All pilots working for Nigeria registered airlines have been barred by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) from working for multiple airlines concurrently with their approved privileges simulators and proficiency checks endorsed on their licence.
According to the NCAA, such action posed a serious threat to safety and would be treated as a serious violation of the NCAA Regulations.
A circular issued by NCAA and addressed to all aircraft operators by the Acting Director-General NCAA, Chris Najomo, with the Title: ‘Prohibition of Ad-Hoc Flight Operators for Multiple Airlines Background,’ dated November 6, 2024, revealed that its surveillance reports discovered the unprofessional conduct by some pilots.
NCAA insisted that the flight simulator training device/facility approved by it is operator-specific based on the training programme and the Standard Operating Procedures for such an airline only.
“With effect from the date of issuance of this directive, all operators and holders of pilot licenses 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.
“Simulators renewals from henceforth will be filed to the operators”, NCAA stated.
