I did it backwards from you. I flew in Africa for a decade and now I’m back stateside flying ACMI. I would try to get on with atlas and live in kenya, but work for a US carrier. Like I said, I’ve done both and highly recommend the route I’m suggesting. You’ll make more money and will get treated better. If you can take a year LOA and try it out, do that if I can’t convince you otherwise Bwana.