- United Nigeria Airlines has advertised 10 vacancies across finance, auditing, aircraft engineering, revenue management and customer experience.
- Positions are available across Enugu, Lagos and Abuja, with requirements varying by role and department.
- Candidates with relevant degrees, professional certifications and aviation licences are encouraged to apply through the airline's careers page.
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United Nigeria Airlines has opened applications for 10 roles across several departments, offering opportunities to candidates with backgrounds in finance, aviation engineering, sales and customer service.
The vacancies are listed on the airline's official careers platform and cover both technical and non-technical functions within its operations.
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Full list of United Nigeria Airlines vacancies
The 10 advertised positions are:
- Internal Auditors
- Senior Internal Auditors
- Embraer 170/175/190 B1 & B2 Engineers
- Financial Accountant
- Duty Manager
- Manager, Revenue Management Pricing
- Head, Global Sales & Marketing
- Treasury Officer/Analyst
- Aircraft Appearance & Cabin Standards Manager
- Head, Customer Experience Service Quality
The roles are based in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja, although the specific location varies by position.
What applicants need to qualify
Entry requirements vary across the advertised roles. Most positions require a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in disciplines such as accounting, finance, economics, business administration, engineering, aviation, marketing or hospitality.
Professional certifications are important for certain roles. Candidates applying for auditing positions may need credentials such as ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE or CFA.
The financial accountant role also requires a recognised accounting qualification, while the aircraft engineering position calls for the appropriate aircraft maintenance licence and practical experience.
Work experience is particularly important for senior and managerial roles.
The internal auditor position requires at least three years of post-qualification experience, while the senior internal auditor role requires a minimum of five years.
The head of global sales and marketing position is suited to candidates with extensive sales and marketing experience, preferably in the airline or wider travel industry.
Technical applicants should be familiar with aircraft systems, maintenance procedures and aviation regulations. Revenue management candidates need experience in pricing strategies, demand forecasting and tools such as advanced Microsoft Excel and revenue management software.
Treasury and accounting applicants are expected to have practical knowledge of cash-flow management, financial reporting, reconciliations and enterprise resource planning systems.
Candidates applying for customer experience or cabin standards positions should have relevant experience in service quality, passenger relations, operational management and staff supervision.
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How to apply
Interested candidates can visit the United Nigeria Airlines careers page to review individual job descriptions and follow the application instructions for their preferred roles.
The airline can also be contacted at careers@flyunitednigeria.com for general career enquiries. No general application deadline was stated on the careers platform, so applicants are advised to check the individual listings for updates.
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