A Detailed to Studying at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, formerly known as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre, is an institute located in Zaria, Kaduna State. The institute is funded by the Civil Aviation Department in the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Aviation.
Founded in 1964, the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology commenced operations in 1966. The International Civil Aviation Organization and the United Nations Development Programme provided technical support to the institute.
Designed as a training center for aircraft maintenance engineers, Nigerian and African pilots, and a host of others, the institute also created air traffic services and communications school, a flying school, and so much more. The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology commenced specialized training courses in jet simulation, instrument landing, airline transport, etc., in the late 1970s. The institute also admitted its first female student in 1977.
Through affiliation with a foreign university, the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology sought to become a degree-awarding institution. It graduated about 6,500 students in 2010.
The institute’s mission is “to consistently provide the aviation industry with professionals and other personnel through training and related services for safe transportation in accordance with international standards.”
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Courses
Some of the courses offered at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology include:
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology (Airframe/ Power plant option)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology (Avionics option)
Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
Aviation Management
Air Traffic Safety Electronics Engineering
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Zaria School Fees
Here are the school fees for Flying School courses:
| Course Name | School Fees Amount | Duration of Programme |
| Standard Pilot Course | 7,500,000 | 2 Years |
| Private Pilot License Course | 2,500,000 | 6 Months |
| Instrument Rating | 1,500,000 | 5 Months |
| Commercial Pilot License Course | 2,500,000 | 6 Months |
| Multi-Engine Rating | 1,500,000 | 1 Month |
| Night Rating | 600,000 | 1 Week |
| Instrument Renewal (Simulator) | 125,000 | 2 Days |
| Standard Flight Operation Course | 748,000 | 25 Weeks |
| Standard Flight Operation Refresher Course | 150,000 | 2 Weeks |
| Dispatcher Currency | 96,000 | 1 Week |
| Cabin Crew Initial Training | 366,400 | 10 Weeks |
| Cabin Crew Conversion Course | 66,500 | 3 Weeks |
| Cabin Crew Recurrent/Requalification | 80,000 | 10 Days |
| Multi Crew Coordination (MCC) | $3,000 (USD) | 7 Days |
| Jet Orientation Course (JOC) | $3,000 (USD) | 7 Days |
For information about the fees of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Courses, Aviation Management Courses, Aircraft Services/Communication Courses, and a host of others, kindly visit the official website: www.ncat.gov.ng
The following steps will guide you in making payment into the NCAT TSA Account
- Log on to the REMITA website: remita.net
- Select ‘pay FN and state TSA’
- Click on ‘FGN: Federal Government of Nigeria’
- Select ‘AVIATION’ and click on ‘Nigeria College of Aviation Technology.’
- Choose the service you want to make payment for, the purpose of making the payment, and the amount you are paying.
- Click ‘Submit.’ Generate the RRR, which can be made using an ATM card or by visiting a bank.
- After making payment, print the transaction receipt. Afterwards, submit to the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology revenue office for the official receipt.
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Admission Requirements
NCAT Diploma Programme
- Candidates should possess a minimum of five (5) credits in relevant subjects (including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics) at O’ Level.
National Diploma (ND) Programme
- Candidates should possess at least five credits in relevant subjects (including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English Language) at O’ Level.
- Candidates are required to have obtained at least 180 in JAMB. Candidates who did not choose the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology as their first institution choice but met the cut-off mark are eligible to apply.
Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes
- Candidates must possess a minimum of Lower Credit Pass in National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Aircraft Engineering Technology. They should also possess at least one year Post ND cognate working experience.
- Candidates should have obtained a National Diploma in Aviation Management/Business Administration, Public Administration. They should possess at least 2.50 CGPA in their National Diploma programmes. Candidates should also possess a minimum of one year of cognate working experience.
Post Graduate Diploma
Air Traffic Safety Electronics Engineering
- Candidates must possess Higher National Diploma (HND) or BSc. in Electrical/Electronics. They can also possess NCAT Diploma and Professional License or its equivalent.
Aviation Management PGDAM (Full time)
Candidates should have obtained either of the following education qualifications:
- Minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) or BSc. from a recognized institution. They should also possess at least two years of working experience.
- NCAT Diploma and Professional License or its equivalent with at least two years of working experience.
Aviation Management (Part time)
Candidates should have obtained either of the following education qualifications:
- Minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) or BSc. from a recognized institution. Candidates should also have a minimum of two years working experience.
- NCAT Diploma and Professional License with at least two years of experience.
How to Apply
- For online Admission Application Form(s), kindly visit the following link: https://ncat.gov.ng/portal/applicant/index
- The application form attracts a fee of ten thousand naira.
- Application forms should be accompanied by evidence of payments into the institute’s account.
- Candidates should be medically fit.
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Scholarship
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Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Portal
To access the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology portal, kindly visit: https://ncat.gov.ng/portal/applicant/index/register
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Recruitment
Recent vacancies in the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology can be found in job sites such as myjobmag.com and jobcenternigeria.com
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Logo
The image below is the logo of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology:
School of Aviation in Nigeria
Here is a list of school of aviation in Nigeria:
Dhaewood Aviation Business School
Aeroconsult Aviation
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology
Universal School of Aviation
Landover Aviation Business School
International Aviation College
Standard Pilot Course
The course is designed with the purpose of training participants to become experts in the air transport industry. A team of seasoned instructors will train participants to develop the proficiency and skills required for them to obtain the following: ICAO-recognized Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Instrument Rating (IR), and Multi-Engine Rating (ME) from the Nigerian CAA.
Participants of the Standard Pilot Course will be trained on Trinidad TB20, Tampico TBP, and the Baron 58 aircraft. The Nigerian CAA approves the Standard Pilot Course.
School of Aviation Lagos
Lagos Aviation Academy (LAA) is situated in Lagos State. As an aviation training academy, it provides excellent training services to groom competent aviation professionals for successful careers in the industry.
Lagos Aviation Academy offers extensive training courses that combine modules in Aviation, Personal effectiveness, and Management.
School of Aviation Abuja
One of the schools of aviation in Abuja is the Universal School of Aviation (U.S.A).
The institution was established to meet the needs of the aviation industry by providing well-trained personnel for domestic and foreign aviation organizations. Since its inception, the institute has made considerable progress in the field of human resources development, as well as lowering the rate of unemployment by providing job opportunities to all students.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), which is part of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has authorized the Universal School of Aviation to perform training that leads to the issuance of certificates and licenses.
By becoming the first and only approved aviation school to receive approval from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to run a satellite campus in Nigeria, the Universal School of Aviation has become a household name in the country’s aviation sector.
