The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has declared that it was illegal for licensed flight crew members to operate multiple airlines.
The NCAA, in a November 6 circular obtained on Tuesday, stated this, saying its findings shows that pilots and other crew members render services to different airlines.
The circular signed by the Ag. Director-General, Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, declared the act as illegal adding that instances where pilots operate more than one airline concurrently pose risk to safety.
It said the licenses issued to pilots or any member of the flight crew is operator specific based on the approved Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The circular which was issued to Accountable Managers/Director of Flight Operations and Chief Pilots titled, “PROHIBITION OF AD-HOC FLIGHT OPERATIONS FOR MULTIPLE AIRLINES” said: “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 endorsed on their license to operate for multiple airlines.
“The Flight Simulator Training Device/facility approved by the Authority is 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 airline concurrently without safety considerations of such actions poses a safety risk to the industry.”
The NCAA ordered that from the date of issuance of this Directive, all operators and holders of pilot license are informed that this action will be treated as a violation of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations.
“The Authority will take appropriate enforcement action on violators of this directive, effective from November 11, 2024.
“Simulator renewals from henceforth will be tied to the Operator. Please comply accordingly,” the circular added.
