- According to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the decision became imperative following findings that pilots and other crew members are rendering services to different airlines.
The Federal Government has restricted licensed flight crew members to operating with one airline.
According to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the decision became imperative following findings that pilots and other crew members are rendering services to different airlines.
NCAA described the practice as illegal hence the move to bar pilot and crew from working with multiple airlines.
The development is contained in a circular NCAA/DGCA/AOL dated November 6th 2024 and signed by the Ag. Director-General, Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo.
According to the circular, instances where pilots operate for more than one airline concurrently portends danger.
It said the licence issued to pilot or any member of the flight crew is operator specific based on the approved Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The circular issued to Accountable Managers/Director of Flight Operations and Chief Pilots titled, “PROHIBITION OF AD-HOC FLIGHT OPERATIONS FOR MULTIPLE AIRLINES” read: “It has come to the notice of the authority through our surveillance reports that licensed
flight crew members utilize the privileges simulators and proficiency checks endersed on their license to operate for multiple airlines.
“The Flight Simulator Training Device/facility approved by the Authority si 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 arline concurrently without safety considerations of such actions poses a safety risk to the industry.”
The CAA stated that with effect from the date of issuance of this Directive, all operators and holders of pilot license are informed that this action will be treated as a violation of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations.
“The Authority wil take appropriate enforcement action on violators of this directive, affective from 11th November, 2024.
“Simulator renewals from henceforih will be tied to the Operator. Please comply accordingly,” the circular added