The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a warning to accountable managers, directors of flight operations, and chief pilots, stating that engaging in multiple airline operations will be treated as a violation of Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations.
This was detailed in a statement signed on Monday by acting director-general of the NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo. The statement, with the subject “Prohibition of Ad-Hoc Flight Operations for Multiple Airlines,” read: “It has come to the attention of the Authority, through our surveillance reports, that licensed flight crew members are utilising simulators and proficiency checks endorsed on their licenses to operate for multiple airlines. The Flight Simulator Training Device/facility approved by the Authority is specific to each operator, based on its training program and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Instances where pilots work for more than one airline concurrently without considering safety risks pose a hazard to the industry.
He statement prescribed the actions required, thus: “Effective immediately, all operators and pilot license holders are informed that multiple airline operations will be treated as a violation of Nigerian Civil Aviation regulations; The Authority will take enforcement action on violators of this directive, starting November 11, 2024; Going forward, simulator renewals will be operator-specific.”
