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Careers & Partners

We’re proud of our partnerships with global drone and aviation leaders

Your Licence is Your Launchpad

ARCO Aviation Academy graduates are first in line for Nigeria’s fastest-growing technical career.

Where Graduates Work

  • Industry 

  • Role Types 

  • Example Employers 

  • Oil & Gas 

  • Pipeline surveillance pilot, facility inspection operator, aerial data analyst 

  • TotalEnergies, Shell, Chevron, NLNG, Aiteo, ARCO Worldwide Services 

  • Construction & Engineering 

  • Site survey operator, progress monitoring pilot, structural inspection specialist 

  • Construction firms, engineering consultancies 

  • Precision Agriculture 

  • Agricultural drone pilot, crop monitoring specialist, spray drone operator 

  • Large-scale farms, agribusiness firms 

  • Defence & Security 

  • ISR operator, perimeter surveillance pilot, border patrol specialist 

  • Nigerian Armed Forces, security agencies 

  • Government & Public Sector 

  • Disaster response operator, land mapping specialist, smart city monitoring 

  • Government agencies, state authorities 

  • Media & Entertainment 

  • Aerial cinematographer, drone show operator, event coverage pilot 

  • TV production, events companies 

    • Global Partners

    Volatus Aerospace

    A global drone services and technology company. This partnership connects Academy graduates to international drone operations opportunities and advanced training pathways beyond Nigeria. 

    Textron Systems (USA)

    A US aerospace and defence  technology company. Textron’s relationship with ARCO Group includes the supply of Aerosonde Mk4.7 drones to the Nigerian Army under a US State Department FMS programme. Academy graduates are positioned to operate advanced tactical platforms. 

    Corporate Training Packages

    Transform your workforce into licensed drone professionals. ARCO Aviation Academy delivers bespoke corporate training programmes designed around your fleet, your operations, and your regulatory requirements.

    Application & Enrolment Process

    1. Download the application form from the website or  Apply Online
    2. Complete all sections of the form — incomplete applications will delay the enrolment process 
    3. Attach required documents: government-issued ID, educational certificates, passport photograph 
    4. For VLOS and BVLOS: obtain a Third-Class Aviation Medical Certificate from an NCAA-authorised examiner before the course start date 
    5. Submit to admissions@arcoaviationacademy.ng or in person at the Admissions Office, Port Harcourt 
    6. Applications are screened for eligibility — course fees and intake date confirmation will be shared after screening 

    Corporate Training Package Components:

    7. Needs Assessment: ARCO audits your team’s current drone capabilities and identifies skill gaps and compliance requirements

    8. Bespoke Curriculum: Courses customised to your specific fleet (e.g., DJI Matrice, fixed-wing), your operating environment (offshore, pipeline, agricultural), and your regulatory obligations

    9. Flexible Delivery: Options include full immersion at the Port Harcourt Academy, off-site training at your facility, or blended delivery

    10. Group Discounts: Available for teams of 3 or more. Contact info@arcoaviationacademy.ng for pricing

    11. NCAA-Certified Outcome: All corporate trainees receive the same NCAA-recognised certifications as individual students

    Contact Us to Discuss Your Team's Training