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Old 17th Feb 2007, 14:01
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SASless
 
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I would suggest an analysis of the money offered as compared to the lifestyle, risk, and working conditions is the correct way to arrive at a decision.

If the compensation in money and respect by the operator is appropriate for the situation then by all means stick your neck out for a couple of years.

The sad thing is someone new to Nigeria, new to the aircraft, and new to offshore flying is a burden rather than an asset if working in Nigeria.

Because of the nature of the job in Port Harcourt....new guys will have a very stressful time.

Accept the fact you will have no social life of any value for the six weeks you are working, you will be confronted with traffic jams like you have never dreamed of, the flying will at times be very stressful due to the lack of real ATC and multiple layers of "ATC" that require talking to only to give them pax numbers....and most times of the year, some very challenging weather due to the Monsoon rains or the Harmataan dust haze. Weather reporting is a bad joke, ATC is a farce, and now you have a real threat of being hijacked, kidnapped, or worse due to the growing insurgency.

Back to the original question.....are you being offered enough money for all of this?
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