ValueJet commences advanced Boeing technical training for engineers

ValueJet has reaffirmed its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and human capital development as its aircraft maintenance engineers commenced participation in Boeing’s Advanced Technical Training Programme for Nigerian airline engineers.

The program officially began in Lagos on June 16, providing intensive training for ValueJet engineers on the Boeing 737 Next-Generation (737NG) aircraft. The training, scheduled to run until July 29, is being conducted by Boeing as part of its ongoing efforts to support aviation safety, workforce development, and operational readiness across Africa.

Participants will undergo comprehensive instruction covering Boeing 737NG avionics, airframe, powerplant, electrical systems, aircraft characteristics, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, safety protocols, human factors, and operational best practices.

Upon completion, the engineers will receive European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)-aligned theoretical training certificates, further enhancing their professional qualifications and technical capabilities.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Managing Director and Accountable Officer of ValueJet, Captain Omololu Majekodunmi, described the programme as a significant investment in the future of Nigerian aviation.

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“Safety remains the foundation of our operations at ValueJet. We started our journey with the CRJ fleet and are now expanding with the introduction of Boeing aircraft. As our fleet grows, it is important that we continue investing in our technical personnel to ensure they are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to maintain the highest safety and operational standards.

This training programme is a valuable opportunity to strengthen the capabilities of our engineers and further reinforce our commitment to safe, reliable, and efficient operations.”

The Boeing training programme forms part of broader efforts to strengthen technical capacity within Nigeria’s aviation sector and support the long-term sustainability of airline operations through world-class engineering expertise.

ValueJet currently operates an expanding network of domestic and regional routes, connecting passengers to destinations including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Calabar, Kano, Jos, Benin City, Gateway International Airport, Iperu, Accra, Banjul, Cotonou, and Malabo.

As the airline continues to grow its footprint across Nigeria and West Africa, it remains committed to delivering safe, reliable, and customer-focused air travel while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.