CPLH Conversion in Africa
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CPLH Conversion in Africa
Hi everyone, i know this is mainly a plank drivers forum, but was wandering if anyone can shed light on helicopter foreign licence conversion in Africa, say Kenya and Angola or Tanzania. I hold both Australian and Canadian CPLH's.
Also any advice on wether or not work visa's are easy to obtain in African countries.
I realize these are pretty broad question's but would appreciate any feed back or advice. Thanks.
Also any advice on wether or not work visa's are easy to obtain in African countries.
I realize these are pretty broad question's but would appreciate any feed back or advice. Thanks.
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re: CPLH Conversion in Africa
Hi Heliamo,
I only have experience with fixed wing conversions but that should be the same deal. Kenya: forget it if you don't have a work permit you wont get the license. Try and knock om some doors at Wilson airport in Nairobi Some company's provide you with a work permit. Tanzania write a type rating test and air law at the CAA in Dar es Salaam, then you need 5 hours on the type and a check ride of a commercial pilot. Angola no experience. If you're looking for a job in East Africa and you convert you're license to a let's say Tanzania one it's easyer to convert it to a Kenya and Ugandan one.
hope that helps,
Cheers
I only have experience with fixed wing conversions but that should be the same deal. Kenya: forget it if you don't have a work permit you wont get the license. Try and knock om some doors at Wilson airport in Nairobi Some company's provide you with a work permit. Tanzania write a type rating test and air law at the CAA in Dar es Salaam, then you need 5 hours on the type and a check ride of a commercial pilot. Angola no experience. If you're looking for a job in East Africa and you convert you're license to a let's say Tanzania one it's easyer to convert it to a Kenya and Ugandan one.
hope that helps,
Cheers
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Thanks for the reply Dimitridjsa. 
That has at least given me a bit of an idea where to start. Will look into the Tanzania bit and like you said maybe get on the blower and have a talk to some heli operators in Nairobi.
That has at least given me a bit of an idea where to start. Will look into the Tanzania bit and like you said maybe get on the blower and have a talk to some heli operators in Nairobi.
