This piece presents an overview of the Ghana Air Force, detailing its branches, functions, and the qualifications needed to pursue a career within it.
a. Administration Branch
1. Air Force Police
- In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (not less than C6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics
2. General Duties Clerk
- RSA Stage III in secretarial duties and credit in typing
- Typist Grade I and II Certificate from Government Secretarial School.
- Stenographer Grade II Certificate.
- DBS (Secretarial Option).
3. General Duties
In addition to General Eligibility applicant must have 6 credits (not less than C6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics
4. Hospitality & Catering Management
In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:
- 6 credits (not less than C6) at WASSCE (Home Economics and Mathematics Option) including English
- GES Intermediate Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Management.
- GES or COTVET Certificate II in Hospitality and Catering Management.
b. Supply Branch
1. Storeman/Supplier
In addition to the General Eligibility, candidates must have any of the following:
- 6 credits (not less than C6) at WASSCE (Business Option) including English and Mathematics.
- City and Guilds or GES certificate in storekeeping/purchasing and supply
2. Cobblers/ Leather Works & Tailor
In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have:
- GES Intermediate Certificate in any of the above.
- GES or COVET Certificate Il in any of the above.
c. Engineering Branch
1. Airframe, Engines, Radio, Electronic, Instruments, Photo and Armament Trades.
In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:
- 6 credits (not less than C6) at WASSCE (Science or Technical Option) including English and Mathematics.
- City and Guilds Part I /II or GES Intermediate/Final Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Plant/Automotive Engineering/ Electrical Technician/Electrical Installation/ Electronic Technician.
2.Plumbers/Masons/Welders/Machinist/Carpenters/Refrigeration
GES or City and Guilds Intermediate Certificate in the related field.
3. Safety and Surface
In addition to the General Eligibility all applicants must have 6 credits at WASSCE including English, Mathematics and credit in Graphics and Design or Fine Art.
4. Vehicle Mechanic
- City and Guilds Intermediate or GES Technical Examination Unit Certificate Mechanics/Auto Electrician in Auto plus a Professional
- Driver’s License of minimum class C.
d. Air Branch
1. Air Traffic Controller/Operations Clerks.
In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (not less than C6) at WASSCE including English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
2. Aero Firemen
In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (not less than C6) at WASSCE, including Mathematics and English plus a driving license class D