Calling all experienced pilots...we need help!!

[Kash360]

Hey,

I would like to say that I have a flying job; I would like to say that I have a beautiful wife and a house to go with it, but the truth is there is a thin line between heaven and here, and I for one am here!!

Weeks have gone by checking my emails on my phone every five minutes. Praying that an email comes through, other than ones trying to get me to buy Viagra pills. However I am now working at a car wash place which keeps me occupied for most of the day. You know what the best part of my day is now? Meeting other people other than seeing the disappointed faces of my family all day long. Working at a car wash or scraping chewing gum of toilet doors doesn’t matter one little bit to me. I don’t care about pride, reputation or what people think I’m not ashamed. What I do care about is standing back onto my own two feet knowing that I’m not the useless s**t my job centre think I am. I will never in my life go back to the job centre and sign on; I will work until I have lost all feelings in my fingers.


My degree in engineering is now nothing more than another piece of paper within my draw along with my licence reminding me of my misfortunes. I still have hope and still apply every day but by God it takes it out of you, chipping away at your hope and strength day by day.


Not long ago I was offered a flying position, I even was sent a contract but as yet nothing has come of it, i try calling, emailing and texting nearly every day but never get through to anyone. It hurts not having a pilot job but it hurts even more when you have been offered one but nothing comes of it.


At the homework club that I started a few weeks back, I met a student that was questioning me about what I do as in occupation. I was ashamed to tell him that i was a pilot who also has an aeronautical engineering degree and years of experience in airline operations. I had to respond to the student with a simple answer of “ all”.


I have been pondering the idea of returning to Africa in about 3-4 weeks time, but this time to the North of Africa. I would be covering more ground for a longer period of time if I do go. However was wondering if anyone knew what the minimum entry jobs in countries such Algeria, Libya, Chad and Niger required or even if my JAA licence meant anything there? If you could help with these questions I would be very grateful.

Many thanks in advance.

Kash360.