Precision Air
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From: the last house on the left
Precision Air
I'm not sure what is going on here, but there was a relatively new thread about Precision that had dissappeared, and the other one is now closed for replies, with my last post deleted. I believe that after two years of safari flying in TZ and having to deal with Precision, my information is accurate and informative.
*Precision is known for:
- Cancelling scheduled flights last minute because they have a clause in place that allows them to do so if their load factors aren't exactly ideal = passengers left to sort out their own travel alternatives
Lack of airmenship from the crews. Most operators try and help each other out, by slowing down, accomodating departing traffic. No such case with Precision. They will make bogus position reports into Dar/Zanz in order to guarantee that they are number 1 for landing. If you are told you are number 1 for take-off, they won't hesitate to snake you. Seems control has some sort deal with Precision... As they always have priority slots for t/o and landing. I've never once heard approach tell Precision to slow to min approach speed.
- Their less than smooth landings. I've watched them countless times, while holding short for take off, land their ATRs further down the runway than any other airline (Qatar, Fly540, Fastjet, etc) and with sink rates that make me go "WOW!" Eg, their landing in Kigoma that burst practically all their main wheel tires.
- I've heard first-hand, from an FO, that many of the captains operate the
ATRs in a single-pilot fashion... I'm sure pilots that are going to shell out the 29,000 euros for a type rating with them would appreciate knowing this.
- I've flown in their 733 from Nairobi to Dar (should have been with Kenyan, but Precision have an interline with them) and the interior smelt like an armpit that had never been washed.
To whoever coined the name "Precision Air" for this airline, thanks for the laugh! As precise as a chinese Rolex.
*Precision is known for:
- Cancelling scheduled flights last minute because they have a clause in place that allows them to do so if their load factors aren't exactly ideal = passengers left to sort out their own travel alternatives
Lack of airmenship from the crews. Most operators try and help each other out, by slowing down, accomodating departing traffic. No such case with Precision. They will make bogus position reports into Dar/Zanz in order to guarantee that they are number 1 for landing. If you are told you are number 1 for take-off, they won't hesitate to snake you. Seems control has some sort deal with Precision... As they always have priority slots for t/o and landing. I've never once heard approach tell Precision to slow to min approach speed.
- Their less than smooth landings. I've watched them countless times, while holding short for take off, land their ATRs further down the runway than any other airline (Qatar, Fly540, Fastjet, etc) and with sink rates that make me go "WOW!" Eg, their landing in Kigoma that burst practically all their main wheel tires.
- I've heard first-hand, from an FO, that many of the captains operate the
ATRs in a single-pilot fashion... I'm sure pilots that are going to shell out the 29,000 euros for a type rating with them would appreciate knowing this.
- I've flown in their 733 from Nairobi to Dar (should have been with Kenyan, but Precision have an interline with them) and the interior smelt like an armpit that had never been washed.
To whoever coined the name "Precision Air" for this airline, thanks for the laugh! As precise as a chinese Rolex.
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Today I was holding short Uniform, ready for takeoff R05, when i'm advised by tower that I will be #2 on departure... surprise surprise, Precision is taxiing out. Their 733 is coming from terminal 2, whereupon it takes a left on Papa, taxis R14 to R05 and proceeds to backtrack R05. Here I am sitting and wondering what's going on? Why they didn't just taxi down Papa to the end is beyond me. I could have easily departed while they are taxiing behind me on Papa, why on Earth do they insist on backtracking the active runway and delaying departing traffic when there is a perfectly good taxi way called PAPA? Afterwards I'm told by tower that the reason for Precision as #1 is that because we are both heading south and they want to avoid conflicting the traffic. Moroni is track 140, Mafia is 155... Last time I checked Precision will climb to 4000' before turning on course... a caravan flying VFR can make an immediate turn. There's no reason for this nonsense. Precision gets a kick out of screwing over other traffic and clearly ATC in on their side. I urge other pilots sharing the sky with Precision to post their experiences on here.
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Sitting at terminal 1 and watching planes taxi I can't help but to realize that I have NEVER seen so many aircrafts taxi so damn fast. Precision sometimes taxi at what seems to be a 206 rotate speed.
They did make me laugh the other day though when they started complaining because tower put them in a hold due to VIP departure. For once they couldn't get what they wanted and started to shout at tower over the radio. I was please to hear tower put a caravan in as number one and slot them in for number 2 once the VIP had departed.
Precision, unfortunately not very many "precise" things about them...
They did make me laugh the other day though when they started complaining because tower put them in a hold due to VIP departure. For once they couldn't get what they wanted and started to shout at tower over the radio. I was please to hear tower put a caravan in as number one and slot them in for number 2 once the VIP had departed.
Precision, unfortunately not very many "precise" things about them...
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Precision Air - Tanzania
Hi All
I am a student in the US and want to start taking flying courses and come fly in Tanzania. I am wondering if one can help me with details about Precision Airline. How many hours does a local need to be considered for employment, how many years does the contract bind you if they sponsor for their type rating? Also, around how much do they pay the local pilots per month?
Appreciate anyone with info
I am a student in the US and want to start taking flying courses and come fly in Tanzania. I am wondering if one can help me with details about Precision Airline. How many hours does a local need to be considered for employment, how many years does the contract bind you if they sponsor for their type rating? Also, around how much do they pay the local pilots per month?
Appreciate anyone with info
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They require that you pay them upwards of 25,000 euros for the ATR type rating. If you are local Tanzanian, you stand a chance of getting a sponsored rating, where you'll make considerably less money, maybe $1000 month for the next couple years. If you ever want to be promoted to captain at Precision Air, you need to be Tanzanian, unless they take you on as an experienced direct-entry captain. If you go to Precision out of flight school, congrats, you just set yourself up for the dullest flying career... you'll be smacking yourself on the head with their ATR checklist wishing that was you in the 206 you heard on the radio flying to that hunting strip you'll never get to go to.
