If you're currently flying a Kingair then I'd stick with that rather than chasing some pipe dream in Africa. The scene has changed a lot over there (according to mates who have friends there and who used to work there). If you're not already in the LHS, do your darndest to get yourself in that seat.
Jet jobs are a bitch to come by in Oz. Especially with QF being so shaky. A few mates are in Air New Zealand but they did have some jet experience (Falcons etc). Keep an eye out on what's happening in HK would be my advice.
Thanks redsnail thats intersting to hear about africa. I'm in the LHS (very rare is there someone in the right) but as I'm sure you can appreciate, I'm looking to move onwards and upwards. Don't get me wrong, I love the flying, but you cant really develop any more without going airlines. I'm mainly looking for the $$ actually, and the potential to progress. There is no money in NZ GA, and its no where near the size and money as Aus. Im considering heading back over that way I think there are a few king air jobs going. Is a shame about the jet situation there, and of course it filters. There are a few guys going over to nz from the oz regionals for jet jobs with the likes of jetconnect and air nz.
Will definately keep an eye on HK, Thanks !
Have you tried Copa Airlines?
You meet the Requirements...
Is it that difficult to get into Air new Zealand? I got an email from them saying they dont consider me cuz I dont have right of work there... what a shame..
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I haven't tried Copa, hadn't even heard of them, so I will be. Thanks for the heads up.
It is pretty tricky to get in to Air NZ yeah. For Air NZ jet, you need to be in their regionals or have plenty of similar or better experience. Even then you are destined for the back seat of a 777 for 10+ years maybe even more when the current hiring boom is filled and the mean age of crew is significantly reduced from what it is.
For regional, really, they're taking anyone with a pulse compared to previous times. I mean, less than 1k hours could get you into the rhs of a dash or B1900. My problem is, way back when I was in school, I didn't do so flash. I also had to resit a couple of CPL theory exams (10 years ago) so those alone pretty much rule me out. Unfortunately, Air NZ is the only regional airline in NZ so if you can't go there, you've pretty much got to head over seas, unless you want to live in poverty under NZ GA for the rest of your career...