Air Peace has announced the creation of 1,000 graduate jobs under its 2025/2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, describing the initiative as a direct response to the Federal Government’s suspension of the 4 per cent Free on Board (FOB) levy on imports.
The airline’s Chairman, Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, hailed the policy shift as a “lifeline” for the aviation industry, noting that the levy would have led to massive job losses if it had remained in place.
Speaking at a press briefing, Onyema commended President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, for listening to the concerns of industry stakeholders.
“Just as the government has acted to protect jobs and support businesses, Air Peace is reciprocating this kind gesture by creating 1,000 fresh graduate jobs,” Onyema said. “If further supportive measures like this come from the Federal Government, I can assure you that thousands more jobs will be created in the aviation sector.”
The Graduate Trainee Programme is designed to equip young Nigerians with technical and managerial skills for careers in aviation and allied industries. It also aims to nurture a pipeline of future leaders who will drive growth in the sector.
Eligibility criteria include: applicants must be aged 30 or below, hold at least a Second Class Lower degree from an accredited university, and possess a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge, exclusion, or exemption certificate. Candidates are also expected to demonstrate passion, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.
Applications are open until 30 September 2025 via flyairpeace.com/graduate-trainee-program.
Air Peace emphasised that the initiative underscores its commitment to nation-building, human capital development, and strengthening Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem in line with the government’s job-protection policies.
