Namibia, Bots, Malawi Q/A's 2010/11

[ILS59]

5 NVFR is the requirement for SACAA as well so it should not be a prob for S.A CPL holders.
Hmmm i'm happy that something will be available after cpl..! Thanks Csanad now that you are working in Nam please keep posting if anything opens up.. It ll be helpfull for us Thanks cheers...

[Csanad007]

Don't worry, and I'm always keeping the blog updated.

[NinerThreeKilo]

Any suggestions for someone with a FAA CPL, 1st class medical with instrument, float, glider, multi with a little over 400 hours, 200hrs Tailwheel, some time on a 207, 50hrs x-country IFR on a Seneca, plenty of night VFR and x-country, currently flying Callair A9s towing gliders in the desert. Fresh US passport,
Willing to live anywhere and move at a moments notice and I have no problem with a contract.

What would the job outlook for me look like in Bots if I head down mid December?

Thanks,
93K

[swaziboy]

Hey guys, just wanted to know if the BN2's are seeing much flying in the delta?? Are there still many around?

[Csanad007]

Not that many. I've seen 2, Delta and Moremi have them.

[lilflyboy262]

There is only two companies operating their Islanders out of Maun now.
Moremi air used theirs quite often (A2-ZED) while Delta Air uses theirs occasionally (A2-AJA). Unfortunately my company parked theirs up at the start of last year (A2-TAU).

BDF use theirs all the time though

[swaziboy]

Its a pity... great machine to fly, good for a first twin. Technology and economics are taking over!!

[flyingscotsman86]

So am I right in thinking that there is no specified minimum for most of the operators in Maun, other than Sefofane? I have 250 hours in total, but 78 hours of that is sim time. Do you think this would be enough? Also can somebody who has been there for a while tell us how many people have actually been hired this year and what you think the hiring prospects are for next year?

[NinerThreeKilo]

Originally Posted by flyingscotsman86

So am I right in thinking that there is no specified minimum for most of the operators in Maun, other than Sefofane? I have 250 hours in total, but 78 hours of that is sim time. Do you think this would be enough? Also can somebody who has been there for a while tell us how many people have actually been hired this year and what you think the hiring prospects are for next year?

I have been looking for some more info as well, posted over in AVCOMM

AvCom • View topic - Can anyone shed some light!!!

This thread mentioned the companies in Bots are looking for people with "around" 500hrs, meaning they like people with UNDER 500hrs!!

Then there is this thread
http://www.pprune.org/interviews-job...ts-africa.html

"....doesnt matter about how much time either. just do you have a licence. dont even need an IR"

Saying that if you have a bare CPL your OK in Bots (that was posted back in 05', I dont know if anything has changed in the reqs since then)

Seems like if you head down mid-December and are persistent you can get a job.

If anyone has more info then what I have gathered, I would really appreciate it, as,I have already booked my ticket for Dec 10th

[Gmpo]

Jobs In Namibia

Hello guys,

I have about 1000 TT in SEP and MEP I am planning to go down to Windhoek next January to look for a Job.I have sent out some Cv but I have not get any response.I donīt have any flight time in C-206.

Does anyone know if there is any chance to get hired with my profile?

Thankīs in advance

[NinerThreeKilo]

.. Ever think about Zambia?

[Gmpo]

Why there are more chances in Zambia than in Namibia with 1000 TT ?

If it is like this,I donīt mind one place or other .Which companies in Zambia do you recomend ? What about Malawi?

Thankīs for the info

[lilflyboy262]

Zambia has a 1000hr limit on ex-pat pilots, so there is a pretty big shortage of guys in Zambia. Check out proflight in zambia.
Or a google search should provide you with a lot of answers.
Same with Malawie. Except they want 500.

[mcaffa80]

My husband and I are thinking about heading to Namibia or Botswana in early 2011. The idea is to stay there for 1-2 years so he can bulk up his hours.

He's currently a pilot in the Argentine Army, has 750 TT, 250 ME, IR, CPL (from Argentina) and an FAA PPL. He flies Twin Otter and Merlin, his English is perfect.

Considering his profile, would he be able to get a good gig quickly? I'd hate to travel all the way out there from Argentina for nothing.

Thanks in advance.

[scarrymike]

read, read, and more reading

I am not the guy to ask. I have not been there. I have read the blogs as you have/will.

Here are a few blogs that I have found useful. Also continue reading the threads on this post. ALL OF THEM!

http://****************.********.com...st-africa.html

http://maunpilot.********.com/

Both of these blogs have good links on them.

Also - a pilot in Namibia I have traded a few e mails with Csanad of the above Maun blog. He has been very kind and informative.

It sounds like you husband has a very good chance of landing an interesting pilot job!

Safe Flying and good luck to both of you!

Mike

[NinerThreeKilo]

Originally Posted by mcaffa80

My husband and I are thinking about heading to Namibia or Botswana in early 2011. The idea is to stay there for 1-2 years so he can bulk up his hours.

He's currently a pilot in the Argentine Army, has 750 TT, 250 ME, IR, CPL (from Argentina) and an FAA PPL. He flies Twin Otter and Merlin, his English is perfect.

Considering his profile, would he be able to get a good gig quickly? I'd hate to travel all the way out there from Argentina for nothing.

Thanks in advance.

Africa seems to be the place to build some hours, heading over myself this season, you and your husband should look into Nambia!

[Meathead Pilot]

Mcaffa80

Tanzania and kenya would be better options for your husband considering his twin otter experience.... Lots of twotters there.... Botswana and namibia are for newbies willing to work for peanuts and a glass of water...

[Csanad007]

Meathed is right. Tanzania might be a better choice for you! But well, if you're happy with peanuts and a cup of milk you might hit Nam and Bots as well Flying is fantastic everywhere around here.

[mcaffa80]

Thanks for the input, guys. We'll make sure to check into Tanzania and Kenya too. Are they just as safe as Namibia and Botswana? That's a concern of mine, as I'll probably be spending a lot of time on my own.

And one more question - how much can he expect to earn per month these days?

[5Z4]

Kenya ?

Why do you refer Argentina people to Kenya ? Been there, seen it and absolutely NO chances for foreigners. forget it !