Earlier known as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre, the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) was found and established in the year 1964 and was funded by the Civil Aviation Department in the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Aviation in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Thus, the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology is located in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, and it’s operating as a higher education institute in Nigeria.
After the establishment of the school in 1964, the school began operations in 1966 with technical support from the United Nations Development Programme and the International Civil Aviation Organization.
NCAT was to be a training center for Nigerian and African pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, navigation aid technicians and it subsequently created a flying school, air traffic services, and communications school, and aeronautical electronics and telecommunications school to meet its objectives.
As growth is consistent in every business, the college began to offer specialized training courses in instrument landing systems, jet simulation, airline transport, and VHF omnidirectional range in the late 1970s.
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) has about 26 training aircraft, which are;
- 14 single-engine TAMPICO TB9
- 5 single TRINIDAD TB20
- 3 twin-engine Beech 58
- 2 BELL 206 Helicopters,
- A B737 aircraft for cabin crew training
- 1 TBM 850 aircraft for flight training.
We can recall that the college was seeking to become a degree-awarding institution through affiliation with a foreign university in 2010.
Also, as of 2010, about 6,500 students who offer a course in flying, aircraft maintenance, air traffic control, and aeronautical telecommunications had graduated from the college.
NCAT MISSION STATEMENT
To consistently provide the aviation industry with professionals and other personnel through training and related services for safe transportation under international standards.
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Programs and Courses
During my research on NCAT courses, I came to realize that the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology has 5 Training programs of which its different courses fall under.
So, you can see the list of training programs & courses available at NCAT, inclusive of the course duration.
NCAT Training Programs
- Flying School
- Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
- Aviation Management
- Air Traffic Services Communication
NCAT Training Programs Courses
1. Flying School Courses
ID | Course Name | Duration | Start Date |
Standard Pilot Course | 2 Years | ||
PPL | Private Pilot Licence Course | 6 Months | |
IR | Instrument Rating | 5 Months | |
CPL | Commercial Pilot Licence Course | 6 Months | |
MER | Multi-Engine Rating | 1 Month | |
Night Rating | 1 Week | ||
Instrument Renewal (Simulator) | 2 Â days | ||
SFO | Standard Flight Operation Course | 25 Weeks | |
 SFOR | Standard Flight Operation Refresher Course | 2 Weeks | |
Dispatcher Currency | 1 Week | ||
Cabin Crew Initial Training | 10 Weeks | ||
Cabin Crew Conversion Course | 3 Weeks | ||
Cabin Crew Recurrent/Re-qualification | 10 Days | ||
Multi-Crew Coordination (MCC) | 7 Days | ||
Jet Orientation Course (JOC) | 7 Days |
2. Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineering Courses
ID | Course Name | Duration | Start Date |
 ATSEP | Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel(ATSEP) Pre-License Course |  12 Weeks | |
 NAVAIDS EQUIPT MTCE | NAVIGATION AIDS EQUIPT MTCE (Trainer Plus STP) | 2 Weeks | |
Air Navigation System Management Course | 2 week | ||
TRAINAIR STP | Alcatel DVOR Equipment Maintenance (Trainer STP) | 3 Weeks | |
 Surveillance Radar Principle Course | 4 Weeks | ||
 Secondary Surveillance Radar Principle Course |  3 Weeks | ||
BAGL | Basic Airfield Ground Lighting System Course | Â 3 Weeks | |
AGL-M | Airfield Ground Lighting System Maintenance Course | 3 Weeks | |
APSS Mod 1 | Airport Power Supply System (Operation and Maintenance of Diesel Engine Generator) | 2 Weeks | |
APSS Mod 2 | Airport Power Supply System (Operation and Maintenance of Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning System) | 2 Weeks | |
APSS Mod 3 | Airport Power Supply System (Operation and Maintenance of UPS & Solar Power System) | 2 Weeks | |
ATED | Aeronautical Telecommunication Engineering Diploma | 93 Weeks | |
PGD-ATSE | Post Graduate Diploma in Air Traffic Safety Electronics | 52 Weeks | |
ATSEC | Air Traffic Safety Electronics Concept | 8 Weeks | |
CIMR | Computer Installations, Maintenance, and Repairs | 2 Weeks | |
NET | Computer Networking | 2 Weeks | |
DBMS | Database Management System Using MS Access | 2 Weeks | |
Linux | Linux Operating System | 2 Weeks | |
THALES CVOR-E | THALES CVOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE | 3 Weeks | |
THALES DME EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE | THALES DME EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE | 2 Weeks | |
CNS DTI | USE OF CNS DIAGNOSTICS/TEST INSTRUMENTS | 1 Week | |
NAVAIDS-P | NAVIGATION AIDS PRINCIPLES | 5 Weeks | |
DME-P | DME PRINCIPLES | 1 Week | |
FLT INS/CAL | FLIGHT INSPECTION & CALIBRATION FOR TECHNICIANS | 3 Week | |
ILS-R | ILS/DME EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE-REFRESHER | 1 Week | |
VOR-R | VOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE – REFRESHER | 1 Week |
3. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Courses
ID | Course Name | Duration | Start Date |
Airframe and Power Plant (Abridged) | Â 90 Weeks | ||
Airframe and Power Plant (Standard) | Â 120 Weeks | ||
PMA | Pressurized Metal Airframe | Â 6 weeks | |
Abridged Avionics Course | Â 90Â Weeks | ||
Direct and Remote Reading Compass Course | Â 4 Weeks | ||
Airborne Radio Course | Â 12Â Weeks | ||
Automatic Flight Control System Course | Â 8Â Weeks | ||
HF | Human Factors in Aircraft Maintenance Course | Â 2Â Weeks | |
Non-destructive Testing and Inspecting Course | Â 2Â Weeks | ||
Maintenance Organization and Regulation Course | Â 2Â Weeks | ||
Gas Turbine  Engine Course |  3 Weeks | ||
Aircraft Batteries Maintenance Course | Â 2Â Weeks | ||
Aircraft Sheet Metal Repair Course | Â 12Â Weeks | ||
Wheel and Brakes Modular Course | Â 2Â Weeks | ||
Workshop Technician | Â 45 Weeks | ||
Basic Technician Certificate | Â 45Â Weeks | ||
Intermediate Technician Certificate | 45 Â Weeks | ||
License Preparatory Modular Course | Â 30Â Weeks | ||
TB-9 Line Inspection Course (STP) | 2 Weeks | ||
Higher National Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Airframe and Powerplant) | 2 Years | ||
Higher National Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics Options) | 2 Years |
4. Aviation Management Courses
ID | Course Name | Duration | Start Date |
 BAPOM |  Basic Aviation planning, Operations, and Management course |  2 Weeks | |
 AAPOM | Advanced Aviation Planning, Operations and Management Courses | 2 Weeks | |
AVSEC | Aviation Security Basic Course | 5 Days | |
ATEC | Air Transport Economics Course | 5 Weeks | |
MA-035 | Â Safety Management Systems Course (SMS) | 5 Days | |
HF | Human Factor | 5 Days | |
Aviation Passenger Service | 3 Weeks | ||
HND-AM | Higher National Diploma in Aviation Management | 2 years | |
 AS | Aviation Statistics Course | 2 Weeks | |
PGDAM | Post Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management | 1 Year | |
First Aids for Airport Operation Course | 5 Days |
5. Air Traffic Services Communication Courses
ID | Course Name | Duration | Start Date |
Aviation Language Proficiency Course-Rating/Proficiency | Â Not Specified | ||
 AVEL | Aviation English for Non-English Speaking Countries | 8 Weeks | |
AVSEC | Aviation Security Awareness | 1 weeks | |
AVSEC | Aviation Security Basic | 6 Weeks | |
ACRF | ATC Refresher Course | 3 Weeks | |
AC | Standard Air Traffic Control Course | 45 weeks | |
Area Airway Non-Radar | 12 Weeks | ||
Terminal/Area Radar Course | 12 Weeks | ||
Area Control Course Refresher | 6 Weeks | ||
Govt. Aviation Operations | 10 Weeks | ||
Apron control Course | 20 Weeks | ||
Aeronautical Operations Officer Course | 44 Weeks | ||
Terminal Radar (Refresher) | 2 Weeks | ||
Radio Telephony Operations (RTO) | 8 Weeks | ||
Communication Center Management | 3 Weeks | ||
Advance Communication Officers Course | 12 Weeks | ||
Communication Officers’Refresher Course | 3 Weeks | ||
Advance Radio Telephony Operations Course | 8 Weeks | ||
Airport Telephone Operations and Billing Course | 8 Weeks |
NCAT School Fees and Courses Overview
After listing the above Course for you, if you want to know the school fee amount for each of the Courses or perhaps you’ve seen a course that catches your interest, Kindly follow the steps below to see the school fee amount.
STEP 1:Â Visit the school portal and click on the Training programs OR you can visit the training programs page on the school portal – http://ncat.gov.ng/training-programs/
STEP 2: After the programs, the list has shown up on the web page, Click on any of the training programs that you Course of interest falls under and allow the page to load.
STEP 3:Â Click on your preferred Course of interest to load the course interface on the site.
STEP 4: Click on Fee, and the school fee for that particular Course will show in Naira.
STEPS ON HOW TO MAKE PAYMENT INTO NCAT TSA ACCOUNT
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Logon to the REMITA website – www.remita.net
- Click “pay FGN and State TSA.”
- Select and click “FGN: Federal Government Of Nigeria.”
- Enter “AVIATION” and click on “Nigeria College Of Aviation Technology.”
- Select the service type you are paying for, the purpose of payment, and the amount payable.
- Submit to generate Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) which will be presented at any payment channel or commercial Bank.
- Online payment could be opted using a debit card (ATM card) to complete your payment.
- Print transaction receipt and submit to the NCAT revenue office for an official receipt.
How to Apply for Nigerian College of Aviation Technology
If you want to apply for any of the available courses at NCAT, simply visit the school portal and click on “APPLY NOW.”
Registration Instructions
At the online Application Portal for the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, you can make payment and fill the Application Form.
You can edit your Application Details, view your Application Profile, and check your Application Status.
To register:
- Read the Admission Requirements
- Click on ‘Register a New Account’ at the right-hand side to fill the registration form. NOTE: Registration is to be done once. If you have registered before just Login to continue filling your form.
- Click on ‘Login’ to log on and generate a Transaction ID to make payments through.
- On successful payment, log on to your profile and start filling the application form.
- Edit your Application Profile (This will require your recent passport photograph and your biodata).
- Edit your Institution Attended.
- Edit your Qualifications (WASSCE and other Certificates are entered here).
- Select your choice of Course.
- The next section (Declaration and submission of form) will not be displayed until all sections have been filled correctly.
- Please always check to confirm if you are shortlisted.
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The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology was founded in 1964 and kicked start operations in 1966. It was established to be an academy for pilot and flying officers, aeronautic engineers and technicians, navigation specialists and has a flying instructional firm and air communication school. It admitted its first female student in 1977.
If you want to know more about the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, you are to visit their official website @ https://ncat.gov.ng to learn more.