Jobs in Africa (2008 onwards) Part 2
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Good hours.
Sorry but I beg to differ. Total time of 2000 hours is not great in Africa. Africa is going through a recession like the rest of the world and jobs are few and far between. Without sounding too negative, you are up against other problems like work permits, visas and validations whilst competing with the locals for a job.
I guess its all relative, your hours are good if you are looking to fly a C210 in the swamps.
I guess its all relative, your hours are good if you are looking to fly a C210 in the swamps.
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You need to be in Africa personally to guage the flying scenario yourself....and if you are lucky to be at the right place at the right time,you will end up with a job.
I flew in East Africa for over 4 yrs.when I was trying to get a job,it took me 6 months to get a work permit after I had 2 jobs lined up...took almost 8 months to sort out their license first.
I think your exp is good for Africa and you can get a job on Twin Otters or Beech1900m or the likes.Good luck
I flew in East Africa for over 4 yrs.when I was trying to get a job,it took me 6 months to get a work permit after I had 2 jobs lined up...took almost 8 months to sort out their license first.
I think your exp is good for Africa and you can get a job on Twin Otters or Beech1900m or the likes.Good luck
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Arik is definitely the place to go, large growing fleet of CRJ's, good pay and good rotation. Plus right place right time(right attitude) and you might find yourself being moved into the 737NG.
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To all thase looking to fly in East Africa
I have been flying in East Africa for 8 years now and am looking at getting out. Just like the rest of the world the recession is hitting here and things are really quiet!!! Tourists, NGO's, humanitarian aid operators of the sort,etc do not have money to donate or pay for flights!!!
Think twice about packing your bag and and buying a air ticket to your African destination!!! Even once you are here, you will have to deal with the authorities which is enough to make you pack your bags and go back where you came from.
On a whole, flying is down and so is the pay, I suggest wait 12 months and see what it is like then!!!
I wish you all luck!
Think twice about packing your bag and and buying a air ticket to your African destination!!! Even once you are here, you will have to deal with the authorities which is enough to make you pack your bags and go back where you came from.
On a whole, flying is down and so is the pay, I suggest wait 12 months and see what it is like then!!!
I wish you all luck!
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fresh indian cpl,200 hrs endorsed with knig air c90a..
any job ..instructor..anything...will do..
is it possible to get my afi rating from a school and then continue flying with them?.
any help will be appericaited...
any job ..instructor..anything...will do..
is it possible to get my afi rating from a school and then continue flying with them?.
any help will be appericaited...
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u cant get a job with indian afi rating to instruct in Africa.also,v difficult to get work permit .keep trying here at home,things may get better....hopefully soon!
u cant get a job with indian afi rating to instruct in Africa.also,v difficult to get work permit .keep trying here at home,things may get better....hopefully soon!
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south african airlines
hy guys....do you know if there are some opportunities in south african airlines for european pilots?.....and ,of course,if they are looking for pilot?
Tk you
Tk you
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Are there any rumours of opportunities for a rusty but not rustic Grade II instructor who might be looking for ad hoc work in Capetown or Johannesburg from around November 2009 to April 2010?
That would be kind for someone to pass on any information - thank you.
That would be kind for someone to pass on any information - thank you.
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To answer the last question, Africa can be a place for great flying, opportunities but not at the moment. The African continent is still on the same planet and that planet is in a credit crunch, I have allot of friends working out there and they tell me it is not at all busy as it should be, so no hiring going on.
When I was there it was very busy and pilots were in demand, not anymore. But this industry has always been feast or famine.
When I was there it was very busy and pilots were in demand, not anymore. But this industry has always been feast or famine.
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not the African continent but if this is true/takes place then the upward motion of available jobs is on the horizon.
Cathay Pacific Luring Pilots From the Country
Julius Baumann (Business Day)
11 August 2009
Johannesburg — CATHAY Pacific, the Hong Kong-based airline, is recruiting in SA, a country highly regarded worldwide for the quality of its pilots .
In the latest edition of aviation magazine World Airnews, the airline called for applications from young recruits to join its 60-week pilot training course.
David Ryan, country manager of Cathay Pacific SA, said last week the airline had received about 70 responses and would begin interviews in Johannesburg early next year.
"SA is a steady, reliable market for Cathay Pacific. When we are actively recruiting, we endeavour to interview in SA at least once a year and we usually find candidates of high calibre."
While Ryan could not give the exact number of South African pilots working for the airline, he said the airline had about 100 pilots from Africa, making up about 3% of Cathay Pacific's flight personnel and had in the past recruited both experienced and ab-initio pilots.
Once accepted into the cadet programme, the recruits will begin with their training at Flight Training Adelaide in Australia and will have all expenses covered by the airline. After that, the new pilots will be offered positions as second officers with Cathay Pacific.
Anthony Laubser, president of the Airlines Pilots' Association of SA, said on Friday while there was no demand for pilots now, once the economy picked up there was likely to be an enormous shortage of experienced pilots. "So it is best to begin now as training an airline pilot takes years," said Laubser.
He said in recent years several experienced Boeing 747 captains had been recruited for Cathay Pacific's cargo division as well as a number of second officers for the mainline carrier. Singapore Airlines also recruited several experienced South African pilots last June, he said.
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) CEO Colin Jordaan said earlier this year there had been a 5% drop in the number of new pilots in SA receiving licences , in the year to March, compared with a 13% increase last year.
Global demand for experienced pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers and technicians required an immediate intervention as it was a lengthy process to identify and train candidates.
Jordaan said the CAA was exploring initiatives to help develop sought-after skills in the industry, including a scheme to provide upgrade training for pilots and an African aviation training initiative for basic training for pilots and technicians.
Julius Baumann (Business Day)
11 August 2009
Johannesburg — CATHAY Pacific, the Hong Kong-based airline, is recruiting in SA, a country highly regarded worldwide for the quality of its pilots .
In the latest edition of aviation magazine World Airnews, the airline called for applications from young recruits to join its 60-week pilot training course.
David Ryan, country manager of Cathay Pacific SA, said last week the airline had received about 70 responses and would begin interviews in Johannesburg early next year.
"SA is a steady, reliable market for Cathay Pacific. When we are actively recruiting, we endeavour to interview in SA at least once a year and we usually find candidates of high calibre."
While Ryan could not give the exact number of South African pilots working for the airline, he said the airline had about 100 pilots from Africa, making up about 3% of Cathay Pacific's flight personnel and had in the past recruited both experienced and ab-initio pilots.
Once accepted into the cadet programme, the recruits will begin with their training at Flight Training Adelaide in Australia and will have all expenses covered by the airline. After that, the new pilots will be offered positions as second officers with Cathay Pacific.
Anthony Laubser, president of the Airlines Pilots' Association of SA, said on Friday while there was no demand for pilots now, once the economy picked up there was likely to be an enormous shortage of experienced pilots. "So it is best to begin now as training an airline pilot takes years," said Laubser.
He said in recent years several experienced Boeing 747 captains had been recruited for Cathay Pacific's cargo division as well as a number of second officers for the mainline carrier. Singapore Airlines also recruited several experienced South African pilots last June, he said.
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) CEO Colin Jordaan said earlier this year there had been a 5% drop in the number of new pilots in SA receiving licences , in the year to March, compared with a 13% increase last year.
Global demand for experienced pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers and technicians required an immediate intervention as it was a lengthy process to identify and train candidates.
Jordaan said the CAA was exploring initiatives to help develop sought-after skills in the industry, including a scheme to provide upgrade training for pilots and an African aviation training initiative for basic training for pilots and technicians.
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Commercial Pilot looking for any work. 22yrs of age.
498hrs total
S/E Dual: 198
S/E Solo: 178
S/E Dual Night: 6
S/E Solo Night: 5
M/E Dual: 50
M/E Solo: 62
Instrument time: 64, of that, 44 on IF plan.
Current Ratings:
Basic Gas Turbine
Single Pilot Multi Engine IFR
Commercial Night Rating
Type Ratings:
C-152, C-172, PA-38, PA-28, BE-76
Licences:
NZ CPL, Aust CPL
Also currently working for a B737-800 Simulator. Flown Approx 150hrs.
Please PM here or email to [email protected]
498hrs total
S/E Dual: 198
S/E Solo: 178
S/E Dual Night: 6
S/E Solo Night: 5
M/E Dual: 50
M/E Solo: 62
Instrument time: 64, of that, 44 on IF plan.
Current Ratings:
Basic Gas Turbine
Single Pilot Multi Engine IFR
Commercial Night Rating
Type Ratings:
C-152, C-172, PA-38, PA-28, BE-76
Licences:
NZ CPL, Aust CPL
Also currently working for a B737-800 Simulator. Flown Approx 150hrs.
Please PM here or email to [email protected]
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Jobs going
Here's a heads up in tightening times. Sounds quite promising....
1900 ATP Captains
1900 F/O’s
1900 Licensed Engineers
E120 Captains
E120 F/O’s
E120 Engineers
At this point we are looking for rated crew only. Please forward CV’s to [email protected]
1900 ATP Captains
1900 F/O’s
1900 Licensed Engineers
E120 Captains
E120 F/O’s
E120 Engineers
At this point we are looking for rated crew only. Please forward CV’s to [email protected]