Flying in Kenya
I'm looking into doing some flying in Africa, specifically Kenya. My wife is from there so I can get a Kenya passport and citizenship. With everything flipped upside down due to Covid, I don't really plan on applying for any new jobs until Spring 2021, I'm fortunate enough to be employed by an ACMI here in the USA. I'm hoping things will open up more to foreigners by then. How difficult is it to transfer and FAA ATP over to Kenyan ATPL? A little about my background, I have FAA licenses almost 6,000 hours TT, 3 type ratings (all airliners), 800 hours widebody, 2500 121 jet, and small turboprop time also. I've been doing international flying worldwide for about five years now, including over a year flying all over Africa. I also have extensive experience living abroad. I know this time last year I would have a really competitive resume, now probably not as much.
Just wondering what I'm getting into? I was specifically looking at Astral Aviation (see them on the ramp a lot at NBO) and Kenya Airways. I don't have a 777 type, but I do have a DC-9 type rating from a few years ago. I would also considering getting a job here flying 737s or 747s if I can for a year or so before jumping over there. Are there any Americans at either of these companies? Although COVID has crushed passenger demand for the near term, I know Africa is projected to have some amazing aviation growth over the next 20+ years. My wife loves the idea of me being based in Nairobi. I know it's a lot to answer, thanks in advance.