TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
(a) The assessment and approval of applications for licenses and ratings.
(b) Issuance of licenses and ratings.
(c) Validation/Conversion of foreign licenses
(d) Promulgation of examination schedules, dates, time and centre.
(e) Drafting and amendments of rules relating to the training and licensing of aviation
personnel
(f) Approval of organizations and persons for specific tasks related to training and
testing.
(g) Assessment of the qualifications of the military trained personnel in order to
determine examination and flight test.
(h) preparation, administration and Evaluating written examinations
(i) Enforcement of licensing laws and regulations
(j) Certification and Approvals of Approved Training Organisation
(k) The promulgation of a scale of fees for written examinations, flight tests or
practical tests and the issue of licenses and ratings.
(l) The production and availability of licensing regulations or explanatory pamphlets
or information circulars detailing requirements for the issue of a license, syllabi and
recommended study material.
(m) Collaborate with other Directorates in areas of overlapping functions on
regulatory oversight for certification and issuance of licenses
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority is the regulatory body for aviation in Nigeria. It became autonomous with the passing into law of the Civil Aviation Act 2006 by the National Assembly and assent of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Act not only empowers the Authority to regulate Aviation Safety without political interference, but also to carry out oversight functions of Airports, Airspace, Meteorological Services, etc as well as economic regulations of the industry.
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