Low time pilot looking for work in Tanzania.
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Low time pilot looking for work in Tanzania.
I just finished training here in Canada... I have CPL/Multi-IFR, 250hrs TT. I want to work in Tanzania but the problem is the companies that i've been in contact with (ZanAir and KiliAir) require 1000hrs TT. I'm trying to find companies over there that are willing to hire low time pilots, so far no luck. If there are, please let me know those companies names, and I would welcome any comments about what i should expect about working in Tanzania.
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Originally Posted by iamanaussiemavrick
you are a citizen of tanzania???
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Originally Posted by flyingmasai
I think you need 1000 hrs tt to be able to convert your licence with Tanzanian caa. (you need to pass 6 written test).
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Never heard of this "1000 hour and six exams" As far as I know it's Air law only. At 250 hours you will struggle along with many others to get in. What were really missing out here is guys with 1500+ hours.
Your best and I think only bet is to come down here and start knocking on doors, though I think no one will offer you a job unless you have the Tanzanian liscence in hand when you do the knocking.
Good luck
Your best and I think only bet is to come down here and start knocking on doors, though I think no one will offer you a job unless you have the Tanzanian liscence in hand when you do the knocking.
Good luck
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you only need 200 hours to convert your licence....
just show up at TCAA and pay the fee and sit the exam the following week. it's a computer based multiple choice mostly on ppl stuff like met, airlaw etc...(get your result straight away...if the system hasn't crashed...)then do a medical again.
then have to do GFT with a designated examiner and a IR exam too.
probably a TTR for the type you want to fly
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just show up at TCAA and pay the fee and sit the exam the following week. it's a computer based multiple choice mostly on ppl stuff like met, airlaw etc...(get your result straight away...if the system hasn't crashed...)then do a medical again.
then have to do GFT with a designated examiner and a IR exam too.
probably a TTR for the type you want to fly
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If the hours are your problem for getting employed in Tanzania, why don't you go down to Botswana and fly round the delta for a season or two before heading north. I know of a handful of guys who've done that in the last couple of years. The companies there are more than happy to hire low time guys and you'll probably score some multi or turbine time while you're there as well.
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... any names come to mind?
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If you're wondering about Botswana operators for entry level flying why don't you try Safari Air, Mack Air, Moremi Air or Sefofane Air Charters. I'm sure a web search will provide more info. They're all fairly reputable companies operating Cessna piston singles, C208's and/or Islanders. It's solid hours and the guys have a good time.
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Conversion fee´s
Here´s what I was told by a local operator when they offered me a job a few months ago. I think it was around April or May
CPL conversion USD 375.00
Type rating fee USD 60.00
Lic Issue fee USD 50.00
IR issue fee USD 50.00
IR examiners fee USD 100.00
Plane for IR test (Seneca) around 500 bucks an hour.
Plus accomodation, living expenses and transport...Exams are in Dar of course...
Sorry, I don´t have more info! as I declined the job offer..
It´s Africa so check it hasn´t changed already..Good luck!
Here´s what I was told by a local operator when they offered me a job a few months ago. I think it was around April or May
CPL conversion USD 375.00
Type rating fee USD 60.00
Lic Issue fee USD 50.00
IR issue fee USD 50.00
IR examiners fee USD 100.00
Plane for IR test (Seneca) around 500 bucks an hour.
Plus accomodation, living expenses and transport...Exams are in Dar of course...
Sorry, I don´t have more info! as I declined the job offer..
It´s Africa so check it hasn´t changed already..Good luck!
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Thanks for all of your information and advices....Tanzania is my first option because i have relatives there but i have to admit Maun is a very good place as well. i checked out the sefofane website, it looks like a very good company... i think i will have an experience of a lifetime whichever way i decide to go.
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work in Botswana.
does anybody know how hard or easy is the conversion to a Botswana CPL? How many written exams and flight tests? how long does it usually take to complete the conversion process. I'm asking in case i decide to go there i want to make sure that i have the conversion finished by the time they start hiring next january. I'm trying to get a job with sefofane so if anybody has any advice about that company, feel free to let me know. One more thing, if i go to Botswana i will most likely start on a Cessna 206 which i don't have a check out for yet, i don't know whether i should get it before i leave Canada or if i should wait and get it in Botswana since they are going to train me on it anyways. What do you think?
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Might be to your advantage to appear in Bots with C206 and BN2 experience as you'll be competing with a number of other pilots for a limited number of jobs. Any advantage will help you stand out from the crowd.
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'Never heard of this "1000 hour and six exams" As far as I know it's Air law only. At 250 hours you will struggle along with many others to get in. What were really missing out here is guys with 1500+ hours.'
Perhaps you can offer a bit of advice then. As a pilot approaching 2500 hours with experience on most bush aircraft types, C206 C210 C401, Pa23 etc, would it be worth my while moving back then? I was last flying in Africa in '99. What would I realisticly earn now? Back them I was lucky to make $1000 a month before housing etc.
'Never heard of this "1000 hour and six exams" As far as I know it's Air law only. At 250 hours you will struggle along with many others to get in. What were really missing out here is guys with 1500+ hours.'
Perhaps you can offer a bit of advice then. As a pilot approaching 2500 hours with experience on most bush aircraft types, C206 C210 C401, Pa23 etc, would it be worth my while moving back then? I was last flying in Africa in '99. What would I realisticly earn now? Back them I was lucky to make $1000 a month before housing etc.