Jobs in Africa (2008 onwards) Part 2
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Congo...
Gents my apologies for not providing a complete description of Congo as I thought not many people would be interested in it… thus did not wanted to waste time and space…
I already emailed a reply but for some strange reason did not go through… so there goes 20min of writing… anyway here it is again…
I am not a pilot (not yet…) and thus My visit to Congo was for a business trip NOT related to the aviation industry…
1) The airport is as good as can be expected from an airport in Africa… lots of Russian planes as well as 737-100/200 series.
2) The place is supposed to be safe – everyone I spoke to stated that this is a safe place – now having said that I did not feel that safe… - I guess this is mainly because I did not stay there for too long. It has also something to do with the fact that it was too much of a cultural shock for a time period of a couple of days… so do take all the above into account…
3) The place is extremely expensive… well…unless you live in Japan or Moscow… so if your salary is not solid then my suggestion would be to think twice…
4) I did not see much life outside the Office… none at all… BUT that all depends what you want to do after work…
5) I had to get 8 vaccinations just for a short visit… Malaria is the number one killer in Africa… and Congo is the most dangerous place on the globe when it comes to that… so what does this mean…??? It means that after 6pm you have to start dodging mosquitoes and also keep your house/apartment extremely cold throughout the night… every night…
6) Malaria also means that you will have to take a pill everyday you are there to prevent Malaria… the people I spoke to, had stopped the pill after the first couple of months… so I suppose it is your choice, your life…
If you gents are interest, do get in contact with me (private email) and will send you all the pics I have from Congo…
I hope all the above hints were helpful…
Cheers
I already emailed a reply but for some strange reason did not go through… so there goes 20min of writing… anyway here it is again…
I am not a pilot (not yet…) and thus My visit to Congo was for a business trip NOT related to the aviation industry…
1) The airport is as good as can be expected from an airport in Africa… lots of Russian planes as well as 737-100/200 series.
2) The place is supposed to be safe – everyone I spoke to stated that this is a safe place – now having said that I did not feel that safe… - I guess this is mainly because I did not stay there for too long. It has also something to do with the fact that it was too much of a cultural shock for a time period of a couple of days… so do take all the above into account…
3) The place is extremely expensive… well…unless you live in Japan or Moscow… so if your salary is not solid then my suggestion would be to think twice…
4) I did not see much life outside the Office… none at all… BUT that all depends what you want to do after work…
5) I had to get 8 vaccinations just for a short visit… Malaria is the number one killer in Africa… and Congo is the most dangerous place on the globe when it comes to that… so what does this mean…??? It means that after 6pm you have to start dodging mosquitoes and also keep your house/apartment extremely cold throughout the night… every night…
6) Malaria also means that you will have to take a pill everyday you are there to prevent Malaria… the people I spoke to, had stopped the pill after the first couple of months… so I suppose it is your choice, your life…
If you gents are interest, do get in contact with me (private email) and will send you all the pics I have from Congo…
I hope all the above hints were helpful…
Cheers
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Johnz, Just so you know, you can only take most malaria medicine for around 3 months before it starts to damage your kidneys (or is it liver?).
The best protection is mosquito repellant and long loose clothing, and the mosquito nets for the bedroom.
Pills like Doxicycline is great to have around as they are the treatment as well as the prevention medication. Soooo instead of using them as a preventative, take them when you suspect you have malaria and then get out of the country to the nearest 1st world hospital you can find.
For the guys that are thinking about hitting the congo... there are far more and safer countries around africa to try first before heading there.
Specially when you dont have much experience and looking for your first job.
The best protection is mosquito repellant and long loose clothing, and the mosquito nets for the bedroom.
Pills like Doxicycline is great to have around as they are the treatment as well as the prevention medication. Soooo instead of using them as a preventative, take them when you suspect you have malaria and then get out of the country to the nearest 1st world hospital you can find.
For the guys that are thinking about hitting the congo... there are far more and safer countries around africa to try first before heading there.
Specially when you dont have much experience and looking for your first job.
Está servira para distraerle.
Then there's the virus which causes Ebola Fever, for which there is no cure except a lingering squeaking death. And there's Congo Fever, spread by the bite of the Hyalomma tick. And there's Marburg Fever which usually fills your liver with blood until you desanguinate through body orifices and die in gore and agony. No cures there but there is one bright point on the sick list. It seems that it's generally believed that these nasty little viral fevers can be contracted through eating the flesh of a diseased person or animal. For that reason it's unlikely, after you're dead, that you'll be eaten by anything much except dung beetles and dogs. It's rumored that Congo is only a democratic republic because no one this side of a salami slicer from sanity would wish to be dictator there. It's further rumoured that it's believed that in that part of Africa, a strong man's strength passes to another upon the consumption of his testicles lightly sauteed in cassava juice and eaten, thus smeared and speared, as a Shishkebab.
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a strong man's strength passes to another upon the consumption of his testicles lightly sauteed in cassava juice and eaten, thus smeared and speared, as a Shishkebab.
Now that is what you a call a mouth watering recipe! you sure have taste, man!
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Congo....
Malarone is the best medicine to take... It is suggested to be taken everyday... no matter how long you stay...
I have spoken to guys that have been on it for 3 months and stopped and also to guys that have been on it for 2 years and stopped...
No one complained of any side effects...
There are a lot of nasty bugs down there...
I have spoken to guys that have been on it for 3 months and stopped and also to guys that have been on it for 2 years and stopped...
No one complained of any side effects...
There are a lot of nasty bugs down there...
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Malaria does not kill...not treating it kills. Know the symptoms and know how to treat it. Had malaria from three different west african countries ( note, small caps ).....still drinking fit.
Now African Whooping Cough is a killer...much like what you get when you get there after all the promises and you get your paycheck. That almost killed me a couple of times !
Best cure...a sense of laughter....
Now African Whooping Cough is a killer...much like what you get when you get there after all the promises and you get your paycheck. That almost killed me a couple of times !
Best cure...a sense of laughter....
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need an help
Good morning at all the pilots,
Im a 22 year old italian pilot.
I've just finished my frozen atpl and i have no more than 300 hours.
The hiring situation in europe is really bad at the moment and every day I understand that my future here is equal at 0.
Any chanche to know if in some other part as middle east africe ecc there is a chanche for a pilot with no hours?
I have no problem to fly for an airline or another commercial company!
thanks a lot to all and happy landings
Im a 22 year old italian pilot.
I've just finished my frozen atpl and i have no more than 300 hours.
The hiring situation in europe is really bad at the moment and every day I understand that my future here is equal at 0.
Any chanche to know if in some other part as middle east africe ecc there is a chanche for a pilot with no hours?
I have no problem to fly for an airline or another commercial company!
thanks a lot to all and happy landings
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JAR (UK) CPL ME/IR + IRI (A)
SA CAA CPL ME/IR + GRD III Instructors Rating
BSc (HONS) in Airline Transport Operations
TT 660hrs
SEP 596 hrs (PA28, C150/172/172/172+G1000)
MEP 64hrs (BE-76, Seneca I, Seneca II/IIT)
P1 461 hrs
P2 199 hrs
SIM 191 hrs (including 60 hrs B737-200/400 NG for MCC/JOT)
Looking for (like everyone on here I guess!):
Contract, Charter, Scheduled, Air Safari, Bush, Air Taxi, Scenic, Film and Photographic flights, Instructing.
Currently doing B1900/BE200 combined rating and GRD II Instructors in Johannesburg. Companies and/or Private owners welcome.
PM me !
SA CAA CPL ME/IR + GRD III Instructors Rating
BSc (HONS) in Airline Transport Operations
TT 660hrs
SEP 596 hrs (PA28, C150/172/172/172+G1000)
MEP 64hrs (BE-76, Seneca I, Seneca II/IIT)
P1 461 hrs
P2 199 hrs
SIM 191 hrs (including 60 hrs B737-200/400 NG for MCC/JOT)
Looking for (like everyone on here I guess!):
Contract, Charter, Scheduled, Air Safari, Bush, Air Taxi, Scenic, Film and Photographic flights, Instructing.
Currently doing B1900/BE200 combined rating and GRD II Instructors in Johannesburg. Companies and/or Private owners welcome.
PM me !
