menatti

Hello Everyone,
I recently finished my CPL in the states and Im about to head back to Nigeria, What are my chances of getting a job within 3months. I am a Nigerian citizen and a University graduate. I do not have a type rating but I have been told I would need one. How true is that? I did check up on the costs of the 737 and the dash 8 and the 737 is affordable but the Dash 8 is wayyy out of my price range even though I would actually prefer to fly it. Do I get a 737 TR or go without it.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.

captseth

I think if you can get a B737 type your prospects are quite good. Go for the gold, the -8 is a nice plane but you can have a career on a jet...

eagleflier

Getting a B737 TR is a great advantage cos most airlines aint willing to type rate anyone at the moment. I know guys who got their CPL as far back as jan who are still waiting for employment,we are all trying to raise money for 737 TR. whatever you do,get the type rating endorsed on your FAA license,that way NCAA doesnt ask any questions. They'll endorse it on your Nig license. That might mean doing the training on a level D sim. Makes your life a lot easier.

menatti

Thanks for the replies Gents. Quick question. Do I get the NG TR or Classic? I know only Arik has the NG's Aero, NEA, Chachangi have classics. Are they all employing at the moment coz it would be a shame to go home with the either one and not get employed soon enough as Im pretty much spending my last dime on the TR.

eagleflier

From what I've HEARD (pls dont quote me), if you've got NG, Arik will employ you but getting NG makes you employable by ARIK alone. If you've got classic, you have greater options.
If your intentions are to go for NG, speak to someone at Arik before you commence training to give you an idea of your chances.

5N Pilot

I dont want to sound pessimistic but with the current downturn in the aviation sector, are there flying jobs around now?
Think twice or wait a little before you commit a colossal amount of money

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menatti

See thats the million $ question, I keep getting different answers, I know 2 people who went home earlier this year just and walked into 737 jobs with Arik within a month of them returning, but I also know a mate of mine who went home and waited almost 7 months before he got his job with Chachangi, but as Eagleflier said some people are still there waiting and no jobs cos they dont have TR's soo I might as well just get the 737 even though it looks like a its a case of who you know at some airlines. I just might get lucky.
I really appreciate the answers everyone and I hopefully look forward to flying the not soo friendly skies with you next year.

VKwannabe

hi menatti,
im in the same boat as you though havent finished cpl yet, but from what i hear your better off with a b737 type and you will get a job eventually, pm me if you prefer.

cheers
vkwannabe