Thanks Jackel,

So, would you recommend this for a person who has "low time and low experience" or for a person who is retired and looking for a career change and less money but more flying?

Your right it is a "time builder", and it seems like the pilot who will benefit from them are the one who are just starting out as they do pay for all training and licenses. What do you think?

Also, if anybody reading this who works for Zimex you are more than welcome to comment as well. I am also looking for some info on the work environment as opposed to the pay structure.

Thank in advance to anybody and everybody. I am eagerly looking for all comments good and bad....!! :)

I flew for them for 3 years!
If you got any specific questions e-mail me on [email protected] or on my pprune adress.

c551- jet buddy there has his wires a little crossed. You're best off listening to someone that has actually worked for them before you make a call.

Yan, Did you receive my email? If not, let me know and I will send it again to you.

Herc Jerk, Thanks for the insight!

Anybody know about conditions, progression, and any inside info about the company pertaining to a pilot working for them?

Thanks in advance

Yeah C551,
I have no info, but have an extra question. Does anybody kknow if they still operate B200? Just curious.

Regards
SLPS

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According to their website they still operate a B200, I believe it is in their Algeria project.

C551

I think they also operate a 200 in Sudan for Red Cross

Yes- Algeria
No- Sudan, long gone.
Seats are scarce I believe- best of luck.
c551- standby, eta = soon come :)

Herc Jerk,

Thanks....waiting... :)

Yan....what happened to your reply...just teasing or what... http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/frown.gif

C551

Thanks to all for the info..Herc Jerk stand by....Yan - whats up?


Can anybody give some insight on the Algeria project Zimex mamages?

C551

Sorry amigo, I was gone long time.
I flew for zimex from 92 to 96, so my info might be a little out/o/date, but what I can say is that as a begining of a carrier it was just the good job. Lot's of adventures, lot's of flying, lot's of interresting people, lot's of jerks as well but hek, that's part of it isn'it? - Anyway, I was based in Angola and in Algeria, as a DHC-6 pilot. Was paid around 5000swiss francs/ month...Tell me what kind of DHC-6 driver position can match this(And I was an F/O at that time!) was working 8 weeks on /4 off, paid off-shore always on time. Aicraft was in good condition, always an engineer with the aircraft on any operations. I've done some goofy things for them but flying under those conditions put you some day on the verge, you just got to accept it, ortherwise you go fly air-france (-).
I don't know where they operate now, but for sure stil in northern africa for oil companies, some contract on 5 weeks on 5 weeks off. Don't hesitate to contact them, and give it a try, it's the best to know...I enjoyed my time with them, but must admit that after a while it's good to lok for something else.
Good luck amigo,
Yan
And any other question? Well give it a try, I will answer anyday!

Zimex and others!
 

Happy Newyear / bonne annee

Does anyone can give me more info on ZIMEX or other companies inside oil and/or diamant sectors??
Something to do with Soudan and Algeria... and more of those

Cheers mates

Try the <a href="http://www.zimex.com" target="_blank">Zimex Aviation Website</a>

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Try looking back through the archives or do a search as they have been discussed in the past.

Zimex in Angola
 

Can anyone supply me with information on the actual conditions, living and flying, for Zimex's operation in Angola? I am after information regarding living conditions, country security etc. Any comparison to PNG?

All coments and information greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

The most important difference between PNG and Angola is that Angola's season is mid-year whereas PNG is best around Xmas. And the multiple police and military checkpoints during the 1-2 hour drive that make it one of the few places in the world where you have to pay to surf... but those straight line, south atlantic swells are well worth it:D

Did i mention crowds? What crowd?

Everything else is pretty insignificant really...;)

I'll gladly pay to surf by myself. Everything else is becoming less significant daily.

You won't want to surf by yourself, due to the African equivalent of "rascals". Neither do Zimex provided 4wds, needed to get to any of the decent breaks there.

Check out this

Feel free to drop me an email regarding any of the above.

HJ

If what I hear is correct we may have some new 4wds coming. The roads have trashed the Korean shopping buggies.

Is there a memo out on that?;) :D