Jobs in Zambia

[VanderVlietm]

Hi,

I am a trainee commercial pilot just finishing off my Multi IR rating. I am currently training in New Zealand but hope to find some job prospects in Africa.

I was brought up in Zimbabwe and Zambia when i was younger so it is not a too disimilar place.

I would like to find a job flying between the game reserves. I am currently thinking about doing my Cessna 208 rating while i am here in New Zealand. Would this be a useful rating to have? do many people operate these aircraft over there?

Any hits and tips would be greatly appreciated.:D

Can some one also tell me of any charter operators/ tourist operators in Zambia?

Thanks for your help

[Flying Bean]

If your looking to go the route of bush charter ops in Africa, it is pretty essential you have a C206 or C210 rating and some hours to get to first base. A C208 rating is usefull as there are plenty in the region.
I would say it is virtually impossible for a foreign pilot to get a job in Zimbabwe,due to DCA regs and the virtual collapse of the Tourist Trade.
Zambia Work permits are also very hard to get now.

We are a Zambian Charter/Scheduled Operator with 3 Vans, but are not hiring at the moment, and I doubt if any one else is in Zambia. Dec/Jan is the hiring time in Southern Africa.

[afrikanablue]

I know some guys are flying tourists on microlights over Vic Falls from Livingstone on the Zam side, and there are some Cessnas on the Zim side but not much business.

[Kiwi Flyer]

Best option for you is Northern Botswana. Search for my previous posts on this forum, it covers most of what you need to know.

Cheers

KF

[VanderVlietm]

Thanks Kiwi Flyer,

Had a look at a few of your posts, very interesting.

You dont know of anyone in NZ who can offer a cessna 210 rating?

What is hiring season for Northern Botswana?



Thanks again,

[Kiwi Flyer]

VV,

Havnt been home in a long time, but I believe you may be able to organise a C210 rating through someone at North Shore? Not to sure though.
If you are thinking of coming to Botswana though, all you need is a c206 rating.
Best time? Well thats a hard one. Normally December through March, even April. Just depends on the season.

Well good luck

KF