In this post, Platinum Times Nigeria will work you through the salary structure and ranks of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is among the paramilitary agencies in Nigeria responsible for the protection of Nigeria’s airspace.
It was established in 1964 and has since work in synergy with the nation’s millitary to maintain peace and safeguard the citizens of the country.
The structure of the Nigerian Air Force, including its ranks and salary system, is carefully organized to ensure a clear hierarchy and effective operation.
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Ranks
The ranks within the Nigerian Air Force are divided into two main categories just like that of other paramilitary agencies. These categories are;
Commissioned Officers:
These are the high-ranking officers who make strategic decisions and issues orders.
They often possess high academic qualifications and are regarded as the leaders within the force.
Non-commissioned Officers:
These officers rank lower in the hierarchy and follow the orders given by the commissioned officers.
Commissioned Officers Ranks;
- Marshal of the Nigerian Air Force
- Air Chief Marshal
- Air Marshal
- Air Vice-Marshal
- Air Commodore
- Group Captain
- Wing Commander
- Squadron Leader
- Flight Lieutenant
- Flying Officer
- Pilot Officer
Non-commissioned Officers Ranks;
- Air Warrant Officer
- Master Warrant Officer
- Warrant Officer
- Flight Sergeant
- Sergeant
- Corporal
- Lance Corporal
- Aircraft man
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) salary structure
The renumeration of each staff of the NAF is based on the ranks that they belong.
The salary received by this officers per month are as follows:
Commissioned officers;
Marshal of the Nigerian Air Force: ₦2,800,000
Air Chief Marshal: ₦1,838,711
Air Marshal: ₦1,699,451
Air Vice-Marshal: ₦1,699,451
Air Commodore: ₦977,895
Group Captain: ₦852,631
Wing Commander: ₦742,586
Squadron Leader: ₦648,004
Flight Lieutenant: ₦332,484
Flying Officer: ₦218,400
Pilot Officer: ₦187,159
Non-Commissioned officers;
Air Warrant Officer: ₦171,793
Master Warrant Officer: ₦165,697
Warrant Officer: ₦101,974
Flight Sergeant: ₦97,115
Sergeant: ₦87,119
Corporal: ₦65,261
Lance Corporal: ₦59,261
Aircraftman: ₦52,892
Recruits: ₦10,000 to ₦15,000
Short Service Cadets: ₦16,000 to ₦20,000
Air Force Regular Cadets: ₦25,000 to ₦30,000
Other benefits and allowances received by the NAF officers are as follows;
Transport Allowance
Medical Allowance
Uniform Allowance
Operation Allowance
Special Force Allowance.