Aspiring pilot needs help
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Wow...been following your post-I must say it's amuzing!
Alright! I see u got loads of guts about flying and having a school, and i think in your world...seems like you got all these big dreams figured out...like there is also some uncle job waiting for you to hand to you his 747 to drive after your CPL...which is cool... For me i wouldnt even be asking for jobs right now.... I rather concentrate on getting my student pilot license then a PPL...because you never know, flying might actually not be for you in the first place. When you start asking for jobs now, even without an SPL it irritates some of us who already completed everything and also asking for jobs! Please first find a school... it is not easy as it sound... see how the industry are. By the way, no hard feelings...I am actually some one who can answer all your questions...about kenya..Uganda, etc because I live in Kenya too. As for schools, I recommend you go to FTS, a very good school in Joburg. Go to Joburg area, flying is good there and weather is great-by now, i know you still probably don't understand when they say weather is good there for training and why they say that! that's why i suggest you concentrate more on the learning side, than the job side...peace, if needed i might give you some contacts of kenyan students in SA.
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hi digitalsoul,
I have finnished all my training over in the UK and have a JAA Frozen ATPL with 230 hours. What opportunities are there in Uganda, if any for a low hours pilot. I have lived and worked all over east and southern Africa so am familiar with the area.
cheers
I have finnished all my training over in the UK and have a JAA Frozen ATPL with 230 hours. What opportunities are there in Uganda, if any for a low hours pilot. I have lived and worked all over east and southern Africa so am familiar with the area.
cheers
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Hey digitalsoul
I wouldn't agree much with u,the dude is very enthusiastic about flying so it's very normal for him to query about job prospects at his stage,u must always plan ur actions ahead,otherwise telling him to observe what the trend is by doing the 1st step won't encourage him to pursue his dream,therefore he needs to know where he's heading to and get a clearer picture.U never know on completion of his comm he may be called by KQ to join on 737 NG it's still happening,so it's also a factor of being at the right place and right time.As for u don't worry something will come ur way very soon don't despair,i myself tarmaced for 2 years before i got a job.Peace to all
I wouldn't agree much with u,the dude is very enthusiastic about flying so it's very normal for him to query about job prospects at his stage,u must always plan ur actions ahead,otherwise telling him to observe what the trend is by doing the 1st step won't encourage him to pursue his dream,therefore he needs to know where he's heading to and get a clearer picture.U never know on completion of his comm he may be called by KQ to join on 737 NG it's still happening,so it's also a factor of being at the right place and right time.As for u don't worry something will come ur way very soon don't despair,i myself tarmaced for 2 years before i got a job.Peace to all
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Digital,
honestly am the type of person who likes asking lots of questions,end up asking stupid things at times,but with my questions at the end might make me get a good answer that will helpful,no wonder what you replied me is very helpful.
firstly i always thought PPL and SPL were the same thing..please tell me whats the difference...and ...what i actually need to go learn when i go to S.A interms of the license and ratings qualifications to be ready for a job in kenya?(i know am asking about job again but thats ma goal,to work as a pilot,so before moving in to a carrer you have to look at job prospects)
secondly the contacts of the kenyan students would do me great help..thanks..
honestly am the type of person who likes asking lots of questions,end up asking stupid things at times,but with my questions at the end might make me get a good answer that will helpful,no wonder what you replied me is very helpful.
firstly i always thought PPL and SPL were the same thing..please tell me whats the difference...and ...what i actually need to go learn when i go to S.A interms of the license and ratings qualifications to be ready for a job in kenya?(i know am asking about job again but thats ma goal,to work as a pilot,so before moving in to a carrer you have to look at job prospects)
secondly the contacts of the kenyan students would do me great help..thanks..
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i m about to finish my comms from FTC george,right next door to CFS
all i can tell u is dont go to CFS,their students are running to joburg to finish fast.
they are too slow n u barely get flying there.
FTC is much better then them.
all i can tell u is dont go to CFS,their students are running to joburg to finish fast.
they are too slow n u barely get flying there.
FTC is much better then them.
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Jobs in Kenya
Hello all,
I finished my CPL/Multi Training in Kenya and have been looking for a job for 10 months now at Wilson, Nairobi. I've been told to check up on vacancies later on but no good has come of it. Any heads up on where to look at?
Thanks
I finished my CPL/Multi Training in Kenya and have been looking for a job for 10 months now at Wilson, Nairobi. I've been told to check up on vacancies later on but no good has come of it. Any heads up on where to look at?
Thanks
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Nuthead61, walk into the government press offices and just buy the CAP394.. air laws of Kenya (you'll still need it when you come back to Kenya for your conversion), and there you'll get all your answers! 
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I did my flight training at progress..and I have one word for it..FRUSTRATIONS. The training is very slow and they have no instructors.One thing you will enjoy is when they throw you in a desert called Victoria west."fair weather base" I dont know how much fair weather you get there coz in summer its so turbulent it beats logic in teaching a student something simple as straight and level flight.Something positive about progress is you get to fly very new aircraft....and their standards of training are very high.
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Hello there,
Have never had the opportunity to go to Addis but wou'd love to. Have heard that their simulator training is world class but may only start from B-757, B-767 etc. As for Ethiopian airlines radio work-usually impeccable-very unusual for people that have to cross africa from east to west and back again-sure puts spots onto carriers like our middle eastern friends!-WELL DONE CHAPS! KEEP IT UP.
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Have never had the opportunity to go to Addis but wou'd love to. Have heard that their simulator training is world class but may only start from B-757, B-767 etc. As for Ethiopian airlines radio work-usually impeccable-very unusual for people that have to cross africa from east to west and back again-sure puts spots onto carriers like our middle eastern friends!-WELL DONE CHAPS! KEEP IT UP.
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Nuthead61,
I agree with the previous comments, your first impression was not good. In future refrain from using text message language on any forum you participate in, it makes you appear immature and unproffesional. With flight schools, your best bet is to visit them in person and make your own judgement. I won't attempt to give you advice on SA flight schools since I went to Florida and now flying here in the states. Mind you, I'm not telling you not to take advice from people but in the long run, everyone's learning style, pace and preferences is different. I take it you're a self sponsored student so if you are willing to part with the kind of money flight schools are asking for, it's only a good idea to see where you want to spend your money. I know a few KQ sponsored pilots who attended 43 air school and they said it was nice. Do plenty of research and decide for yourself.
Digital, your comments are utterly uncalled for. Everyone of us who ventures into flight schools has a goal and its to get hired and make money doing what you've always dreamt of. There's nothing wrong with asking about jobs before going to flight school. Nuthead61, good luck with your search and all the best in your career.
PS: The conversion process is long and costly so be prepared for that but keep your head up. If you love it enough, you'll make it.
I agree with the previous comments, your first impression was not good. In future refrain from using text message language on any forum you participate in, it makes you appear immature and unproffesional. With flight schools, your best bet is to visit them in person and make your own judgement. I won't attempt to give you advice on SA flight schools since I went to Florida and now flying here in the states. Mind you, I'm not telling you not to take advice from people but in the long run, everyone's learning style, pace and preferences is different. I take it you're a self sponsored student so if you are willing to part with the kind of money flight schools are asking for, it's only a good idea to see where you want to spend your money. I know a few KQ sponsored pilots who attended 43 air school and they said it was nice. Do plenty of research and decide for yourself.
Digital, your comments are utterly uncalled for. Everyone of us who ventures into flight schools has a goal and its to get hired and make money doing what you've always dreamt of. There's nothing wrong with asking about jobs before going to flight school. Nuthead61, good luck with your search and all the best in your career.
PS: The conversion process is long and costly so be prepared for that but keep your head up. If you love it enough, you'll make it.
