The second edition seminar on how to become successful pilots is.coming up on October 4th, 2024 in Lagos.
The coming event as announced by the convener, Joy Ogbebo, the CEO of the Mentorship Academy of Mamaj Aviation Consult Limited which is the second in the series will hold at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority annex at the international wing of the Lagos airport.
According to Ogbebo; “The first series was done in collaboration with the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in 2019, in Lagos. We were privileged to have Captain Jim Hassan of the Nigerian college of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Captain Arome Soni, formerly of the Nigerian CAA, Captain Ejike Wosu of the Nigerian CAA, Captain Quincy Owen and Ajibade Joshua of Air Peace.
Th organizers attributed reasons for the second series of the seminar to the increasing demand for information relating to the Pilot profession.
According to the convener: “Since I am not a professional pilot, bringing together seasoned experts is the best way to address the many concerns of the aspiring young pilots. The need for access to information before taking career decisions cannot be over emphasized.”
The theme for this year’s seminar is “Becoming A Professional Pilot: Benefits And Challenges”
At this year’s seminar, the Acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),Captain Chris Najomo, will be the keynote speaker. Invited special guest speakers are, Dr. Alex Nwuba, President of Aircraft owners and pilots Association of Nigeria, Captain Ado Sanusi, MD/CEO of Aero Contractors, Captain Abdullahi Zubeir, Director Airport operations, Captain Roy Ilegbodu,, MD/CEO Arik Airlines, Captain Benson Ikponmwonsa and Anthony Ayeni of Ibom Air.
The seminar according to the convener, will be a very interactive session “as we shall be having Pilots from different Airlines for the Panelist session, discussing becoming a professional Pilot, skills required, what it takes to become one, best schools to attend, funding, training costs, processes involved amongst others.”
The crop of Seasoned pilot professionals at this year’s seminar will be having enriching conversations that will help the participants have an in-depth perspective of the Pilot career path.
