work for rookies in africa - howzit done then?

[chillbill]

Hi im a recent JAA fATPL graduate and am thinking about doing some bush flying somewhere in Africa (botswana poss). Can anybody point me in the right direction wrt how you go about getting a position there. BALPA has some info which says that you basically have to go there and you should get a job (in botswana that is) if the companies are recruiting. Cest vrai?

I currently have 230 hrs TT CPL + MEIR and all that jazz. If anybody has any advice on how to get a job, visa issues, when to go, how much cash i would need then PLEEEEAAASEEEE let me know as im sick of getting no's in the UK due to my lack of hours :ugh: and want to get back in the skies ASAP.

Cheers if anybody can help, would be muchos appreciated.

CB

[Xshongololo]

just go there....a basic search on this forum will give you lots of info...no point repeating it all again...

[Lammers]

Hi

There is a forum called "need entry level advice" go have a look there should get some great do's and don'ts!

Happy hunting

[Icarus208]

I wrote a post on Nam and bots flying quite some time ago....Go and find that one gives you some info on bots and namibia flying...hope you come right!

[captain69]

Mate just go there, if you stay long enough and people like you, you will get what you want, dont forget to take lots of patience with you.

[flying paddy]

I you want to work in the Delta go now. All the charter companies are finding it hard to find pilots this year. PM me if you want some advice.

PS ant 1500+ multi pilots looking for bush flying on kingairs please PM me as well.

Paddy

[RICCARDOVOLANTE]

Hi
Who has King air in Botswana?
Regards
Riccardo Volante

[stewartvwyk]

Hi Paddy

Im heading up to Maun next week after if done my 206 rating. Any advice, contacts you can give me would be much appreciated!
Ive got 237hrs TT, van rating, 200, 172 and will have the 206.

Regards
Stewart

[Icarus208]

This is what one of the moderators wrote last year some time:

""Use a search on "Botswana" or "Maun" and you'd be amazed with what you come up with - stickies are reserved for important announcements rather than as aids to technically challenged wannabees.

4HP""


It is true, it is the same as google search engine...you will find a wealth of knowledge on Botswana and Namibia...that is if you are hungry for work and stop relying on others to find it for you...

[itchy kitchin]

Hello CB
I have been flying in Zambia for 3 years and now is the time to come. There are operators here crying out for pilots. You could even get straight onto a multi if you can fly properly.
If you come to Zambia, drop in at the flying club and there will be plenty of advice and pointers there.
Good luck and above all, don't be afraid to take the plunge.

the kitchin

[RICCARDOVOLANTE]

Hello itchy kitchin,
do you know if Zambia Airways is also desperate for pilots?
Regards
Riccardo Volante

[stevef]

Kingairs in Botswana - try KASAC at SSKA.

[RICCARDOVOLANTE]

Thanks Stevef ,
I already apply to them yesterday and I am looking foward for an answer from them .Hoping soon.
Regards
Riccardo Volante

[mkenya]

what companies would you recommend there and what are their remuneration scales?
And what about the conversion process?
Been thinking about proflight

[chillbill]

Cheers for all the advice guys. As expected its take (the seemingly very big) plunge and just go looking with CV's and hope in hand.

Icarus208, i did do a search but there is nothing wrong with asking for advice as you get info relevant to the time as opposed to outdated posts.
If you dont like that then why dont you set up your own rival website to pprune so that you can be king moderator of that? :D

CB