Jobs in Africa (2008 onwards) Part 2
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help ,direct entry commands ?
Does anyone have any ideas where I might find a direct entry command on something over 25t in Africa , my airline keeps bypassing us with more and more direct entry captains .
I have 7000 hrs total with 5000 as copilot on 4 eng heavy jets and the other 2000 on g/a small piston stuff , so no command time to speak of .
JAR lic , current 744.
I have 7000 hrs total with 5000 as copilot on 4 eng heavy jets and the other 2000 on g/a small piston stuff , so no command time to speak of .
JAR lic , current 744.
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Hi!
There are a TON of 747 jobs in the ME and Asia.
In Africa, from what I know, you need to be trained in the aircraft and/or have the correct license. There are DEC jobs for DC-9s and MD-80s, as well as MD-11s, CRJs, ERJs, turpoprops.
With your situation, I think you would have to have the training and the Group I type rating for the specific aircraft....some of the companies would work with you to get you the correct license.
cliff
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There are a TON of 747 jobs in the ME and Asia.
In Africa, from what I know, you need to be trained in the aircraft and/or have the correct license. There are DEC jobs for DC-9s and MD-80s, as well as MD-11s, CRJs, ERJs, turpoprops.
With your situation, I think you would have to have the training and the Group I type rating for the specific aircraft....some of the companies would work with you to get you the correct license.
cliff
LFW
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@ 737 africa with your level of experience Air Nigeria(ex Virgin Nigeria)woulb be your best bet at the moment.They've got more 733 coming up 1 got there yesterday that makes it 6 in total and 5 more are expected from now till september and they're presently hiring.
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IFR S-76 Captain
FAA CPLH with IR
2600 TT
2400 PIC
1300 Offshore
250 S-76
Current 135.297
Current U.S. Passport
Available for Touring Positions immediately
Feel free to pm
Thank you
2600 TT
2400 PIC
1300 Offshore
250 S-76
Current 135.297
Current U.S. Passport
Available for Touring Positions immediately
Feel free to pm
Thank you
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I have a JAA licence and a litle more than 200 hrs on 737 (300-800).
Anyone knwo which cargo/ airlines in africa is looking for pilots with low hrs on type? And even more important how to get in contact with them? Please PM me.
Cheers
Anyone knwo which cargo/ airlines in africa is looking for pilots with low hrs on type? And even more important how to get in contact with them? Please PM me.
Cheers
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400 twin time pilot seeking job
hi there,
my name is choumpy,i am looking for employment in charter industry,i have 650TT and 400 hrs in twin piston all the flying was in africa.if der is any jobs related to fly in africa,pls email me.
[email protected]
choumby
my name is choumpy,i am looking for employment in charter industry,i have 650TT and 400 hrs in twin piston all the flying was in africa.if der is any jobs related to fly in africa,pls email me.
[email protected]
choumby
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Just out of curiosity has any one had any success in acquiring employment, or for that matter, have any employers found any crew as a direct result of posting on this thread.
It is great thread and I wish everyone on this thread lots of luck.
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It is great thread and I wish everyone on this thread lots of luck.
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Believe NOT...Employers are swamped with CV's as it is!
I would suggest following more Official channels - don't believe any Employer has the time to sift through all of this.
I would suggest following more Official channels - don't believe any Employer has the time to sift through all of this.
Last edited by Q4NVS; 1st Aug 2010 at 09:56.
Está servira para distraerle.
Now if I don't miss the mark and you'll excuse me bringing the matter up but one was an experienced American called Tom and the other was a fairly green Saffer called Jerry, old friends of mine of course! That's good of you though. Shows there's opportunity for the wannabies as well as all of us old prop jobs so I expect you might like to encourage further responses but then that's just speculation on my part in the spirit of innocent helpfulness.
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3850 TT
900 in jets (B737NG and classics)
2400 in turboprop (1000 of them PIC)
ICAO ATPL
JAR CPL (frozen ATPL)
Bush flying experience in Africa
Feel free to Pm me,
mlindb
900 in jets (B737NG and classics)
2400 in turboprop (1000 of them PIC)
ICAO ATPL
JAR CPL (frozen ATPL)
Bush flying experience in Africa
Feel free to Pm me,
mlindb
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West African opportunities
Hey -
After spending a half decade flying in Africa (mostly in sub-Saharan & East Africa - Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, Zambia, Zim, RSA, Chad, CAR), I am struggling with my readjustment to the Western world.
I am curious what sort of opportunities exist for flying in West Africa. I'm seriously contemplating a trip there next month, starting in Dakar, and hitting all the countries on a SE arc through the Guineas, and assorted countries to about Benin to find something.
I have experience on everything from bush equipment to airliners (two types including 737). In a strange way I miss Africa and I'd be happy flying a King Air, Van or 206 as I would be anything else. Also, I have worked for both Western and local operators in third world countries. I'm not having too much luck with my contract community connections, so I'm curious if there are any "quality?" local operators to hit up. Also, I know a huge chunk of getting these African jobs is being there, hence me literally pounding the pavement to find something. I guess those who've worked in Africa and then the West can understand.
Thanks for any leads or insights. PMs welcome!
GW
After spending a half decade flying in Africa (mostly in sub-Saharan & East Africa - Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, Zambia, Zim, RSA, Chad, CAR), I am struggling with my readjustment to the Western world.
I am curious what sort of opportunities exist for flying in West Africa. I'm seriously contemplating a trip there next month, starting in Dakar, and hitting all the countries on a SE arc through the Guineas, and assorted countries to about Benin to find something.
I have experience on everything from bush equipment to airliners (two types including 737). In a strange way I miss Africa and I'd be happy flying a King Air, Van or 206 as I would be anything else. Also, I have worked for both Western and local operators in third world countries. I'm not having too much luck with my contract community connections, so I'm curious if there are any "quality?" local operators to hit up. Also, I know a huge chunk of getting these African jobs is being there, hence me literally pounding the pavement to find something. I guess those who've worked in Africa and then the West can understand.
Thanks for any leads or insights. PMs welcome!
GW
Last edited by Gaius Westman; 6th Aug 2010 at 14:54.