Its worth keeping in mind that for the following countries...
- Botswana
- Zambia
- Mozambique
- Tanzania
- Malawi
- Namibia
(I'm sure that the list is by no means exhaustive, these are just the countries that I'm familiar with the GA flying of)
...the majority of bush flying/charter is done by expat caucasion pilots. There are of cause a number of caucasion pilots who hold passports or permanent resident status of each of these countries. And they of course get preference for jobs. But still there is always need for foreign pilots. So pilots thinking of heading to Africa should remember that they will be in competition with other foreign pilots looking for work there. Many arrive with between 200 and 500 hours. Hours not the most important thing, as many PPRuNe threads will tell you. Personal character more important providing you meet a good flying standard. Ozzies and Kiwis generally put up an excellent showing relative to other nationalities. Lots of Brits and South Africans of course. And plenty of Europeans and Americans (not just from the USA) as well. Just because South Africans come from the same continent doesn't mean that they get preference for bush-flying jobs norther of the Limpopo. They are 'foreigners' up there as well!
'Top-end', 'bush' experience would put you in as good stead as anything else if you've never been to Africa before.
Bon chance.
Last edited by masseygrad; 22nd Jun 2005 at 06:46.