Jobs in Africa (2011 onwards) part 3.

[darkroomsource]

As the husband of a Kenya native, how long do I have to be in the country before I can get a permit?

[cavortingcheetah]

For this sort of thing, fairly instantaneous I think.

Funny African Lion Hunting in Masai Mara - YouTube

[Ixixly]

Email: [email protected]

Australian CPL (A)
Class 1 Medical
MECIR - Current with NDB and VOR
Previously endorsed on all NavAids (ILS, RNAV, DGA, LLZ)
LAHSO Approval
(Land And Hold Short Operations)
Dangerous Goods Awareness

Total Aeronautical Experience: 1124hrs
Total PIC: 980hrs
ME Total: 97hrs
ME PIC: 55hrs
IF: 24hrs
Sim: 29hrs

A/C Flown: C172, C182, C206, C207, C310, BE-76, Cap10, CT4/B, GA-8

Have flown in remote areas around Australia, short bush dirt strips and during 2 Monsoonal Wet Seasons doing Skydiving, Scenics and Charter. Currently residing in Australia, Single and ready to move ASAP.

[stillpilot]

Hi
Just wondering...there are pilot job in Australia no?..

[Ixixly]

There are jobs for sure, but theres a big glut of pilots at the moment, specially with the likes of Qantas downsizing somewhat.

[lilflyboy262...2]

Ix~ Go to botswana. With your time on type and total hours you shouldn't have a problem getting a job.

[Ixixly]

That's the end of year plan! Would be nice to have something lined up before hand though...hahaha, I know, but I can dream!

[closterm]

just saying hi to everybody

so hi everybody! as a job hunting pilot this is the thread I read first, I hope i'm not violating any rules with posting my hello here and a special hello to lilflyboy, it's nice that there are people who answer allmost every new guy question, sometimes over and over

[KatPilot]

Pilot available in East Africa

Ugandan

FAA: PPL w/IR
CAA: CPL w/Multi and IR ratings

TT: 920hrs
PIC: 710hrs
Multi: 105hrs
IR: 100hrs
Night: 120hrs

Types: PA34, C206, C310, C172, PA28-161, PA28-181, PA28R-201.

contact [phone]

[KK Singh]

Job for Pilots

A good initiative and effort. Jobs for pilots are difficult world over due economic slow down/recession and individual country's corruption and high headed Aviation Authorities.
We need to be informed and have a helpfull attitude amongst ourselves.

[MrMutra]

Looking for a cpt position on citation Bravo does anyone have any leads ?

Thanks

Mr M

[davve]

Swedish

JAA: CPL/IR/ME/FI, Frozen ATPL, Tailwheel
FAA: CPL/IR/ME

TT: 390
PIC: 188
SE: 360
ME: 30
SIM: 39

Types: An-2, PA-28, PA-18, PA-25 C172RG, C182RG, DA-20, DA-40, DA-42.

Used to short grass strips and rough terrain.

[angmavrick]

JOB For begginer in Africa

Hi i hold a Canadian Cpl and a INDIAN CPLand hold 230 hours and A airbus 320 Type rating .just wanted to know are there any jobs available for pilots with low hours ...or maybe as bush pilots ...if so could anyone let me know how to go about it..any help would be really appreciated.

[darkroomsource]

If you only hold and Indian passport, then unfortunately you will have difficulty getting visa entry into most African countries for longer than a couple weeks (a month is the longest I have heard of). And if you are low hours you will need to be in the country for significantly longer than one month to be able to get a job.
This is NOT a result of the individual African governments, but the Indian governments decisions about how it treats Africans.
Your best option, actually, is Indian companies.

[wannabe aviator]

Job

Hey fast jet are hiring pilots with low hours on the A320 but you might have to convert your license
Careers - FastJet Plc

[alpacino]

Bush pilot

Hi guys
Do you think there is a chance to be hired by a company in Botswana or Namibia ?
I have 325 hrs of flight and I'd like to make an experience in Africa!

I am willing to go there to present my application personally if there is a concrete opportunity!

Thanks

[darkroomsource]

concrete oppurtunity? no.
but you won't get anywhere unless you go there for at least 4 weeks, and probably more than 12 weeks.

[billboard]

If you only hold and Indian passport, then unfortunately you will have difficulty getting visa entry into most African countries for longer than a couple weeks (a month is the longest I have heard of). And if you are low hours you will need to be in the country for significantly longer than one month to be able to get a job.
This is NOT a result of the individual African governments, but the Indian governments decisions about how it treats Africans.
Your best option, actually, is Indian companies.

Untrue!! A number of Indians are working in Africa........as pilots.

About the treatment of Africans by the Indian Government. The Indian Government has arrangements with different African Governments for offering scholarships to African students for study in India. India also helps African countries in achieving their development goals unlike some other countries which colonized and brutally exploited Africa and its people.

Given below are some news articles.

22,000 new scholarships for African students in various academic courses: Preneet Kaur

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http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/03/01/271826-22-000-new-scholarships-for-African-students-in-various-academic-courses-Preneet-Kaur.html

Code:

http://www.iccrindia.net/africascholarships.html

India pledges $5bn to help African states meet the MDGs

Code:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2011/may/25/india-pledges-5bn-to-help-african-states-meet-mdgs

‘India now biggest trading partner with Nigeria’

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http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95817:india-now-biggest-trading-partner-with-nigeria&catid=1:national&Itemid=559]?India now biggest trading partner with Nigeria?

India Displaces US as Nigeria’s Major Trading Partner

Code:

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/india-displaces-us-as-nigeria-s-major-trading-partner/118464/

[darkroomsource]

Untrue!! A number of Indians are working in Africa........as pilots. One needs to be careful of people spreading disinformation.

About the treatment of Africans by the Indian Government. The Indian Government has arrangements with different African Governments for offering scholarships to African students for study in India. India also helps African countries in achieving their development goals unlike some other countries which colonized and exploited Africa and its people brutally.

Given below are some news articles.

Just stating my experience.
In order to get a job in Botswana or Namibia, you really need to be there for more than 4 weeks, but neither of those countries will give Indian nationals more than a 30 day visa.
This is reciprocal, the Indian government won't give more than a 30 day visa to people from Botswana or Namibia. Until the governments join in lengthening the visa period, it will remain extremely difficult for Indian nationals to get hired in Botswana or Namibia.

This does not mean that there are no Indian pilots in Africa, nor does it mean that India does not do things to benefit Africans, it's all about the visas.
It is far easier for an Indian to get a job flying for an Indian company than a company in Botswana or Namibia.

Outside of Botswana and Namibia, the minimum hours jump to 1000 for almost every African nation.

So, in response to the original question, it is almost impossible for someone with only 250 hours from India to get a job flying in Africa. However, in India, several companies are hiring commercial pilots with 250 hours, so, it's better to try in India than Africa.

These are the facts, not rumors.

[alpacino]

so you mean I have to stay there for 3 months before to get a job and it's not even sure to get it ?

What is the cost of the life there ?