More Info for those (low-timers) seeking a job in Namibia
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I hold a Canadian license with 250 hrs. I am planning to go down to Bots and Nam this year end. Can anyone advise me a time to be there. I have gone through all the posts and threads but am still confused. Am planning to be there for abt 3 months.
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Hi to everyone!!!!
I read all this threads,absolutely usefull and interesting,but I get confused and I have one more question:
BBN RADAR accurately said that emailing cv's quite useless.
So,going there should be the best way to get hired..
Well,my question is....once I'll be there,interviewed by the proper personnel etc...,how long do I need to stay there,waiting to get hired or not????
I mean,do they hire sending responses by email,or they need the candidates to stay there around the corner for an immediate response?
I hope I' ve been clear enough explaining my doubt,and sorry for my english not so perfect!
Thanks a lot!
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Alexander
I read all this threads,absolutely usefull and interesting,but I get confused and I have one more question:
BBN RADAR accurately said that emailing cv's quite useless.
So,going there should be the best way to get hired..
Well,my question is....once I'll be there,interviewed by the proper personnel etc...,how long do I need to stay there,waiting to get hired or not????
I mean,do they hire sending responses by email,or they need the candidates to stay there around the corner for an immediate response?
I hope I' ve been clear enough explaining my doubt,and sorry for my english not so perfect!
Thanks a lot!
Regards,
Alexander
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Can I get an update on min hours now?
Hi, new to the forum, I am also have a newly ticketed CPL. I am here in the states, and attended a part 141 school, that means the FAA holds the school and the pilots to higher standards. Thus, I have only 190 hrs total time and I also hold an IR.
Could you tell me if I have a chance of getting hired in Bot or better Nam? Willing to come and pound the pavement if I have a chance.
Also, I noticed several pilots commenting on getting rated to fly a C210. WHY? Here in the states to fly anything over 200hp you need only get a hi performance endorsement. Is this what they are refering too? I actually already got my hi performance endorsement in a C182RG WITH TURBO.
Please help me out with info.....and thanks
John
Could you tell me if I have a chance of getting hired in Bot or better Nam? Willing to come and pound the pavement if I have a chance.
Also, I noticed several pilots commenting on getting rated to fly a C210. WHY? Here in the states to fly anything over 200hp you need only get a hi performance endorsement. Is this what they are refering too? I actually already got my hi performance endorsement in a C182RG WITH TURBO.
Please help me out with info.....and thanks
John
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Before you take the leap to pound the pavement, (which you HAVE to do, you will NOT get hired by staying where you are) I suggest you take the time to read the forums throughly of the threads that have already been posted here as they will answer all of your questions. Remember, a lot of licences around the world are different to the holy FAA licence.
Before you take the leap to pound the pavement, (which you HAVE to do, you will NOT get hired by staying where you are) I suggest you take the time to read the forums throughly of the threads that have already been posted here as they will answer all of your questions. Remember, a lot of licences around the world are different to the holy FAA licence.
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I read the forum and I saw where several posts were hinting that min hours maybe on the way up to 400 or 500TT. Since I don't have anywhere near that, there is no need to fly over if those are now the min required. I am asking for an update from people in the know about this.
Also, I realize that each country does set its own rules, but most countries copy FAA regulations and requirements since the FAA is the Granddaddy of all air operation government entities. Sometimes the FAA adds rules based on Euro regs. It is becoming an international standard, which in some ways would be really nice, take your license from one country to another and another and have it accepted without question.
So again, I ask, what is the deal about flying a c210? Is this just a hp requirement like the FAA hi performance endorsement requirement?
Also, I realize that each country does set its own rules, but most countries copy FAA regulations and requirements since the FAA is the Granddaddy of all air operation government entities. Sometimes the FAA adds rules based on Euro regs. It is becoming an international standard, which in some ways would be really nice, take your license from one country to another and another and have it accepted without question.
So again, I ask, what is the deal about flying a c210? Is this just a hp requirement like the FAA hi performance endorsement requirement?
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I read the forum and I saw where several posts were hinting that min hours maybe on the way up to 400 or 500TT. Since I don't have anywhere near that, there is no need to fly over if those are now the min required. I am asking for an update from people in the know about this.
Also, I realize that each country does set its own rules, but most countries copy FAA regulations and requirements since the FAA is the Granddaddy of all air operation government entities. Sometimes the FAA adds rules based on Euro regs. It is becoming an international standard, which in some ways would be really nice, take your license from one country to another and another and have it accepted without question.
So again, I ask, what is the deal about flying a c210? Is this just a hp requirement like the FAA hi performance endorsement requirement?
Also, I realize that each country does set its own rules, but most countries copy FAA regulations and requirements since the FAA is the Granddaddy of all air operation government entities. Sometimes the FAA adds rules based on Euro regs. It is becoming an international standard, which in some ways would be really nice, take your license from one country to another and another and have it accepted without question.
So again, I ask, what is the deal about flying a c210? Is this just a hp requirement like the FAA hi performance endorsement requirement?
Look for the Maun 2007 thread (or 2007-2008) and every season thereafter. Even the stuff way back to 2002 is good. There are thousands and thousands of posts. Take your time and read them. I guarantee you that ALL of your questions have been answered. (with the exception of who's there right now, because that changes every year)
And no, the mins have not increased, based on who's been hired this year so far. This question is covered many times in the previous threads.
As for ratings for C210, in southern Africa (and in much of the rest of the world) you have to have a "rating" for each and every make/model you fly. Again, if you read the threads, this particular question is covered at least a dozen times. And how to get that C210 rating is also covered.
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Thank you, your post was very helpful, glad to hear that hours have not been increased, I will have to sell some items, settle bills and get my flight booked, think I will head to Nam, sounds like I might like it better.
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If you're on a FAA ticket, just get some time on whichever type seems the most common where you're aiming to go. You'll require enough to convince employers and local CAA that you know what you're doing. Alternatively, just get the job and do the training and required paperwork on a local aircraft in order to satisfy the authorities. Time on type will happen as you normally require a few hours with a locally experienced pilot before being released to the line.
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I guess I find it hard to think of c182, c206 c208 c210 as being types. As I mentioned in the US once you have a hi performance endorsement you can fly any HP SEL conventional gear you like. The exception being if you need to fly so high that you need an altitude endoresement as well. But, again, once you have that endorsement, you don't need another for high altitude.
At my flight school, all my training was done on C172 and C172RGs
At my flight school, all my training was done on C172 and C172RGs
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If you're on a FAA ticket, just get some time on whichever type seems the most common where you're aiming to go. You'll require enough to convince employers and local CAA that you know what you're doing. Alternatively, just get the job and do the training and required paperwork on a local aircraft in order to satisfy the authorities. Time on type will happen as you normally require a few hours with a locally experienced pilot before being released to the line.
I guess I find it hard to think of c182, c206 c208 c210 as being types. As I mentioned in the US once you have a hi performance endorsement you can fly any HP SEL conventional gear you like. The exception being if you need to fly so high that you need an altitude endoresement as well. But, again, once you have that endorsement, you don't need another for high altitude.
At my flight school, all my training was done on C172 and C172RGs
At my flight school, all my training was done on C172 and C172RGs
However at another FBO, the checkout in the 182 qualified me for the 152's.
So, here's a clue. There are differences in the laws regarding flying in Africa.
Here are a couple more.
There is no single engine commercial IFR in southern Africa.
Most PPL's can't fly at night in Africa - it's a seperate endorsement.
One of the things you have to do to fly commercial in Africa is get your license either validated or "converted". Both of which require written and practical tests.
You also have to have a Radio license, whereas in the US you don't need to have one.
Again, ALL of this is covered in the numerous threads about Botswana and Namibia. Search for one or all of the following:
Maun, Windhoek, Swakopmund, Botswana, Namibia
Additionally, there is great information about Zambia and Malawi although they are CURRENTLY requiring more hours. South Africa is also an options, but generally you have to be FROM South Africa to get a flying job IN South Africa.
(I could be wrong about any and all of this, but that would mean that a large number of people have published many false claims and documents, which would lead one to think that there is a major conspiracy to get pilots to fly to Botswana for some bizarre reason - maybe it's so that they will bring cans of hair spray with them)
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Well, whatever you've read DO NOT bring hairspray to Nam!
There is a fairly LONG thread about hairspray in Namibia...
Quite funny actually. I guess I should put one of those funny smiley things next to some of the things I write...
The thread goes into what you can use hairspray for, like turn those big hairy bugs all stiff...
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Hello BBN RADAR!
I am a spanish pilot with 250 flight hours more or less, who are thinking of going to Namibia to look for a work. I have spent much time collecting information from different forums and every time I find something new that disrupts what I had thought the day before .... In principle I have really wanted to move to Namibia, apart from the opportunities that you can find there as many people says online, I also attract other reasons but the main reason would be to find a job as a pilot ...
you are one of the persons who has provided more information, so I decided to ask you .... is truly a good decision to go to Namibia to find job? I do not mean if it is sure to found it or not, that is something separate, but really worth the risk? I've read here today about a list held in Namibia's government with the names of pilots unemployed in his country, and according to the people, the government requires companies to hire first those pilots, which makes the possibility of getting a job and a visa even more difficult .... this is true? because if it is like this, I think that the option of going there has lost some interest.
Apart of this.... if finally i decide to go, i will be there for the end of february, or the begining of march... do you think it is a good time to move there?? or you recomind me other time of the year??
And at the same time, i would like to ask you some questions about the country....
1) what is it about living there?? is it safety, or it is dangerous? i mean, because of the poverty that I imagine that should be there, will it lead to crimes caused by their own hunger?? (it is possible to be an stupid question but i prefer to make this stupid questions now, better than once that i get installed there!!)... I have read online that Namibia is not a pour country but i preffer to get sure!
2) What about the price of the life?? is it expensive, cheap, or more or less it is like in Europe?? food, transport, houses to rent.... and talking about this... can you tell me how to look for a house or a flat to rent there before moving to.... because i have only found webs to buy houses not to rent... or is it better to look for it once you arrive??
3) What about the visa?? do i have to obtain some visa to go there at the begining or it is not neccesary until you find a job? (if this was the case.... :S)
4) Wich city is the most interenting to go with the purpose of finding a job?? I have think in Windhoek, beecause being the capital i think that most of the companies will be set there.... but if you could inform me better it should be good for me.... what about Swakopmund?
5)What about the public transport?? taxi, bus, train?? i have seen that train services are not very good in the country....
6)One idea that i have is to move to Namibia (Windhoek) try to apply for a job there some time and then move to Botswana (Maun) to do the same if it was not satisfactory in the firs place.... what do you think about this? is it easy to move from one place to the other, or not??
7) What about to rent a car? or it is more intelligent to use public transport there?
thank you very much for everything before reciving your answer!! Sorry if some of the questions are a bit silly, but like i have told ou before, i preffer to know all these thing before moving there....
I am a spanish pilot with 250 flight hours more or less, who are thinking of going to Namibia to look for a work. I have spent much time collecting information from different forums and every time I find something new that disrupts what I had thought the day before .... In principle I have really wanted to move to Namibia, apart from the opportunities that you can find there as many people says online, I also attract other reasons but the main reason would be to find a job as a pilot ...
you are one of the persons who has provided more information, so I decided to ask you .... is truly a good decision to go to Namibia to find job? I do not mean if it is sure to found it or not, that is something separate, but really worth the risk? I've read here today about a list held in Namibia's government with the names of pilots unemployed in his country, and according to the people, the government requires companies to hire first those pilots, which makes the possibility of getting a job and a visa even more difficult .... this is true? because if it is like this, I think that the option of going there has lost some interest.
Apart of this.... if finally i decide to go, i will be there for the end of february, or the begining of march... do you think it is a good time to move there?? or you recomind me other time of the year??
And at the same time, i would like to ask you some questions about the country....
1) what is it about living there?? is it safety, or it is dangerous? i mean, because of the poverty that I imagine that should be there, will it lead to crimes caused by their own hunger?? (it is possible to be an stupid question but i prefer to make this stupid questions now, better than once that i get installed there!!)... I have read online that Namibia is not a pour country but i preffer to get sure!
2) What about the price of the life?? is it expensive, cheap, or more or less it is like in Europe?? food, transport, houses to rent.... and talking about this... can you tell me how to look for a house or a flat to rent there before moving to.... because i have only found webs to buy houses not to rent... or is it better to look for it once you arrive??
3) What about the visa?? do i have to obtain some visa to go there at the begining or it is not neccesary until you find a job? (if this was the case.... :S)
4) Wich city is the most interenting to go with the purpose of finding a job?? I have think in Windhoek, beecause being the capital i think that most of the companies will be set there.... but if you could inform me better it should be good for me.... what about Swakopmund?
5)What about the public transport?? taxi, bus, train?? i have seen that train services are not very good in the country....
6)One idea that i have is to move to Namibia (Windhoek) try to apply for a job there some time and then move to Botswana (Maun) to do the same if it was not satisfactory in the firs place.... what do you think about this? is it easy to move from one place to the other, or not??
7) What about to rent a car? or it is more intelligent to use public transport there?
thank you very much for everything before reciving your answer!! Sorry if some of the questions are a bit silly, but like i have told ou before, i preffer to know all these thing before moving there....