Top 7 Aviation Schools in Nigeria

Aviation Schools in Nigeria (Top 7)

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The Aviation Sector is one of the most substantial sectors there is in the country. Aviation therefore has a wide range of careers which include the following:

Pilots and Co-pilots
Flight Attendant
Air Ticketing Staff
Airline operator
Air traffic controller
Ground staff and lots more

Nigeria is home to Over 20 domestic airlines, with lots of terminals circulated the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority under the umbrella of the International Civil Aviation Organization. Its sole aim is to ensure that it produces good quality staffers who are fit for the aviation industry to boost its growth. Universal School of Aviation has therefore bagged numerous awards for its prolific excellence, such as the World Standard Aviation School of the Year 2018, the World Quality Merit Award for Africa’s best transport institution in 2018 and lots more. The Aviation School offers the range of courses

1) Universal School of Aviation: Universal School of Aviation is one of the best aviation schools in Nigeria. The watchword is to elicit amenable staff for aviation industries both domestically and internationally. The U.S.A. is approved by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority under the umbrella of the International Civil Aviation Organization. Its sole aim is to ensure that it produces good quality staffers who are fit for the aviation industry to boost its growth. Universal School of Aviation has therefore bagged numerous awards for its prolific excellence, such as the World Standard Aviation School of the Year 2018, the World Quality Merit Award for Africa’s best transport institution in 2018 and lots more. The Aviation School offers the range of courses

Air ticketing/ Reservation
Helicopter Landing Officer
Flight Attendant/Cabin Crew
Aviation Management
Flight Dispatch
Customer Service Management and lots more

Basic Requirements:

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The basic requirement for entry to the universal school of aviation is a minimum of O’ level (WAEC/NECO) Result and higher qualifications such as B.sc, HND, and OND can likewise be taken. Some advanced and professional-level courses may require additional requirements.

Address: Lagos state: 136 Isolo-Ikotun Road by Cele bus stop, Ikotun, Lagos

Abuja: Hiba Centre, Plot, C85, Tim P.Brown Street (521 Road), off 1st Avenue, Gwarinpa, FCT/Abuja

Phone: (+234) 08055849779, (+234) 07063002833

Email address: info@universalschoolofaviation.com

Website: universalschoolofaviation.com

2) Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria: NCAT is a government-owned institution, which was set up by Act No 31 of 1964 (as amended), It was founded with the sole purpose of providing the aviation industry with professionals and personnel by training and related services for safe transportation in accordance with international standards. It prides itself in maintaining the moniker of the foremost aviation institution in Africa and also one of the best in the world. Nigerian College of Aviation Technology has received lots of awards, the most recent one was when they got an award for the best aviation training institution in the world with the highest number of trained instructors in the 2023 International Civil Aviation Organization Global Implementation Support Symposium held in Seoul, South Korea.

NCAT offers a wide range of courses which are as follows:

Flying Courses: Pilot courses, Flight Dispatcher, Cabin Crew, Flight operations.
Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineering courses
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Courses
Aviation Management Courses
Air Traffic Services / Communication Courses
Airport Emergency Training School Courses
Instructional Systems Design Unit/ ICAO Courses

Basic Requirements: A minimum of WAEC/NECO/NABTE, O’ level with at least five credits which must include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English, the minimum JAMB score for polytechnics is (120). And your first choice of institution has to be NCAT.

Address: Zaria Aerodrome off Basawa Jct Sokoto Road, Zaria, Kaduna.

Phone: (+234) 07018741431 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon-Fri)

Email Address: academics@ncat.gov.ng info@ncat.gov.ng

Website: ncat.gov.ng

3) Landover Aviation Business School (LABS): This Institute was established in 2002. It is the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Approved Training Organization (ATO) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) Authorised Training Centre. Its mission is to provide quality training to aviation industry prospects. The institute has made the IATA Aviation training institution list 3 times in a row in 2017,2018 and 2019 and recently 2021.

They offer the following programs:

Travel and Tourism Courses: Passenger Handling, Basic Airfares and Ticketing programs, etc.
Technical and Operations Courses: Cabin Crew, Flight Dispatcher, Aircraft Technician, Aviation Store Management etc.
Aviation Management: Customer Service course, IATA managing the travel business.

Basic Requirements: A minimum of five credits in O’ level; WAEC, NECO, GCE (Maths and English inclusive of the five credits)

Address: 17 Simbiat Abisola Way, Ikeja 101233, Ikeja, Lagos State.

Phone: (+234) 08037007026, (+234) 07038226270

Email Address: admin@landover.aero

Website: landover.aero

4) Lagos Aviation Academy: It is a training academy situated in Lagos Mainland, its mission is to effectively

train prospects of the aviation industry to become the finest professionals in the Aviation Space and ensure their success in their desired careers. It offers Aeronautics courses and management courses and the list is as follows:

Cabin Crew/Flight Attendant
Flight Dispatcher
Ticketing and Reservation
Travel and Tourism Consultant
Customer Services
Passenger Ground Services
IATA Cargo Handling Courses and lots more

Basic Requirements: A minimum of five credits in O’ level; WAEC, NECO, GCE (Maths and English inclusive of the five credits)

Address: 16A Emina Crescent off Toyin Street, Ikeja 100271, Ikeja Lagos

Phone: (+234) 09087660165 (+234) 09087091010

Email Address: info@lagosaviationacademy.com

Website: www.lagosaviationacademy.com

5) Crew Training Institute: It is a training environment for most high-profile client cabin crew aspirants, who have 20 years of expertise, and mould their students into fine professionals in the aviation industry.

It is an Authorised Training Organization approved by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. They offer the following courses;

Cabin Crew Training
Customer Service
Conversion Training

Basic Requirements: A minimum of five credits in O’ level; WAEC, NECO, GCE (Maths and English inclusive of the five credits)

Address: Plot 9 Acme Road, Across Boulos, off Agindingi, Ogba, Ikeja 10001, Lagos

Phone: (+234) 09064350095

Website: cti.com.ng

6) Aero Consult Aviation Training Centre: It is an approved training centre by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) based in Lagos. It was founded with the sole aim of providing excellent aviation services and resources to uphold professionalism in the aviation industry by facilitating safety and quality for excellent service.

It offers the following courses in its institution;

Cabin Crew/flight attendant
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Technicians course
B737 Classic (300/400/500) Type training initial
CRJ 900-/1000 Initial

Basic Requirements: A minimum of five credits in O’ level; WAEC, NECO, GCE (Maths and English inclusive of the five credits)

Address: 29 Adeniyi Jones Avenue, Oba Akran, 101233, Ikeja, Lagos

Phone: (+234) 08033457500 (+234 ) 08034625878

Email Address: info@aeroconsultonline.com aeroconsulttraining@yahoo.com

Website: aeroconsultonline.com

7) Javi Aviation: It is an established company and a training centre, Its goal is to provide aviation services such as aircraft charter, ground handling, cargo handling flight operations, consultancy and any other aviation-related services.

They offer courses such as