The federal government has prohibited licensed flight crew personnel from operating numerous airlines.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) imposed the limitation in a circular NCAA/DGCA/AOL dated November 6th, 2024, signed by the Ag. Director-General, Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, declaring the act illegal.
The NCAA stated that its data demonstrate that pilots and other crew members provide services to several airlines.
According to the circular, situations in which pilots work for multiple airlines at the same time endanger their safety.
It stated that the licence awarded to a pilot or any member of the flight crew is operator-specific and based on approved Standards Operating Procedures (SOP).
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 noted that, as of the date of this Directive’s release, all operators and pilot license holders are informed that this activity will be considered a breach 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.
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