More Info for those (low-timers) seeking a job in Namibia

[zebros512]

I know that I have to move there to find a job but I still don't know nothing about companies requirements? Things change quickly and it would be nice to know that my 200TT is enough for some companies. I don't want to go there and hear something like: "You don't have enough hours." It would be a waste of money.

[zappalin]

I would like to know that it is possible to get a job now in Namibia with 200TT?

Quick answer - it is not.
Under 300 hours in Namibia and you'll need an instrument rating as well. Over 300 and it's not really required straight away.
Even with your IR you have not much chance with 200, 250+ is about the real minimum. But you may get lucky!

[pebar]

How it looks and where are you?

Hi there,
Now I'm in Maun but next week I will move to Windhoek.
Could anybody tell me how it looks situation there (somebody told me, they hire only Nam. citizens and Germans or fluent german spaeking now) and where everybody stay? Cardboard or Chameleon?

Cheers friends

[fernandomoros]

Hi

Im heading to Windhoek next week and thinking to stay in same place like everybody else.. Chameleon or Cardboard.. What is better?
Anyone could tell me how is the situation for low time pilots right now around there?

Thanks everyone and good luck.

[pebar]

It look's that everybody piss on us. I will move there on Monday 18th May.
I planing to stay in Chameleon, longer opened bar and own tent availaible camp.
See you soon friend.

[fernandomoros]

I will probably arrive there on sunday the 23th.
See you there then..

[Katsuya sato]

Job in Namibia

I have canadian CPL with instrument rating and Japanese CPL with Instrument rating. Now, I am looking for job. What I am thinking right now is that I am pnanning to visit Namibia in this June or July to see if I can get a job there. I tried to sant my resume by E-mail and Air mail but there are no reply at all mostly. One company gave me reply E-mail having said that only Namibian will be Accepted. Is there any possibility I can get job in Namibia If I visit company office and hand in resume in person. Last month, I just visited airlines office in Indonesia to see any job opportunity but I believe it has been failed so I am kaind of worry visiting Namibia.

PS:I am Japanese and 29 years old. I have 420 hour's flight time.

Thank you for taking your time to read through my message.

[Papa Lima Sierra]

The only way is to go there and give it a shot buddy. No other way around it! You have to take the risk.

[indaloamman]

Nihongo in Namibia

Sato-san, PLS is of course correct--you will have to take the chance and visit in person. Here is something to think about: you will probably be the only Japanese-speaking pilot, which will be a big advantage for companies which handle Japanese PAX. Or the Japanese Embassy or JICA. Face it, the whole idea of small aircraft is completely alien to nihonjin. You would be able to explain everything to them in Japanese and give them information and confidence they would not get otherwise and this will be an important part of their experience. You can arrange with your company for bento boxes for the Japanese visitors--they will love that, tell their friends, and maybe your company will get more business. Gambatte!

[Katsuya sato]

Thank you

Thank you for your kind reply!
Your reply help me a lot!

Katsuya

[JosPon]

Hey folks! I'm heading to windhoek next 9th of may! Still i have no booked any hostel! But I've checked the backpacker ! So u will get another one running around! I hope I'll meet u up once there!

[CU-APA]

Convalidate License

Hi guys! i would like to make this question if anyone can help me, in Argentina your TT start after you get de PPL, so we dont have in our logbook the first 40hs. It's the same in Europe & USA? I woundering if i could validate my license plus this 40hs in Namibia.

[Jacaranda]

In South Africa you start logging your hours as soon as you start training for a PPL, Pretty sure it's the same in Nam? Don't hold me to it though

[CU-APA]

800hs minimum

Anyone knows anything about this new minimun TT to fly in namibia?

[ellafliestheskies]

Just curious...I have 3000hrs on the RJ...is it really stupid to give up an airline job for this adventure? Sounds so tempting :-) I've been looking for options for months now, never really considered Africa but I'm a travel addict and I can't seem to get my fix now that I have to comply to my employers wishes. Namibia sounds ace!
Basically I need a break from the airline business.

[discostou]

Minimum hours

Does anybody know if the new minimim TT of 800 hours only applies to wilderness air? Or is it a governement measure?

thanks.

[CU-APA]

800 tt

Just for wilderness air

[4runner]

Dude, I hate to be a jerk....buuuttttttt....If you're already tired of the airlines after 300 hours in an RJ, I'm not sure that a major change of scenery is really the issue. Also, if you're in Europe and you have a job flying and get paid for it instead of paying for it, keep it. There's thousands that would jump all over it if you don't want it. I have a former student of mine who has his FAA, JAA and international corporate jet time that will take you position, gladly. PM if you'll send his cv in, seriously. I'll put my professional credibility on the line for him.

[4runner]

Sorry, thought it was 300 and not 3000 hours. Yeah, I was sick of it after 3000 hours in a RJ too. Sorry!!! But I am serious about my former student. Fantastic guy, good stick, let me know if you're hiring. He speaks fluent French, English, Spanish and has flown all over the world.

[ellafliestheskies]

Unfortunately we are far far from hiring, on the contrary...and just to be correct, I'm not at all sick of the RJ itself, I think at least it's a real plane and it's not boring to fly it at all, it's just that I'd like to take a break for a while, just to get some fresh air I'm a bit of a gypsy really and if I could fly it out of say NY, Bangkok or Buenos Aires I would be dead-happy! Just looking for adventure, and Airbus doesn't really sound like adventure to me...