Air Peace will hire 1,000 graduates through its 2025/2026 trainee program to boost aviation jobs.
The initiative offers skills, mentorship, and real work experience for young Nigerians nationwide.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has announced plans to recruit 1,000 fresh graduates under its 2025/2026 Graduate Trainee Program, creating new opportunities for young Nigerians seeking careers in aviation.
The initiative follows the Federal Government’s recent suspension of the controversial 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy on imported goods, a policy widely criticized by manufacturers, importers, and customs agents for potentially worsening inflation and eroding trade competitiveness.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, confirmed that the levy, introduced by Customs, posed risks to trade facilitation and Nigeria’s business climate. Its suspension was widely applauded across critical sectors.
Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, praised President Bola Tinubu and Edun for their “responsive leadership,” stressing that the suspension had averted a major crisis for the aviation industry.
“This suspension is a lifeline for the aviation industry. It removes a heavy burden that could have crippled airlines and triggered massive job losses. In turn, Air Peace is reciprocating this kind gesture by creating 1,000 fresh graduate jobs for young Nigerians,” Onyema said.
He added that the move highlights how government-private sector synergy can drive economic growth and job creation.
“If further supportive measures like this come from the Federal Government, thousands more jobs will be created in the aviation sector. This is how partnerships can transform a nation.”
According to Air Peace, the Graduate Trainee Program is designed to equip young Nigerians with critical skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to thrive in aviation and related industries. Onyema described it as a “strategic pipeline for building a competent, future-ready workforce” that will sustain sector growth.
Eligibility requirements:
- Applicants must be 30 years old or younger at the time of application.
- A minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2) in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Possession of an NYSC discharge certificate, exemption, or exclusion letter.
- Demonstrated passion, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
Interested candidates can apply via the Air Peace Graduate Trainee Program or through the QR code on the official flier. Applications close on September 30, 2025.
The announcement is expected to offer relief in a country grappling with youth unemployment and underemployment. With over 1,000 jobs on offer, Air Peace’s program could serve as a model for other private sector players to complement government efforts in addressing Nigeria’s labour market challenges.
