Arikmetics

[pechatwar]

Could any happyflyer at ARIK provide us the right contact in charge of pilot's recruitment (email/ phone ) ?
Thanks

[TonyWilliams]

Could any happyflyer at ARIK provide us the right contact in charge of pilot's recruitment (email/ phone ) ?

Both Sigmar and Protec recruit for Arik.

[pechatwar]

ARIK's recruit contact

Thank you Tony;
But we would like to get rid of all these agencies and have a direct link for recruitment at ARIK's level . If possible ... Thanks

[exeng]

Try a direct approach

Arik obviously prefer to use agencies for recruitment.

I work for Arik but have no direct number for recruitment.

Local folk who work for local airlines (i.e. Virgin Nigeria and ex airline Bellview) have approached Arik directly in person - successfully)

If you happen to be local it may be worth a try.

If you happen to live a few thousand miles away Arik may be impressed with the effort you have made.

Best of luck.


Regards
Exeng

[pechatwar]

Direct contacts at ARIK

You're absolutely right EXENG !
From the "inside" : do you have any name / contacts / mail at the H.R level or the D.F.O (chief pilot ... ) for ARIK Nigeria ?
Thanks

[TonyWilliams]

From the "inside" : do you have any name / contacts / mail at the H.R level or the D.F.O (chief pilot ... ) for ARIK Nigeria ?
Thanks

They use outside agencies to hire, in part, so they don't get zillions of unsolicited offers of employment from unknowns.

Like was stated above, showing your face at the door of Arik offers you the highest likelihood of employment.

There are over a dozen B737's ordered, and folks do leave. That's where the most pilot jobs will be at Arik.

[LOS]

The A330 is actually on its way: Arik Air Takes Delivery Of First A330-200 Aviation in Nigeria

So, will the b777 still follow, tangowiskey?

[TonyWilliams]

Boeing says that Arik was offered a B777 3rd quarter 2009, but could not agree on a price to reconfigure to Arik specs.

The airframes are on the assembly line now, beginning late 2010 delivery. My personal thought, and this is purely conjecture, is that we'll never actually see a wide body Boeing (well, maybe a 787 way done the road). I think that the flood of Airbuses on the market will somehow replace them.

And, that probably makes sense. A340 and A330 are common types (differences training), so the same pilot group can fly both.

Today, Boeing should have delivered "Q", the 17th 737, this one an -800NG.

[vagabond 47]

Arik Age Limit

Hi Tony,
Is ARIK taking over 60s.
I have 7000hrs(P1) ng, within europe.S/E Asia, ETOPS and Chk/Tng
Reside in Africa on Arik route and flown throughout incl Nigeria.
Have non-current Nigeria license ex Aero Contractors.
Would prefer a "bang on the door".

Cheers.

[TonyWilliams]

Over 60? Not sure. I think the same rules apply here as most of the rest of the world. Other pilot has to be under 60.

I know there won't be much hiring for the next few months, but certainly get your name in the hat if you're interested. What part of the Arik route do you live in?

[vagabond 47]

Arik Age Limit

JHB........... if you have a phone contact would appreciate a PM.
Regards V.

[Don K]

Age Limit

I dont believe that they take in pilots above the age of 60, I know one that did'nt get the job because of his age(63). Maybe your previous experience in Nigeria and your Nigerian license(even though it has expired) could help you get a local contract, and be permanently based in Nigeria!

[bear11]

The NCAA age limit was 60 the last time I checked so it's not an airline limitation, but always worth checking as things can change.