Dana Air says it has recruited and trained some Nigerian pilots in leading aviation colleges in Johannesburg, South Africa and Madrid, Spain, as part of its efforts in boosting manpower development and contributing to the growth of the Nigerian aviation industry.

The airline also said it recently established a ‘Special Services Unit’, which had led to the hiring and training  of some Nigerians (males and females) to, among other functions, attend to passengers with special needs, urgent complaints, update passengers on current promos and benefits of Dana Miles at the airports in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo and Owerri.

A statement by the Accountable Manager of Dana Air, Mr. Obi Mbanuzuo, said the recent employment of some Nigerian pilots had led to a cut down on the number of unemployed pilots in the country. “As at 2015, more than 500 Nigerian pilots were unemployed but with our recruitment and frequent training both locally and abroad since 2015, we have been able to reduce the number, by engaging these pilots and paying for their training in South Africa and Spain,” said Mbanuzuo. 

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“Dana Air is committed to the growth and development of the Nigerian aviation industry. We will continue to encourage professionalism in the industry and support our Nigerian pilots to ensure constant growth and development in the industry,” he added. 

On the newly introduced Special Services Unit, Mbanuzuo said the airline introduced the unit to further deepen its customer service, offer multiple issue-solving options and provide seamless travel experience for customers.