need entry level advice

[DA42]

Gooneybird,

Are there as many opportunities in Tanzania for entry level stuff?

[mkenya]

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Also came across proflight Zambia website and they seem to be looking for pilots too. They got a downloadable application form on their website and some link for pilots wishing to fly for Zambia too. Their fleet looks good too. Maybe you can google them.
Thats all I know for now. Anyone with information could enlighten more.
Am also not sure if they take low time pilots.

[Gooneybird]

I believe there is but do a quick search of this forum because the topic has been well covered recently and there are lots of guys who would know better than me about that. Maun is still a good starting point but just not with that insane bond. I'm sure not all companies in Maun can be doing that and hopefully someone will verify or deny this.

For Tanzania, most of the charter operations are either in Dar es Salaam and Arusha, Coastal Aviation for example. There are many operators and good potential for twin time.

Best of luck.

[DA42]

Hey,

One more general question. I recently heard someone mention Mack Air in Maun. Any info on this oufit? Do they hire lower time guys?

Thanks Again!

[Gooneybird]

Mack Air.

Arguably the best of the operators/ except maybe for Safari Air in terms of treatment of pilots, at least the last time I was there. Still the same arrogant treatment of would be pilots and non committal, keep people hanging around waiting rubbish that all the other operators have but once/if hired basically decent guys.

Yes, they hire low time guys. You have to go there to get a job. This is a warning to every newbie. Don't wait around longer than two weeks for a definite answer. After that, there's plenty more operators in other regions.

[DA42]

Thanks again Gooneybird.

I definitely plan on heading to Maun sometime in the near future. Is there a particular time of year that I should go? looking for a job? And with Mack Air (or any operators) is there a reasonable chance to move up to a caravan after a couple of years?

Thanks,

[Africrash]

Hi

Lots of entry level opertunities in Tanzania right now, straight off I can think of about 6 companies looking for pilots for the C206. they will mostly ask you for a 2 year commitment to justify the cost of work permits, license conversion and type training, most have the option to progress to either the Caravan or a tein piston type as well.

If you try Tanzania, the main operators are in Dar es Salaam and Arusha with a couple in Mwanza as well.

Peak season is from June to october, quieter then untill April and April/May are pretty dead, so the sooner you get here the better the chance of finding something, once high season starts most companies are too busy for training

Best

Crash

[Lammers]

Proflight

Proflight is a good option you might not make allot of money but thats the case everywhere with entry level jobs! If you looking for twin time they are the way to go you will fly like you have never flown before that means good hours! And yes they do take fresh coms!

The Bond
A bond is good in the way that they protect themselfs from loosing money or the money they spent in training you! But please make it pro rata, thats fare! After all they are mere a steppingstone for pilots so we can move on to the next one!

Happy days!

P.S I am looking for a job on a Caravan or any turbine? Any rumors?

[mkenya]

Proflight

Lammers. why don't you try proflight. seems to me they got caravans too. Or you want to make some good money? How much do they pay by the way?
I am sure in Tanzania they'll be so glad to take you. and if it were possible to get a work permit in kenya, there are so many caravans and they pay well too.
Anyway. All the best in your endeavour

[chileno 777]

Whats the general figure they pay by the way?

Does anyone have any insight in to what Sefofane and other operators pay

Could someone pls answer those questions?

[Gooneybird]

Somewhere between $1000 and $2000 per month. Packages differ as to whether housing is provided or not. Between 4 and 8 weeks leave a year. Last time I checked.

[yyjflyer]

Thanks to all for responses. Am wondering if it's advantageous to head to Maun with an IR or if simply CPL with some 206 time here in Canada would suffice?

[Heliringer]

What about Helicopter operators in Botswana? Does anyone know if there are any jobs around? Okavango is all I can find but no webpage.
I would like a change of scenery from Australia.
Thanks for any tips/leads
Cheers
Ringer

[mkenya]

Helicopter jobs

Am told they are dying for helicopter pilots in Naija. For the oil rigs probably. and most likely you'll end up in the notorious Niger delta. But then you'll be in the air.
Got no more details though

[chileno 777]

Sonair in Angola is also looking quite desperately for helicopter pilots (Off shore operations. Experienced and llocals ow time guys).

[mkenya]

Chileno 777

Is any company in Angola also looking at hiring fixed wing pilots?
And when is fly540 taking flight in that country again?

[chileno 777]

Is any company in Angola also looking at hiring fixed wing pilots?
And when is fly540 taking flight in that country again?

Currently there is a shortage of pilots in Angola. Most of companies are hiring:
TAAG: only nationals but process at the moment is stopped due to EU ban.
Sonair: hiring experienced expats.
Air26: hiring captains and low time F/O..locals and expats for EMB 120s.
There are a couple of small charter operators like Airjet, Aerojet, hiring expats as well but could not tell regarding their mins...
Air Gemini is hiring but do not recommend this company...currently is undergoing a crisis due to bad management.
Angola Air Services: hiring experienced expats.

F/O salaries starting on +-3500 usd net.


fly540 is expected to start this year flying ATRs...

[mkenya]

Angola

Thats great. I guess with the entrance of fly 540 and the boom in the oil industry the openings will soon be there even for entry level pilots.
Anyone has info on the Democratic republic of Congo Or any Central african republic? esp Gabon?
Happy landings

[flybyshark]

Sefo Bots

C206 Bond for 18 months contract is 50,000 pula! Then onto Caravan for another 40,000 pula 18 months contract again, BUT if you are offered/put onto Caravan before initial 18 months are up on the C206 the bond is added on, a mighty 90,000 Pula.

I am bonded for less on my current jet ride!

[DA42]

flybyshark,

for which companies are those bonds for?

thanks