Nigerian Air Force Ranks and Salary Structure (2024) & More

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If you’re looking to know how the Nigerian Air Force ranks its commissioned and non-commissioned officers, then this page is for you.

Here, you’ll also get to learn other interesting details about the force, such as the Nigerian Air Force salary structure, the Nigerian Air Force Logo and what it stands for, the force’s bases all over the country, and so on.

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Nigerian Air Force Ranks for Commissioned officers

There are 11 ranks in the Nigerian Airforce for non-commissioned officers. They are listed below:

  1. Marshal of the Nigerian Air Force
  2. Air Chief Marshal
  3. Air Marshal
  4. Air Vice-Marshal
  5. Air Commodore
  6. Group Captain
  7. Wing Commander
  8. Squadron Leader
  9. Flight Lieutenant
  10. Flying Officer
  11. Pilot Officer

Nigerian Air Force Ranks for non-commissioned officers

There are 9 ranks in the Nigerian Airforce for non-commissioned officers. They are listed below:

  1. Air Warrant Officer
  2. Master Warrant Officer
  3. Warrant Officer
  4. Flight Sergeant
  5. Sergeant
  6. Corporal
  7. Lance-Corporal
  8. Aircraftman
  9. Recruit

Nigerian Air Force Ranks and Salary Structure

Non-commissioned officers’ salaries

  • Air Warrant Officer: N171,793 per month
  • Master Warrant Officer: N165,697 per month
  • Warrant Officer: N101,974 per month
  • Flight Sergeant: N87,119 per month
  • Sergeant: N69,261 per month
  • Corporal: N58,634 per month
  • Lance Corporal: N55,832 per month
  • Aircraftman: N53,892 per month
  • Cadet (Trainee): N44,564 per month

Commissioned officers’ salaries

  • Air Chief Marshal: N1,724,283
  • Air Marshal: 1,486,451
  • Air Vice Marshal: N1,376,343
  • Air Commodore: N677,895
  • Group Captain: N352,631
  • Wing Commander: N342,586
  • Squadron Leader: N248,004
  • Flight Lieutenant: N232,484
  • Flying Officer: N218,400
  • Pilot Officer: N187,159

Nigerian Air Force Logo/Emblem

nigerian air force logo emblem

The Nigerian Air Force Logo is a combination of the National Coat of Arms and other elements that make the graphic representation a unique entity. The base of the logo is formed by a scroll bearing the words, “Nigeria Air Force”.

Above the scroll are two pairs of wheat cobs held together at the lower end, which is tucked behind the scroll. At the upper end, the two pairs are separated by a small Nigerian flag. This makes the cobs assume a V-shape. Sitting right on the Nigerian flag is an eagle, which, in turn, carries the Nigerian Coat of Arms on its back.

Except for the Nigerian flag and coat of arms, every other element in the Nigerian Air Force Logo is coloured yellow.

Nigerian Air Force Bases

  • NAF Kaduna (the Old Kaduna Airport), Kaduna State
  • NAF Abuja, FCT
  • NAF Shasha, Lagos
  • NAF Minna (based in Minna Airport), Niger State
  • NAF Makurdi (based in Makurdi Airport), Benue State
  • NAF Benin, Edo State
  • NAF Yola, Adamawa State
  • NAF Kainji
  • NAF Jos, Plateau State
  • NAF Enugu (based in Akanu Ibiam Int’l Airport), Enugu State
  • NAF Kano (based in Aminu Kano Int’l Airport), Kano State
  • NAF Ipetu-Ijesha, Osun State
  • NAF Katsina, Katsina State

Nigerian Air Force: Additional Important Facts

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is the arm of the Nigerian Armed Forces that that is in charge of air military operations. The force presently has about 10,000 personnel comprising both commissioned and non-commissioned officers.

The Nigerian Air Force was established on the 18th of April 1964 following the passage by the National Assembly of the 1964 Air Force Act, which stated that the force that be saddled with the task of defending the country majorly through air operations. The aims and objectives of the force are as follows

  • To ensure quick and versatile deployment of the Armed Forces whenever necessary.
  • To complement the military defence system of the country.
  • To support the ground-based (Nigerian Army) and sea-borne forces (Nigerian Navy) in all stages of their operations.
  • To play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of the country as a single, united entity.
  • To improve the country’s image and prestige, which are essential in international issues.

The Chief of Air Staff acts as the presidential adviser on defence matters related to air operations. He also works with the Minister of Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff.

The rank structure of the Nigerian Air Force is similar to that of the British Royal Air Force. This is expectable, since Nigeria was colonized by the British until she gained independence on October 1, 1960.

Video: Nigerian Air Force Strike Assets

The video below reveals some of the air-strike assets presently owned by the Nigerian Air Force. Enjoy the video.

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112 thoughts on “Nigerian Air Force Ranks and Salary Structure (2024) & More”

  10. I greet u all pls I have also applied for the NAF (shot service) pls my fallow applicants we should put ourselves in prayer. May the God Almighty choose those that will be best for our dear country

  16. Pls admin, i applied for the naf dis year 2017 and i picked nd stats but i studied accountancy. Pls am i still qualify. Pls i need your advice i love the force and am willing to sacrifice my best for it

  17. I don have any body in the high rank of nigerian airforce to support my effort but i am trusting God that my name will also be among the victorious ones. There great nigerians lets us not lay our faith on humans but our faith should be on God.Thanks.

  18. aslm, hello all nigerian air force staff. thanks for listen. my name is nasiru sulaiman from bauchi state indigen of misau local goverment area, i want to be one the nigerian air force but i have no godfather pls ineed your prayer because i don’t have like god father in, I have four 4 credits includin maths and government but my English pepar is pass E8 so my requirement is not complete pls nd pls anybody help me. but this time around am not apply again because am not getting English if anybody help me to joining NAF without English my phone number is 07065310703.

  25. Hello naf men and women! God has done it for me. My name is among the successful candidate in this 2016/2017 recruiting interview, pls what date is the interview, because there previous date have been postpone. Thanks.
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  26. Hello naf men and women! God has done it for me. My is among the successful candidate in this 2016/2017 recruiting interview, pls what date is the interview, because there previous date have been postpone. Thanks.
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  28. My name is akinlolu apply for NAF my center is Ipetu Ijesa, pls feed me wt any inftn regard dssc screening and test and more so i hv not get any text msge, hw abt u. Jesus wil neva fail us IJN We shall all be among IJN.

  32. Hi. am Warkani Marcus Yakubu from Borno state. i applied for the DSSC programme in NAF my exam centre is NAF BASE KADUNA. Any communication channel is welcomed. if any one has ideas on how the questions are fixed or has a copy to snap and paste in the page i will be very grateful.

  33. I wish everyone success in NAF screening exercise that’s coming up on 1 to 10 may 2016 for DSSC I pray that God will see us true out the exercise. my ikechukwu from IMO for ENUGU centre. thanks see dare my number 08117899144.

  36. Any body who choose ilorin for d zonal apptitude test shld cal me on08138626539 Obafemi Ajayi so we can treat d questns together it consists of math eng lang n gen.knowledge

  39. Innocent is my name from Benue state but my test center is at Sam ethnan ikeja airforce base lagos,please anyone wit useful information should contact me through 0703709225 or add me on whatapps to discuss on how to succeed in d upcoming exercise.I pray d almighty God grant us success as we dream to serves our father land.THANKS

  40. Innocent is my name from benue state but my test centre is at Sam ethnan Ikeja airforce base lagos.pls any one wit useful information should contact me through 07037409225 or add me on whatapps let share more idea on hw to succeed in d up coming exercise. I pray d almighty God grant us favour as we dream of success in life and to serve our Father land.THANKS

  42. let us keep believing God for who he is, it is he who can see us through. I’m praying for the air force applicant even to those of our air force high rank that God should keep each and everyone of us alive till that day of the exam. I love you all. Let us fight for our mother land now and for ever. My NAME IS EZEKIEL KEBORDIH FROM EDO STATE.

  44. Hello admin, please the cafe attendant made several mistakes while filling my form online, used my school statement of result in three cases, the area for my birth certificate, school certificate and eventually choose Radar Engineering instead of Works that i instructed her to choose, all this happened due to her selfie interest to be fast and register all the candidates in that particular area, we tried to edit the form when i noticed all of this and we couldn’t. Please i really want to be in NAF, my center for the exercise is Rivers State, May GOD help me have my name shortlisted by his Grace. Pls add my number on the group chat as well.. 08060103206

  45. My name is OMOTAN-IBAJE i also apply 4d airforece army pls i have not recieved any message for me 2 knw d time dat d exam will commence my center is at ILORIN. Pls help o

  48. Applicants are to use the printed acknoledgment slip to make payment at any of the designated banks? United bank for Africa, Sterling bank etc. Is dat true? Pls i need your answers, pls

  50. My local govt chairnan does not peste his pasport on my L.G attestation form but his sign nd stamp is there pls i dnt knw if i going 2b a problem during d exercise.& where will i focus as area of study to prepare me for the screening and test

  53. Hy guys may God help us all. And let us all be our brothers keepers share what you kow with the person that didn’t know. Jah help us all keep praying.

  55. Slm i’m muhammed muazu saidy by name i have apply 4 naf in jos but my indigen was Damboa LG Borno state pls i just want sum bdy 2 help me haw the recuruitment test will be (date&guide lines).MAY ALLAH HELP US.

    • The screening is different from the Exams. Screening has to do with your credentials whether they are genuine or not. Your height , health and other stuffs. The Exams will come afterworth .

  57. Oh! You our masters of nigerian airforce .i mohammed Abubakar applied for this 2016 recruitment ,.therefore, may you help me . I have applied with my NCE result and studied Geography/Islamic studies and also i have Upper Credit for my result ,pls which rank would i occupy using this documents..thanks

  59. hello all NAF officer, my name is umar a Habib from yobe state potiskum local govt I need to joining air force with my ssce result I have just gotten 9 credit and how can I going to joining it I need your assisting thanks?

  61. I by name yunusa aliyu i want to be a naf but there is no specification for degree or hnd.and still i apply with my nd will i be able to fix my hnd when doin last comfamation may god help thanks.

  64. IS nice hearing every1 saying his or her opinion about NAF, best of it all is for God to choose d best of all to us…. NAF, I shall b there in Shaa Allah

  68. My advice too everyone, dont joing NAF becuse of money, join it becuse u willing to serve ur father land and have pure mind to other…….i pray in God name……i want my name should out in shortlist

  72. hi pals…am Arinze Afunanya from Anambra i registered for NAF 2016 recruitment plsi need ur prayers bcs i dnt av anything like godfather but i have God father in haven i knw he ll shortlist my name for sure …….my question here is hw ll i be notify for de screening reply pls

  75. Hello admin my name is sulaiman abubakar dabai, my question is I just want know how can I joining the nigerian air force base kaduna college of air force I have my SSCE result now I have seven credit in my result please I your help. thanks….

  78. I am by name Abdulmuminu Bello, i hv seven credict including maths an english. I hav intrast to join NAF, i dnt hav any body who can help me, except GOD, plz any body that can gv his assist i need, i am ready to pay any amount. Here is my phone Number 07064444420.may GOD HELP US AMEEN

  82. Hello to all NAF officer..i want to be one of the nigerian airforce and i have obtain the form twice and my name was not among the shortlisted,and have obtain it again this year coz i wish to be one of the nigerian airforce,becous i love the force..so i beg all the NAF officer to help me to be among the force this year(victor winner augustine)

  83. Hello admin. Thanks for the listings. I just want to know how the Nigeria Airforce does its rankings and how to join. I have just my SSCE result for now, can i join with this result? If yes which level would i start from and how will the progress be like? I just have interest in joining the Military. I know this is alot, but i need your help. Thanks…….. Jefferson

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