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Old 10th Nov 2012, 13:54
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DHC6

Hello flying fellows,
I know where I can do a DHC6 type rating, but in which company or jumping club can I gain some hours, that the question!
Have safe flights.
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Have you spoken to Zimex in Zurich, they are one of the biggest operators and recruit fairly often, You might be able to get a type rating and a RH seat there if you already have a sensible number of hours etc. Progress to the LH seat should not take very long.

If they are not recruiting they might well have some suggestions, they are a major DHC6 repair and overhaul centre and kmow most of the smaller operators.

The Twotter is a great little plane to fly but there are only a few hundred in service so your patience and persistence will be needed to find a vacancy.
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Thanks for your suggestion, perhaps the best thing to do, ask them directly the question. I am approching 5000 hours with around 800 done in Africa (b350 & c208) but I am probably not the only one who will appreciate a position in this company...patience and persistence as you said...will pay one day, I agree too.
thanks and have Safe Flights.
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Viking Twotter....

Is anybody on the great dark continent buying these new Twin Otters from Viking?
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I believe that Zimex has one in Uganda and possibly in Algeria.
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Caverton Helicopters in Nigeria is expecting one DHC 6-400 from Viking. They currently have 2 DHC-6-300
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Very Interesting

Thanks for the info. Cheers
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