South Africa

[swissdominic]

I'm new in PPRuNe.:\
Thank you if can help me with advises and informations concerning Helicopter Fly Academy in SA.
Recomendations for best choice school - VISA - Job Opportunities - Accomodations...:ok:
I have allready experience as a low time pilot (130 hrs) with a Canadian PPHL. R22 and B206 ratings.
Personnal objectif to do refreashing and the SA PPHL and if possible to stay in SA.

Thank you if you take time to read and give me a answer.
Good Flyings

[birdlady]

Hi SD,

I presume your aiming for comm? It is possible to do but as a forigner you will find it extremely difficult to get a work permit for SA. There are tons of local guys out there with low hours who are looking for jobs. I lived in Joburg for the better part of 10 years and I had to leave because I couldnt get a work permit. This does not mean, if your aiming for comm, that you can't do some hour building in SA. Its a wonderful place to fly and fairly easy to validate a Canadian PPL. You might find this forum a little more helpfull as it is more geared toward aviation in SA. AvCom - Your Aviation Community (http://www.avcom.co.za)

Sorry to bust your bubble.