Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria, established in 1964 as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre, is Nigeria’s premier aviation training institution. Located at Zaria Aerodrome, 75 km from Kaduna City in Kaduna State, it is uniquely positioned with four co-located schools:

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The Flying School
The Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School
The Air Traffic Services/Communications School
The Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineering School

Zaria is a university town and hosts several educational institutions, making it a hub for academic and professional development.

Facilities

The aerodrome’s runway spans 1,646 meters, and the facility includes three hangars:

Aircraft Maintenance Hangar: 38.64m x 31.8m x 4m
Flight Maintenance Hangar: 38.6m x 84m x 4m
Third Hangar: 110m x 80m x 18m

Fleet

NCAT’s aircraft fleet comprises:

Socata Tampico-TB9
Socata Trinidad-TB20
Beech Baron 58

Objectives

The primary objectives of the College are to:

Conduct civil aviation training for flight training and airport operations.
Train personnel in the installation, maintenance, and operation of technical equipment aimed at enhancing operational safety.
Provide training for the use and maintenance of equipment and facilities for technical research or routine use.

Academic Programs

NCAT offers over 65 standard and specialized courses, including:

Private Pilot License
Commercial Pilot License
Flight Instructor Certification
Instrument Rating
Night Rating

The College began by offering four standard courses in piloting, air traffic services, aircraft maintenance engineering, and aeronautical telecommunications engineering. The first graduating class comprised 22 students, and by 1999, the total number of graduates reached 4,747. To date, NCAT has produced over 6,500 graduates in various aviation fields.

Recent Developments

The ever-evolving global aviation landscape has led to significant reforms at NCAT to meet 21st-century demands. These reforms include re-equipping the entire college and focusing on a three-point agenda:

Provision of seamless, streamlined operations.
Enhancing employee productivity through ongoing training and discipline.
Boosting business resilience to facilitate growth and embrace positive changes.

These strategic reforms align with the current administration’s Service Delivery (SERVICOM) objectives, aiming to make NCAT a memorable place of learning.