Below are the details which may help fresh/experience pilots to get a job to built hours ..
Moremi Air regularly reviews those pilots in Maun that are seeking work and meet our minimum requirements. When pilot positions become available those pilots that have met us will be in a much better position. Most of the companies in Maun will not hire on a CV sent via e-mail. The best way is to physically come to Maun with CV in hand and go door to door. This way you will spend time with the companies and get to know the pilots.
A lot of pilots come to Maun with their bags packed and an attitude of getting a job. During this time, most people will fly right seat with some of the companies and get an idea of the area. Maun’s social life can be as good as the flying life so it is important to meet all of the pilots and talk to them. This will give you a good idea of life in Botswana and they will throw some tips your way.
The 500 hours is a minimum requirement and we will not be making any exceptions. (Please don’t offer to work for free to get your hours up as it is not an option.)
Depending on which country issued your licence will affect which rating system applies to you. For example, EASA and FAA issue SEP Class ratings while South Africa and New Zealand require specific type ratings for each aircraft you fly. Therefore, depending on which licence you have will decide if you need to have flown the Airvan before arriving. You will need a rating that allows you fly the GA8 Airvan.
The new Botswana Civil Aviation Regulations will now only convert a foreign CPL to a Botswana CPL once the holder has 500 hours flying Botswana registered aircraft. Until then, a pilot will fly with a validation which allows the pilot to fly in Botswana with their foreign licence. These first 500 hours will be flown on your foreign licence which is why it needs to be current and valid along with the associated rating and medical. If any of it expires it needs to be renewed/revalidated before a new validation will be issued, this usually involves a trip back to the country of licence issue.
A Botswana Air Law exam is required before a validation will be issued which is based on the Civil Aviation Regulations. These can be found on the CAAB website:
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Proof of your theory exam results will be required for a validation so please bring a copy.
You will also need your documents translated into English (if required) for validation and immigration applications.
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I hope this helps and good luck with your job search.