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1Under Nig. CARs Part 2, what is the minimum age requirement for an applicant seeking a Cabin Crew Member Licence issued by the NCAA?
A.16 years
B.18 years
C.21 years
D.25 years
Explanation: According to Nig. CARs Part 2, an applicant for a Cabin Crew Member Licence must be at least 18 years of age.
2Which medical certificate class must a cabin crew member hold under Nig. CARs Part 2 to exercise licence privileges on commercial air transport flights?
A.Class 1 Medical Certificate
B.Class 2 Medical Certificate
C.Class 3 Medical Certificate
D.Basic Student Medical Permit
Explanation: Nig. CARs 2023 Part 2 (2.5.1.3(b)) requires an applicant for a cabin crew licence to hold a Class 2 medical certificate issued by an NCAA-authorised Aviation Medical Examiner. The Class 2 certificate also covers SPA, PPL, and Flight Engineer licences.
3What is the standard validity period of a Class 2 Medical Certificate for a cabin crew member under 40 years of age in Nigeria?
A.6 calendar months
B.12 calendar months
C.24 calendar months
D.36 calendar months
Explanation: Under Nig. CARs Part 2, a Class 2 Medical Certificate issued to a cabin crew member under the age of 40 is valid for 24 calendar months. When the holder passes their 40th birthday, the validity is reduced to 12 months.
4According to Nig. CARs Part 9, what is the minimum required cabin crew complement for a passenger aircraft configured with 135 passenger seats?
A.2 cabin crew members
B.3 cabin crew members
C.4 cabin crew members
D.5 cabin crew members
Explanation: Nig. CARs 2023 Part 9 (9.3.1.7) requires 1 cabin crew member for a seating capacity of 20 to 50 passengers, plus one additional cabin crew member for each unit, or part of a unit, of 50-passenger-seat capacity. For 135 seats: 135 / 50 = 2.7, which rounds up to 3 cabin crew members.
5Under Nig. CARs Part 2, a cabin crew licence becomes invalid when the holder has ceased to exercise its privileges for what period?
A.6 months
B.1 year
C.2 years
D.5 years
Explanation: Nig. CARs 2023 Part 2 (2.5.1.3(h)) states that a cabin crew licence becomes invalid when the holder has ceased to exercise the privileges of the licence for a period of 1 year, and it remains invalid until the holder's ability to exercise those privileges has been re-established. The licence itself is issued with a 5-year validity period.
6How frequently must a cabin crew member complete recurrent safety and emergency procedures (SEP) training and practical evaluation under Nig. CARs?
A.Every 6 calendar months
B.Every 12 calendar months
C.Every 24 calendar months
D.Every 36 calendar months
Explanation: Recurrent safety and emergency procedures training and practical evaluations must be completed every 12 calendar months to maintain licence currency.
7Under Nig. CARs Part 8, what is the minimum rest period that must precede a duty period for a cabin crew member in commercial air transport?
A.At least 8 consecutive hours
B.At least 10 consecutive hours or the length of the preceding duty period, whichever is greater
C.At least 12 consecutive hours
D.At least 14 consecutive hours
Explanation: Nig. CARs 2023 Part 8 (8.12.1.2) states that the minimum rest period is considered to be 8 consecutive hours; for flight crew members it is 9 consecutive hours. The AOC holder must also relieve every crew member from all duties for 24 consecutive hours during any 7 consecutive days.
8Who holds ultimate authority over the operation of the aircraft and the safety of all crew and passengers onboard under Nig. CARs Part 8?
A.Lead Cabin Crew / Senior Purser
B.Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
C.Airline Ground Operations Director
D.NCAA Resident Inspector
Explanation: The Pilot-in-Command (PIC) holds ultimate authority for the operation, safety, and security of the aircraft and all persons onboard during flight operations.
9What is the minimum prohibited period for alcohol consumption prior to reporting for flight duty under Nig. CARs Part 8?
A.4 hours
B.8 hours
C.12 hours
D.24 hours
Explanation: Nig. CARs Part 8 prohibits crew members from consuming alcohol within 8 hours prior to reporting for flight duty (the standard bottle-to-throttle rule).
10Under Nig. CARs Part 8, over what window may the Authority or a law enforcement officer require a crew member to submit to an alcohol or psychoactive-substance test?
A.Up to 8 hours before or immediately after acting or attempting to act as a crew member
B.Only while the crew member is physically on board the aircraft during the flight
C.Only within 30 minutes before the aircraft's scheduled departure time
D.At any time up to 72 hours after the completion of the flight, if supported by a court order
Explanation: Nig. CARs 2023 Part 8 (8.5.1.5) prohibits acting as a crew member within 8 hours after consuming alcohol, while under the influence of alcohol, or while using any psychoactive substance that affects the person's faculties. On request of a law enforcement officer or the Authority, a crew member must submit to testing up to 8 hours before or immediately after acting or attempting to act as a crew member, and the results may be used as evidence.

About the NCAA Cabin Crew Member Exam Exam

The NCAA Cabin Crew Member Certificate Examination evaluates a candidate's comprehensive knowledge of safety, security, emergency, and first aid procedures required for flight attendants operating on Nigerian-registered commercial aircraft under Nig. CARs Part 2.

Exam sponsor: Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

NCAA publishes no item count or duration for the cabin crew knowledge test. Candidates must score at least 75% to pass, demonstrating proficiency in Nig. CARs Part 2, emergency equipment, evacuation protocols, first aid, dangerous goods, and security.

Time Limit

Not published by NCAA (paper duration is set per subject under AC PEL018 para 3.6)

Passing Score

75%

Exam / Certification Fees

₦20,000

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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Air Law

Rules and regulations relevant to the holder of a cabin crew licence.

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Theory of Flight and Aircraft Operations

Theory of flight, major aircraft components, critical surface contamination, pressurization, weight and balance, meteorology and turbulence, and physiology of flight (oxygen use, effects of altitude, cabin poisoning).

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Aircraft Equipment and Furnishings

Cabin crew member stations and panels, passenger seats, passenger service units, information signs, markings, placards, bassinets and bayonet tables.

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Aircraft Systems

Air conditioning and pressurisation, communication (call, interphone and passenger address), lighting and electrical, oxygen, water, and entertainment and convenience systems.

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Aircraft Exits

General information, exits with and without slides or slide rafts, and window exits: preflight and normal operation.

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Crew Member Communication and Co-ordination

Authority of the PIC, routine communication signals and procedures, and crew member briefing.

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Routine Crew Member Duties and Procedures

Duties from reporting and pre-departure checks through boarding, surface movement, takeoff, flight, landing, arrival and intermediate stops.

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Passenger Handling Responsibilities

Infants, children and unaccompanied minors, passengers needing special assistance or accommodation, carry-on stowage, seating and no-smoking requirements.

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Cabin Crew Emergency Procedures

Emergency equipment, communication and notification systems, exits and slides in emergency operation and ditching, evacuation and ditching equipment, first aid equipment, oxygen systems and PBE, firefighting equipment and emergency lighting.

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Cabin Crew Emergency Procedure Duties

Rapid and insidious decompression, fires, ditching, ground and unwarranted evacuation, illness or injury, hijacking and acts of unlawful interference, bomb threat, turbulence, and previous accidents and incidents.

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Aircraft Specific Emergency Drills

Emergency exit, fire and smoke, emergency oxygen, flotation device, ditching, life raft, slide raft and evacuation slide drills.

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Carriage of Dangerous Goods

General philosophy, limitations, prohibited goods, package marking and labelling, exceptions, emergency procedures, and dangerous goods in passengers' baggage.

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Human Factors

Fundamental human factor concepts and crew resource management (CRM).

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Hygiene, Aviation Medicine and First Aid

Terminology, personal and tropical hygiene, transmissible, quarantinable and epidemic diseases, food poisoning, first-aid kits, medical kits, universal precaution kits and automated external defibrillators.

Preparing for the NCAA Cabin Crew Member Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75%
  • Assessment: NCAA publishes no item count or duration for the cabin crew knowledge test. Candidates must score at least 75% to pass, demonstrating proficiency in Nig. CARs Part 2, emergency equipment, evacuation protocols, first aid, dangerous goods, and security.
  • Time limit: Not published by NCAA (paper duration is set per subject under AC PEL018 para 3.6)
  • Exam / certification fees: ₦20,000 Official sources

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NCAA Cabin Crew Member Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master Nig. CARs Part 2 regulations regarding medical validity, minimum crew ratios (one cabin crew member for 20–50 passenger seats, plus one per additional unit or part of a unit of 50 seats, Nig. CARs 9.3.1.7(b)), recent-experience rules for cabin crew as set by the operator's approved training programme, and duty period limitations.
2Memorize pre-flight check procedures and operating durations for all emergency equipment, particularly Portable Oxygen Cylinders, Halon 1211, and PBE units.
3Review evacuation commands, NITS briefing protocols, ABP selection criteria, CPR compression-to-ventilation ratios (30:2), and the 4 threat levels for unruly passenger management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who issues the Cabin Crew Licence in Nigeria?

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) issues the Cabin Crew Licence under Nig. CARs Part 2 upon successful completion of approved ATO ground training, practical examinations, and the NCAA theoretical exam.

What is the passing score and format for the NCAA Cabin Crew exam?

NCAA publishes no item count or duration for the cabin crew theoretical knowledge test; timing is advised at booking. The pass mark is 75% in each subject (AC PEL018 paragraph 3.8.1).

What medical certificate is required for a cabin crew member in Nigeria?

Under Nig. CARs Part 2, cabin crew members must hold a valid Class 2 Medical Certificate (Nig. CARs 2.5.1.3(b) and 2.11.2.7(a)) issued by an NCAA-authorized aviation medical examiner; Class 3 is the air traffic controller medical.

How often must cabin crew complete recurrent safety training?

Cabin crew members must undergo recurrent safety and emergency procedures training and practical checks every 12 calendar months.