Maun 2009/10 season
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Namibia or Maun
If you only have about 250 hours TT then I would say you might only be able to apply for jobs in Botswana. Many of the Namibian operators require about 400 hours TT for insurance purposes due to the number of accidents there over the last 2-3 years. You should also try looking at companies in Tanzania as well as in Belize and the Caribbean-times are tough at the moment but will get better this year.
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I don't want to hijack the thread, but the only companies that has hour limits are WestAir (500) and Scenic Air (400).
Most in Namibia prefer you speak German. Only WestAir and Scenic don't have that as a preference.
Hiring season isn't until March/April this year.
As for Maun, the hiring season is basically finished.
Most in Namibia prefer you speak German. Only WestAir and Scenic don't have that as a preference.
Hiring season isn't until March/April this year.
As for Maun, the hiring season is basically finished.
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Gettin' round Maun town
Not necessarily-I worked for about a year and a half in Maun and got around mostly by using taxis and Combis (mini-bus). If you take a ride around town with other passengers you can expect to pay about 3-4 Pulas but if you take a Special ie. on your own then it's about 15-18 Pulas. Bear in mind that if you stay at Audi camp that is a fair way out from the airport. Taxis are usually pretty safe. A car is nice to have but not essential.
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Maun January 2010
Guys-are there any pilots in Maun who can give us a heads up on the flying situation at the moment? I know it's January and the quiet season but can anyone tell if business is picking up or is the Recession still holding business back-this thread has been asleep for 10 days now!
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Post #121 above from Kash360 is from a guy who has been detailing his experiences in Maun for a few weeks now on his own thread. I'm not sure if you've seen it but it's most definitely worth reading over. It's the first account I've seen on here about the daily life in Maun for someone looking for a job and it's also all current info.
http://www.pprune.org/interviews-job...mbia-then.html
http://www.pprune.org/interviews-job...mbia-then.html
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Jobs In Maun
Hi Fellow aviators,
Can any one tell how is the situation in Maun or Botswana at this moment as far as recruitment is concerned?Is there any one hiring or willing to hire pilots in the near future?I hold FAA CPL/IR/ME and I am a low time pilot with 272 TT.I have tried to contact companies via internet but havent been successful to get a reply(As quoted by other members number of times).I am willing to travel to Botswana for an interview but I just cant drop in there hoping to get hired.I am not in such a financial condition where I can afford to TAKE A CHANCE and travel to Botswana seeing people and asking for a job.So here I ask for the generous help from fellow aviatiors working in Botswana,Namibia,Zambia and Uganda to take an initiative on behalf of me and talk to the comapanies if they have any jobs available.If an interview is arranged I will deffinately be there.( Have no doubt about it!!).You can send me your mail address in private message and I shall provide you with my CV and other details.Guys please step forward and provide me a helping hand.I am in badly need of a job.I shall return your favours when the time is right.Happy landings to all.
Can any one tell how is the situation in Maun or Botswana at this moment as far as recruitment is concerned?Is there any one hiring or willing to hire pilots in the near future?I hold FAA CPL/IR/ME and I am a low time pilot with 272 TT.I have tried to contact companies via internet but havent been successful to get a reply(As quoted by other members number of times).I am willing to travel to Botswana for an interview but I just cant drop in there hoping to get hired.I am not in such a financial condition where I can afford to TAKE A CHANCE and travel to Botswana seeing people and asking for a job.So here I ask for the generous help from fellow aviatiors working in Botswana,Namibia,Zambia and Uganda to take an initiative on behalf of me and talk to the comapanies if they have any jobs available.If an interview is arranged I will deffinately be there.( Have no doubt about it!!).You can send me your mail address in private message and I shall provide you with my CV and other details.Guys please step forward and provide me a helping hand.I am in badly need of a job.I shall return your favours when the time is right.Happy landings to all.
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Hi Rahul,
Read your thread about leaving for Maun in 1st week of jan.Have you already left for Maun?If not then I am also interested in joining you.I am in India and I also havent flown for like a year.I am also planing to travel to Botswana,Namibia and Zambia.2 makes a company.Lemme know if you are interested.We'll work something out togather.
Read your thread about leaving for Maun in 1st week of jan.Have you already left for Maun?If not then I am also interested in joining you.I am in India and I also havent flown for like a year.I am also planing to travel to Botswana,Namibia and Zambia.2 makes a company.Lemme know if you are interested.We'll work something out togather.
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Sorry I can't help you more, but unfortunatly you wont get a interview without turning up here. Most of the time, your interview is when you hand in your CV.
Hours don't matter here. People with less hours than you have been hired, while people with 1,500 are still looking.
Zambia you need 1000hrs before they validate your licence.
But there is work here in Africa. You just need to be commited, sell everything you own and come here. Thats what I did and I was hired.
Sorry I can't help you more, but unfortunatly you wont get a interview without turning up here. Most of the time, your interview is when you hand in your CV.
Hours don't matter here. People with less hours than you have been hired, while people with 1,500 are still looking.
Zambia you need 1000hrs before they validate your licence.
But there is work here in Africa. You just need to be commited, sell everything you own and come here. Thats what I did and I was hired.
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Thnz lilflyboy
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Thanks for the advise and help.I woudnt mind selling everything and coming to Maun if I didnt have a family to look after !!! But still I am trying my best that atleast I can be there in Maun.But isnt the situation in Maun like really bad?(Read blogs by Kash360).Other thing I want to ask is I havent flown for a year, would it matter anyways?(Cant afford to pay for my flying hours untill something solid comes up.)
Thanks for the advise and help.I woudnt mind selling everything and coming to Maun if I didnt have a family to look after !!! But still I am trying my best that atleast I can be there in Maun.But isnt the situation in Maun like really bad?(Read blogs by Kash360).Other thing I want to ask is I havent flown for a year, would it matter anyways?(Cant afford to pay for my flying hours untill something solid comes up.)
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Hahahaha! Nice one CDog - BBC NEWS | Africa | Sudan man forced to 'marry' goat
.....This guy got ripped off - Donkeys are a lot cheaper!
.....This guy got ripped off - Donkeys are a lot cheaper!
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Drink And Drive
Hi guys,
anyone knows if getting busted for drink and drive (wich is shown on my police record certificate) is a turndown for getting a job in Maun???
Thanx to everyone
anyone knows if getting busted for drink and drive (wich is shown on my police record certificate) is a turndown for getting a job in Maun???
Thanx to everyone
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sounds like you would fit in well here.
You dont need a police clearance anymore, so you should be fine. Up to you if you decide to tell them or not.
Hope your not planning on heading over. Season is basically finished now.
You dont need a police clearance anymore, so you should be fine. Up to you if you decide to tell them or not.
Hope your not planning on heading over. Season is basically finished now.