority will take appropriate enforcement action on violators of this directive, effective from November 11, 2024. Simulator renewals from henceforth will be tied to the operator.”