Canuck looking for a break in Africa
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Please excuse my double post but i've posted this in the Canadian forum, but have had no responses.
I'm a Canadian and working in Canada, but I would like to work abroad. I have around 4500hrs most of which is PIC in light twins. I have been thinking of writing my FAA ATP and then completing the flight test to be able to fly "N" registered a/c.
Is this the next likely step I must do, or is it necessary?
I understand that working in the US is unattainable for Canadians, so I would like to explore the industry in other counties.
Any insight and suggestions is appreciated.
I'm a Canadian and working in Canada, but I would like to work abroad. I have around 4500hrs most of which is PIC in light twins. I have been thinking of writing my FAA ATP and then completing the flight test to be able to fly "N" registered a/c.
Is this the next likely step I must do, or is it necessary?
I understand that working in the US is unattainable for Canadians, so I would like to explore the industry in other counties.
Any insight and suggestions is appreciated.
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I sympathize buddy. All I can say is to knock on doors and meet the CPs you'd like to work for. I'm Canadian but I managed to find a job meat-bombing in California. I had my FAA CPL and I worked under the table for a few months building time. I'm back in Africa working in Malawi. You don't really need the FAA out here, most planes aren't N registered. You'll need to get a validation for whichever country you end up working for.
Anyway, good luck
Anyway, good luck
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I can only speak about flying in South Africa although I have flown in a lot of the countries there.
In South Africa you can work on an FAA license, but you must get it validated. That is an easy process, but not free.I would suggest knocking on doors first then if you find something, get validated.
Light twins it seems have a lot of work in Botswana, and most of the players on this forum will set you straight.
If nothing else visit Africa starting in South Africa. With some of the contacts you will make on this forum you should have an enjoyable trip.
In South Africa you can work on an FAA license, but you must get it validated. That is an easy process, but not free.I would suggest knocking on doors first then if you find something, get validated.
Light twins it seems have a lot of work in Botswana, and most of the players on this forum will set you straight.
If nothing else visit Africa starting in South Africa. With some of the contacts you will make on this forum you should have an enjoyable trip.
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Hey K2 thanks for the reply!!
As you are well aware the Canadian market is brutal. I have several friends with similar time as myself that are just barely cracking in to the turbo prop Capt. market. Most are flying Navajos and like.
Any help or advice you could give would be great. It seems that most companies in Africa or abroad want type ratings on heavy AC. I can't seem to find too much on the smaller operators. ie// kingairs, 1900's, jetstreams, DHC6's etc.
As you are well aware the Canadian market is brutal. I have several friends with similar time as myself that are just barely cracking in to the turbo prop Capt. market. Most are flying Navajos and like.
Any help or advice you could give would be great. It seems that most companies in Africa or abroad want type ratings on heavy AC. I can't seem to find too much on the smaller operators. ie// kingairs, 1900's, jetstreams, DHC6's etc.
