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KingRB I understand your fears, and yes there is a risk involved that he may not get work.
I only finished up in Oct and can attest to many getting a start with sub 300hrs. Although yes it is more likely with higher hours.
I didn't mean for it to sound easy and nor did I take into consideration the financial aspect.
However going to look for work in Australia would be a more expensive avenue than Botswana. The only outlay being more is the airline ticket.
Anyways best of luck to you windnz.
I only finished up in Oct and can attest to many getting a start with sub 300hrs. Although yes it is more likely with higher hours.
I didn't mean for it to sound easy and nor did I take into consideration the financial aspect.
However going to look for work in Australia would be a more expensive avenue than Botswana. The only outlay being more is the airline ticket.
Anyways best of luck to you windnz.
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If Botswana is your thing, have a look in Namibia too.
In Botswana the aircraft are 90% single engine (C206/GA8/Caravans) which is fine, and you should definitely go for it - BUT operators back in Aus will still ask the simple question: do you have an multi time?
It's frustrating to be honest, but dealing with the long days, hot temperatures, interesting strips and everything else that goes along with it counts for nothing if your aircraft has only 1 engine...
Namibia on the other hand has a lot of scope for moving into twins. Same same but different as far as the flying goes, you'll have a ball but maybe not as much so in Botswana - Maun is quite a little party town!
Check out arguably one of the best companies in Namibia, their fleet and their detailed hiring info: West Air
Just remember though, times have changed a little since the good ol' days - you'll be wasting your time going with any less than 300 hours AND either an instructor or instrument rating (preferably both*).
Do it though. I had a ball!
*no, you probably won't be flying in IMC or instructing, but you have to have something that the qualified local applicants do not have.
In Botswana the aircraft are 90% single engine (C206/GA8/Caravans) which is fine, and you should definitely go for it - BUT operators back in Aus will still ask the simple question: do you have an multi time?
It's frustrating to be honest, but dealing with the long days, hot temperatures, interesting strips and everything else that goes along with it counts for nothing if your aircraft has only 1 engine...
Namibia on the other hand has a lot of scope for moving into twins. Same same but different as far as the flying goes, you'll have a ball but maybe not as much so in Botswana - Maun is quite a little party town!
Check out arguably one of the best companies in Namibia, their fleet and their detailed hiring info: West Air
Just remember though, times have changed a little since the good ol' days - you'll be wasting your time going with any less than 300 hours AND either an instructor or instrument rating (preferably both*).
Do it though. I had a ball!
*no, you probably won't be flying in IMC or instructing, but you have to have something that the qualified local applicants do not have.
