By Umoh-Obong Kingsley

Recruitment is ongoing at the first state-owned aircraft in Africa, Ibom Air, for young, energetic youths who are interested in the aviation industry.

This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Aviation Development, Hon Akan Okon, while addressing newsmen during the arrival of the 3rd aircraft at the Victor Attah International Airport, on Thursday.

He said the recruitment process, ranging from aptitude test to oral interviews, is handled professionally, and that opportunities would be given to qualified applicants without any form of recommendation to get employment.

Then Commissioner added that the airline is properly and professionally managed in line with the code of governance in the airline industry, and that the highest level of professionalism is adhered to.

According to him, what makes the difference in any society is leadership, as there may exist the material resources but without a good leader, it would be impossible to manage it.

Hon Akan congratulated Akwa Ibom State for having a leader like Governor Udom Emmanuel who he said, has shown leadership qualities, adding that before the end of his eight years tenure, a lot of significant progress would be recorded in terms of other components of the airport.

The influx of passengers at the airport has been on the increase since the construction of the Uyo-Arochukwu road by Governor Emmanuel, which has saved the long hours of going through Port Harcourt.

Some of the vacant positions, according to the Commissioner, include Cabin Safety Crew, Flight Operations, Aerodromes, Airworthiness, Airport Engineers, Flight Attendants, Aviation Meteologist, and Airport Administrative Support among others.

Application form is filled and submitted online via www.ibomair.com


©Meflyn Anwana, Special Assistant on Digital Media to Governor Udom Emmanuel

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Akwa-ibom ayaya

Every state should have a product to sell not just to fellow Nigerians but to the larger world....

If states are encouraged to develop their resources Nigeria will be a better place....

But All these governor's do is wait 4 federal allocation....bail out.... international loans.....excess from crude oil
Yet dey don't pay salaries when due....

donkilidon:
Akwa-ibom ayaya

Every state should have a product to sell not just to fellow Nigerians but to the larger world....

If states are encouraged to develop their resources Nigeria will be a better place....

But All these governor's do is wait 4 federal allocation....bail out.... international loans.....excess from crude oil
Yet dey don't pay salaries when due....

Exactly! Udom is magic

So Akwa ibom wants to create an aviation industry that will boost employment and improve the economy of the state.

kettykin:
So Akwa ibom wants to create an aviation industry that will boost employment and improve the economy of the state.

They have already started it

I don't know what is it with Nigerian governors and airports/airlines.

This is a terrible idea and a waste of public funds.

What is happening to rivers,bayelsa and Delta 13% derivatives and huge allocation, Akwa ibom not only has two state owned five star hotels, with world class stadium the just made move to secure The state tourism potential through a state carrier

AZeD1:
I don't know what is it with Nigerian governors and airports/airlines.

This is a terrible idea and a waste of public funds.

Bro try get sense na

This is how they kill something before it even starts, How can airline having just 3 small body CRJs planes want it employ 4000 people considering the small profit margins available in Aviation Business

FarahAideed:
This is how they kill something before it even starts, How can airline having just 3 small body CRJs planes want it employ 4000 people considering the small profit margins available in Aviation Business

And you think all 4000 recruits will be engaged at the same time?

But Nigeria Air failed to take off

I really applaud and support this achievement but i will like this project to be privatized. Sincerely I don't trust any government managing such a huge business. Before you know it now, top government officials within the state will start flying this planes free even with their families. Waivers for people like that will cripple this huge business. Lease the business out to a very serious private organization with a well structured MOU signed.

eleojo23:
But Nigeria Air failed to take off

Lol ...

We know where resurrections are going on

Let join hand and send our dear airline asap

Their own better! When will my state kogi do something as noble as this We made a terrible mistake substituting Abubakar Audu for Ibrahim Idris in 2003!

FarahAideed:
This is how they kill something before it even starts, How can airline having just 3 small body CRJs planes want it employ 4000 people considering the small profit margins available in Aviation Business

At least you can confirm 3 aircraft.
What happens to Air Nigeria that was lunched and celebrated?

Very nice development

When buhari is still dreaming of Nigeria Air
A pdp state government has already taken off

Pdp is corrupt pdp is corrupt. That's all we hear everyday yet a pdp govt commenced an airline business without making noise.

The apc govt made so much noise about Nigerian airways and spent millions of dollars in the diaspora only to return with a logo

A

On top how many aircrafts?

Should I apply? If I apply will I be selected Will govnor an senator an other strong man an woman in the states not bring their brother, friends and family?? I'm not interested Bleep you guys

FarahAideed:
This is how they kill something before it even starts, How can airline having just 3 small body CRJs planes want it employ 4000 people considering the small profit margins available in Aviation Business

Are you sure you are okay at all.

Did you just say and quote: Small profit margins available in Aviation?

Guy confirm your source very well.

Sigh. Later if they close shop now, they'd say its bad unfavourable business environment, meanwhile they failed to make reasonable economic forecasts and planning

Ayade make you dey siddon look as dem wan commot food for ya mouth

An airline with one or two planes employing four thousand (4000) people!!!

How is the economics of scale going to work?

This is a welcome development... Kudos to Gov Udom Emmanuel.

Olukat:



At least you can confirm 3 aircraft.
What happens to Air Nigeria that was lunched and celebrated?

Happy you were honest and reffered to Air Nigeria launch as "LUNCH"

It was a come chop arrangement.

Good news

To work in where and where....Even Emirates Air does not have up to 2000 employees

4000?

TO manage how many aircrafts and how many projected customers?

Maybe you mean 40 not 4000