They are looking at bringing in the following restrictions on Ex-pat pilots.
A minimum of 1500hrs.
A grade two instructors rating.
Relevant experience to become either a Operations Manager, Chief Pilot, Safety Officer or Training Captain.
They are going to be filling the gaps with local pilots that are currently being trained.
There will be a shortage of pilots still but I believe that it will become an operation where you are contacted by the company after sending through your CV's. Perhaps that will be a blessing in disguise for a lot of people?
The speed that things move in Africa is not a fast pace. It will take a while for things to change so there will be a year or two before this is put into place.
There has been meetings between the charter companies and the governing bodies. So we know that the changes are coming.
I will be able to tell you guys more around the middle of the week. I wouldnt go cancelling your plans to come here just yet. Just be prepared for a few changes and the amount of positions available might be a lot less.
Besides, there is still the rest of Africa that you can try while you are here!