Jobs in the region (Merged ad nauseam)
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jobs....once again
I am a commercial pilot flying in northern Canada....low time, 500hrs, multi ifr, float rating,...pretty standard stuff. I have decided to move to Belize this fall and understand that the 2 main places there are Tropic Air and Maya. Yes, I have used the search function on this website, just curious if anyone has any new advice or info and the region. I am 24 years old, and not aiming for the major airlines. Have always wanted to live somewhere hot or abroad for a few years. Finally implementing my plan. I know the industry is booming now and figure now's the time to make the move. Hoping my low time and experience doesn't hinder me too much. I have read previous threads, and it sounds like a few years ago it was a tough go to get a gig down there. I do have standards and won't take any garbage job that is available. I have heard all about the safety factor down there too. I have emailed a few places, but no reply...big surprise, I know. Best approach to go down in the fall and show up in person? Once I leave Canada, I'm really hoping not to come back for a while. hmmmmm.
Thanks to those who choose to reply.
Thanks to those who choose to reply.
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I'm in your situation. FAA CPL, ME, IR and 800 hours. Trying to move away from the "Old" Continent to the warm, charming, wonderful central/south America. Let's keep in touch with some news.
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Belize the best chance
I have a friend that used to fly for wing's of hope in belize , they move people from there to mexico. they have a few single engine airplanes.
good lock.
good lock.
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If you are not a local, forget it. I have some friends there, they are local, it's even tough for them, and most of them have both the FAA and local license.
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Having just looked at the COPA site, it doesn't lead one to believe they're actually looking for pilots.
Anyone know, one way or the other, what they are/aren't doing right now as far as pilot hiring is concerned???
This might be a good spot to pre-retire by all accounts.
Willie
Anyone know, one way or the other, what they are/aren't doing right now as far as pilot hiring is concerned???
This might be a good spot to pre-retire by all accounts.
Willie
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Latin American airline websites seem to be a poor indicator of airlines' needs for recruitment. It seems like they don't understand or consider irrelevant the need to advertise for talent on what is becoming the dominant medium in today's e-world.
In any case, they seem to have lots of Spanish kids (from the Iberian peninsula) willing to pay for their first job, and have filled the Captain talent gap by contracting Captains through a US agency.
In any case, they seem to have lots of Spanish kids (from the Iberian peninsula) willing to pay for their first job, and have filled the Captain talent gap by contracting Captains through a US agency.
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If any company have a real interest or need pilots and can not get locals or well calified locals, they must and will help to get the work permit.
I don't believe "they don't care" about work permit, unless they are not doing everything totally legal.
But look for well and you will find it.
I don't believe "they don't care" about work permit, unless they are not doing everything totally legal.
But look for well and you will find it.
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Any chance for a low timer somewhere in central or south america?... aviation here in chile is quite dead for a 250TT guy... so looking forward to move... Anywhere.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Aviation is dead everywhere in the world for a 250TT pilot with few exceptions.... flight instruct... make some money... and you will be in a good position when aviation erects itself.
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islander jobs ?
Hi there !
I'm a french national, living in Guadeloupe.
I'm currently doing some bush flying in africa operating C 206 & 210.
I have a SAA and Zambian (faa) Multi if etc..cpl and 520 hrs.
What are the chances of getting a job, possibly on islanders any where in the caribbean?
I'm prepared to personally go to the operators, but i'm wondering if i have enough hours.
I'll appreciate all the info you can give.
Cheers.
I'm a french national, living in Guadeloupe.
I'm currently doing some bush flying in africa operating C 206 & 210.
I have a SAA and Zambian (faa) Multi if etc..cpl and 520 hrs.
What are the chances of getting a job, possibly on islanders any where in the caribbean?
I'm prepared to personally go to the operators, but i'm wondering if i have enough hours.
I'll appreciate all the info you can give.
Cheers.
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So is there a List of all Operators big or small for Central/ South America & Caribbean. I wouldnt mind calling each, to see if they are willing to pick up a pilot. 
Im fluent in Spanish/ English, 24years old, Bachelors Degree, Comm Multi, Inst, hold a U.S. passport- and Ive got some CRJ time, just having a hard time finding a gig.
Ive been to Mexico, Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia plenty of times, and traveled all over the Caribbean. So I know the culture (i am the culture
) so any help or point towards the right direction will be greatly appreciated.
Gracias,
Bri85
Im fluent in Spanish/ English, 24years old, Bachelors Degree, Comm Multi, Inst, hold a U.S. passport- and Ive got some CRJ time, just having a hard time finding a gig.
Ive been to Mexico, Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia plenty of times, and traveled all over the Caribbean. So I know the culture (i am the culture
) so any help or point towards the right direction will be greatly appreciated. Gracias,
Bri85
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The best places to look for a job in the area are:
Guatemala and Costa Rica are the countries that I would recommend you to go and look for a job IN PERSON. A phone call won´t get you a job down there.
In Guatemala, go directly to the cafeteria of the Circulo Aereo Guatemalteco, wich is the place where most executive pilots hang out. East side of La Aurora Intl. airport.
In Costa Rica you should go and talk to the guys at Pavas Airport, wich is the field used for light local traffic in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Ahi tienes mis dos centavos amigo, suerte!.
In Guatemala, go directly to the cafeteria of the Circulo Aereo Guatemalteco, wich is the place where most executive pilots hang out. East side of La Aurora Intl. airport.
In Costa Rica you should go and talk to the guys at Pavas Airport, wich is the field used for light local traffic in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Ahi tienes mis dos centavos amigo, suerte!.
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Salut
Salut, moi je reviens des USA, ou je pilotais des CRJ 200/700/900, mais plus de boulot depuis decembre. J'ai plus de 3000 heures, 1100 heures de jet, mais je n'ai rien touvé depuis 6 mois... en fait, j'ai meme pensé aller faire du Cessna en Afrique du Sud ! Est-ce que ta boite recrute en ce moment ? Ca peut m'interesser ! A+ Indy