How to get a Job in Nigeria with Low Hrs
 

Hello guyz, am a fresh CPL holder, actually gotten in May. I am back in Lagos and have completed all the necessary convertions and need a job ASAP.

I would appreciate any advice or help in getting somewia to fly.

I don't have any type rating and currently can't afford it.

Thanks

First learn how to spell then we talk about your CV. Then we in bidness. Capiche :}

You asked for that Ozotz. ;)

Thanks Northbeach, I would take to your advice even though I have tried with the major airlines. I would now do more research and find out all the aviation companies both commercial and private and use the technique given.

I would update you on progress.

Thanks once again

To nch334, Evanelpus, chulmleigh:

If you lot don't have any positive contribution or assistance for the young chap seeking guidance from people he looks up to, then please shut your big fat traps by using super glue to keep your wandering fingers stuck in your mouth!:ugh::=:oh:

To Northbeach:

Many thanks for being an inspiration to ozotz, more peope like you are needed on this forum because this industry will continue to witness significant growth over the coming years and many young entrants like ozotz will need guidance; so, please don't be discouraged by the nitwits who think this is a spelling forum. Keep helping out!:D

To ozotz:

If i were to send you any information, Northbeach has really said most of it except that you will need a large dose of the 'patience' drug considering your experience level. Also, neither you nor others in your position should feel scared of the nitwits on this forum or anywhere else who try to put people off getting settled.

With Nigeria, someone contacted me last week, luckily for him, he has the classic and NG types on the 737 but still can't get a job, he's in touch with the 2 main operators still alive. So, i suggest you do likewise and pray that when the time comes, you will get your shot.

Due to the collapse of Air Nigeria, there are lots of experienced hands out there primed to fill any holes for the existing operators, this can make it difficult for people like you but please don't despair.

I hear there are some private startups coming up and the government is also looking to startup another airline from the information that's widely out there, so try to keep yourself busy anyhow, remain positive and listen out for what's happening locally.

Happy Landings

Northbeach

You are absolutely right in your post.
The way you think,talk and act gives you the right to be a reliable aviator
and most important to be still in aviation.
Take care.

Cheers

Don't go
 

Hello Northbeach,

Please, don't make that your last post, you will simply let the 'nitwits' win. Imagine terrorists winning when they have their demands mets.

Who knows, you might have extra words of wisdom or stories to share with the young ones. There's a guy on this forum (Chuks), he's always got a story of his time in Africa, so please post as much as you like. We all learn new things everyday and am sure you have lots to share.

:ok: to Northbeach

The point nch334 was trying to make is valid. It won't matter if you have thousands of hours, if you send an application using the type of spelling and grammar that was used in the Op's post, you won't get a job at all.......or maybe you will in Nigeria.

fat trap suitable shut now:ok:

Don't you mean, 'suitably' shut?

Nah, written in OP original post speak, hence the thumbs up. Maybe I was being too clever for my own good.:ugh:

I'm just raggin ya anyway - I agree about the mind-numbing quality of the written word these days.

One bounce to the trash-can for a resume full of lazy errors.

Gabosa Engineering
 

Sorry to kind of interrupt this thread but has anyone here any knowledge of Gabosa Engineering based in Lagos?

I have recently applied for a position with them on the C208 and am trying to find out as much as I can about them.

any help would be appreciated, there isn't much I can find online apart from the company website.

Gabosa Engineering
 

I have contacted the UK high commissioner in Lagos.It's a scam. There is a company called global

scam
 

yep its definitely a scam!

Given that this is probably a scam (not my deduction, a previous posters comment) I would worry about what information you have provided to them. Didn't give them your bank details by any chance?:ugh:

Gabosa
 

They sent me a contract and letter of employment! All very impressive.
tHEY SAID THEY HAD a330/b747/b737 but not on N5 reg.????Chief pilot was in US on business.
Then they told me I had to go to a local agent which required usd 350 money order!
ALARM BELLS
Look at their website and it tells you about scams and to contact the support/ info dept.
They emailed back saying that they had checked with recruitment and it was all genuine. I should send the usd350.
These people are getting very good until it comes down to real technical info so watch out.:rolleyes:

Cheers Leatherman
 

So here is the latest, and this is from the support email listed.on the website... what i will.say is that these guys went through a hell of alot of effort for the sake of 350 dollars

My inability to find any info on their fleet had my alarm bells going through the whole thing anyway so no they dont have any bank details or anything...

FROM THE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF GABOSA ENGINEERING LIMITED Dear Conor Gaughran, Your e-mail was received, which you requested us to help you confirm the authenticity of your employment. I want to commend your effort because there has been lots of report whereby somein group of scammers tried to con job seekers in the claim of offering them job by using various companies name and information. With this, we have tried to create so many awareness to job seekers so as to minimize the rate of job scam over the internet. An example of that is the scam warning on our website. As for your case, I hereby want to inform you that I have been in touch with the Recruiting Department of our company and I'm pleased to inform you that the job is genuine as you have been successfully employed by our company (Gabosa Engineering Limited) for the execution of our ongoing project. What you have to do now is to get your Valid work and residence permit documents ready so that we can start the processing of your Visa, Air Ticket and other required traveling documents you shall need. What you have to do is to contact the Sky Travel Agency and provide them with the documents they require including the processing fee so that they can assist you to get your required traveling documents ready. For more information about the contract, contact the HR Mana
ger (Mr. Wilfred Igho)

also just in case it wasnt clear i havent sent them any money and have no intention of doing so... so bloody frustrating when you see opportunities like this turn out to be BS

Easy Guys
 

If you have to make a correction, then do it nicely! #my opinion#

Does anything in Nigeria happen legitimately ? :ugh:

I know, amazing isn't it Flexibleresponse.....take a look at me....nearly twenty years of scamming my way through this industry and very successful as a matter of fact. Even with my superior intelligence but low moral due to hunger...... 148 million scammers that's what your superior intelligence tells you eh....

At least going by my superior intelligence we still haven't broken the world's records of scams according to superior world reports. But hopefully soon and believe me it would be more than a global recession or melt down.

Superior intelligence.......

Flexible response
 

Balewa, he seems to have something against Nigerians but you and I both know that there are plenty of lovely and worthy people in our country.
I'm not going to dignify his rubbish with a direct response, best to ignore him I think.

Thank you BALEWA and ediks,

You have demonstrated the folly of generalizing with your considerate and civil replies. I have removed the post with my ill-considered comment.

Thank You
 

Thank You for that, I know yours is a tongue in cheek statement regarding our responses to what you said but it was very unfair to accuse us all the way you did.
Regards and safe flying to you also!

Let daddy help you
 

Come out of flight school with no flying experience.:eek: Your daddy is the head of training for 737 fleet at Arik.....he gets Arik to bend all the rules pay for your CRJ 900 type rating,:D and then gets a waiver from NCAA emitting the requirement for expats to have 500 on type.:ok: Presto you have got a job.....but unfortunately everyone's daddy is not the 737 head of training at Arik.....:{Sorry dude life's tough

wasn't aware NCAA required time on type for expats,are you sure?If this is so it has NEVER been enforced in other airlines.

Drag required,i feel you,but remember which Father,would not pull all strings to help son get employment

We cant chastise a father for helping his son, but we can wonder where all the local managers were when locals with type come knocking at the door and they say we want experienced crew as there is a possibility you might not make the line training or it might take longer to check the individual out. Guess we are our own worst enemies... fly safe guys/gals

then gets a waiver from NCAA emitting the requirement for expats to have 500 on type
 

m sure u meant omitting and NCAA certainly does not have such requirement yet....:=

DragRequired
 

before you speak you must get some facts straight. The company did not pay for his type, he got it himself. So what is the problem if he brought his son? We would all do the same for our own.

Gabosa Engineering
 

I got a similar offer, even called me in PNG from an actual Nigerian phone (+234 caller ID). They hacked into the Aviationjobsearch data base and got my details. Man these guys are getting good!

Got an Offer finally
 

I would like to thank everyone for there support and encouragement, especially Northbeach and NaijaNinja.

I have been offered a place with one of the top airlines in Nigeria after staying home for one year and six months.

I took all advices both positive and negative and finally after much wait I have gotten the much elusive first job.

I really Thank GOD for everything!!!

Why would you thank 'GOD' for everything?

When you: I wish you all the best for the future my friend. However it might be worth remembering that in aviation (as with all other things in life) the outcome has little to do with imaginary friends and has everything to do with skills, ability and training.

Princess Stella would disagree I'm sure, reference her comments regarding the recent awful loss of life in the Associated accident departing LOS. That, she said, was an act of her own imaginary friend - some friend. And why would this friend do that? The shared friend you have thanked in helping you get a job with Arik also decided to snuff out a few innocent lives - logical?

Anyway all the best.


Kind regards
Exeng

Abuja, Nigeria
 

Hello,

I was based in Abuja, Nigeria and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 2012/13 first half. Feel free to PM me for additional details.
For I am in the USA and contracted in 2012 by a UK Agency. Although, I do have 3000 + Hrs, PIC Type Ratings, ATP. I was required for my position to pay all fees ($450 USD) to G3 Visa Company for my Buis. Visa. The employer stated they would repay on arrival which they did.

Yours,
UAV3

Nigeria
 

In addition I am currently looking for employment. Would return to Nigeria if I absolutely had to! Do hold an NCAA ATP Certificate of Validation to my USA -FAA ATP & Appropriate PIC Type Ratings.