Pay Structure Of The Nigerian Air Force

Are you passionate about joining the Nigerian Air Force or are you wondering about the salary of the Nigerian Air Force? Then you are in the right place. A career as an officer can be rewarding and fulfilling. In this article, we will examine the pay structure of the Nigerian Air Force. However, let us first take a look at the Nigerian Air Force and how to join the Nigerian Air Force. 

The Nigerian Air Force 

The Nigerian Air Force is a division of the Nigerian Armed Forces that focuses on all airspace-related affairs for Nigeria. They are responsible for defending the airspace and ensuring that all other divisions under the Nigerian Armed Forces such as the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Army, and others have access to a smooth air defense when necessary. Currently, the Nigerian Air Force is one of the largest Air forces in Africa consisting of about 18,000 active personnel. The Nigerian Air Force is the youngest division of the Nigerian Armed Forces, it was founded on 18th April 1964 with the headquarters situated in Abuja. Currently, there are 3 ways to join the Nigerian Air Force via their website. These ways include 

• Regular Combat (RC): The Regular Combatant Commission is a 5-year intensive military training at the Nigerian Defence Academy. This type of commission is opened to young Nigerians within 17 years old and not more than 21 years old at the time of entry into the Academy. The training involves 4 years of both academic and military training and one year of dedicated military exercise, which will lead to the award of a Bachelor's Degree and a presidential commission to the rank of Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Army (NA), Midship Man in the Nigerian Navy (NN) and Flying Officer in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). 
• Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC): The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. the training period for this type of commission is usually 6 months of intensive military training. The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields, after the training successful candidates are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer.
• Basic Military Training Course (BMTC): The Basic Military Training Course is a Short Period of Training for the Airmen and Airwomen, not usually more than 6 months of training. It is mainly for those who possess Secondary School Certificate, National Diploma certificate, NABTEB, RN/RM/NCE or City & Guild Certificate, and Trade Test Certificate. 

Pay Structure of the Nigerian Air Force 

The Nigerian Air Force is divided into 2 sections. We have the commissioned officers and the Non-Commissioned. In discussing the pay structure, we will be discussing in 2 phases for the commissioned and Non-commissioned. 

Non-Commissioned Ranks 

Recruit: The recruit rank is the lowest in the Nigerian Air Force, it is the level of entry into a non-commissioned service and the salary of a recruit is estimated to be 10,237 NGN 
Aircraftman: The aircraftman is usually the next range after the recruit with a salary of 53,892 NGN 
Lance Corporal: The rank of the lance corporal is the 3rd on the list of the Non-commissioned with an estimated salary of 55,832 NGN 
Corporal: After you serve as a lance corporal, you move to the rank of a corporal, with an estimated salary of 58,634 NGN per month
Sergeant: The Sergeant rank is the 5th on the list with an estimated salary of 69,261 NGN. At this point, the personnel has spent some time in service with a lot of experience 
Flight Sergeant: The Flight Sergeant rank is next after the sergeant rank. The rank is estimated to receive a salary of 87,119 NGN 
Warrant Officer: The warrant officer is estimated to receive a salary of 101,974 NGN per month as a non-commissioned officer 
Master Warrant Officer: The master warrant officer is a rank with a lot of experience and is close to the retiring rank for a non-commissioned officer. The estimated salary per month is 165,697 NGN 
Air Warrant Officer: This is the highest rank that can be attained by a non-commissioned officer. At this point, they are expected to retire after the completion of service as an Air Warrant officer. The salary is estimated to be 171,793 NGN per month. 

The Commissioned Ranks 

• Pilot Officer: The lowest rank of a commissioned officer of the NAF is the Pilot Officer with a starting salary of 187,159 NGN (This is usually a rank attained from the NDA)
• Flying Officer: Right after the completion of education and training at the Nigerian Defence Academy, the rank of flying officer is awarded to the successful personnel with a salary of 218,400 NGN 
• Flight Lieutenant: The Flight lieutenant is usually awarded after service as a flying officer with an estimated salary of 232,484 NGN per month. 
• Squadron Leader: The Squadron leader rank is the 4th rank as a commissioned officer with a salary of 248,004 NGN per month 
• Wing Commander: The wing commander is right after the rank of a squadron leader with an estimated salary of 342,586 per month 
• Group Captain: This rank is usually referred to as the mid-rank of the commissioned officer. The group captain is estimated to receive a salary of 352,631 NGN per month 
• Air Commodore: The Air Commodore rank comes with a lot of experience and years of service. The salary of an Air commodore is estimated to be 677,895 NGN per month 
• Air Vice-Marshal: The Air Vice-Marshal is a very high rank among the commissioned officer of the NAF. An officer of that rank is estimated to receive a salary of 1,376,343 NGN per month 
• Air Marshal: The Air Marshal rank is a rank close to the retirement rank. It is important to know some officers retired at this rank. The estimated salary for this rank is 1,486,451 NGN per month 
• Air Chief Marshal: This is currently the highest rank of the Nigerian Air Force with an estimated salary of 1,724,283 NGN per month. Officers are expected to retire after the completion of service in this rank. 

In conclusion, the Nigerian Air Force is respected and reputable, and a career as commissioned or non-commissioned officer will be rewarding and fulfilling. As we usually say, choosing a career is entirely dependent on you, your interests, your passion, and your goals. So, if you are passionate about service to the nation and the airspace, you might consider enrolling for recruitment. GOOD LUCK!! 

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