Niger: The Air Force trains its first technicians to maintain its military aircraft

Ten months to acquire the skills necessary for military aircraft maintenance. In Niger, the first trainees of the Air Force Technicians School completed their training on Thursday, October 8, 2026, opening a new stage in the development of national technical skills.

A total of 98 modules were delivered during this training program. The Ministry of National Defence indicates that all trainees are eligible to receive their diplomas, without specifying the number of participants in this first graduating class.

The training was not limited to Nigerien technicians. Nine Malian technicians also participated in a technical qualification on a Cessna 208B aircraft, according to the ministry.

Scheduled to open in December 2025, the school's mission is to train national specialists capable of maintaining military aeronautical equipment. This is a significant undertaking for Niger, which seeks to develop its own technical expertise in the aeronautical sector.

Yolande Bazié