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Forum: African Aviation

22nd Jun 2010, 08:24

Replies: 87

Ethiopian Airlines

Views: 33,794

Posted By Zimpilot1

@Human Cargo, I totally agree with you. I am not...

@Human Cargo, I totally agree with you. I am not employed by Ethiopian but have lived in Ethiopia for several years. Ethiopians have this belief that they are better than everyone else in this world...

Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship

2nd Mar 2010, 07:45

Replies: 8

flight ops jobs with the UN?

Views: 3,496

Posted By Zimpilot1

You should also try www.reliefweb.int...

You should also try www.reliefweb.int (http://www.reliefweb.int). I saw a couple of flight ops jobs in the DRC. The company is Canadian and requires French speaking individuals

Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship

1st Mar 2010, 14:45

Replies: 8

flight ops jobs with the UN?

Views: 3,496

Posted By Zimpilot1

With your experience in Flight Ops you could try...

With your experience in Flight Ops you could try United Nations Humanitarian Air Services. I think WFP is in charge of this operation and I know recently they have been recruiting. You could also try...

Forum: African Aviation

1st Feb 2010, 06:24

Replies: 27

Air Zimbabwe

Views: 7,475

Posted By Zimpilot1

They are in the process of retrenching most of...

They are in the process of retrenching most of their experienced pilots too. One wonders what they intend to do. They have cancelled some routes and operate one aircraft at a time. I guess you have...

Forum: African Aviation

31st Jan 2010, 13:24

Replies: 27

Air Zimbabwe

Views: 7,475

Posted By Zimpilot1

There are a couple of 'honkies' left but I think...

There are a couple of 'honkies' left but I think all of them are pilots. I met one in Harare on the 29th of January. He flies the MA60 and 737s. He was doing the Harare - Lusaka - Lumbumbashi route....

Forum: Rumours & News

30th Jan 2010, 09:43

Replies: 439

ethiopian airlines aircraft down near Beirut

Views: 305,040

Posted By Zimpilot1

I have just flown to Addis Ababa on Ethiopian...

I have just flown to Addis Ababa on Ethiopian from Harare via Lusaka. The flight was delayed by 4 and a half hours. Conflicting reasons were given by Ethiopian and the pilots for the delay. There...

Forum: African Aviation

25th Dec 2009, 22:31

Replies: 23

Ethiopian Airline

Views: 5,235

Posted By Zimpilot1

The standard of living in Ethiopia has greatly...

The standard of living in Ethiopia has greatly increased in the last year and its actually affecting the locals more than the foreigners. Ethiopian is losing pilots as fast as it can train them so...

Forum: African Aviation

24th Dec 2009, 19:14

Replies: 23

Ethiopian Airline

Views: 5,235

Posted By Zimpilot1

Ethiopian Airlines does this all the time. I have...

Ethiopian Airlines does this all the time. I have actually stopped flying with them. They could be cheaper than most airlines but like you say the landings are rather scary

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

20th Dec 2009, 11:30

Replies: 13

ATPL by Distance Learning

Views: 2,502

Posted By Zimpilot1

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I have...

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I have decided to BGS. I called them a couple of days ago and they were very helpful. I am looking forward to receiving my study materials soon.

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

14th Dec 2009, 04:50

Replies: 13

ATPL by Distance Learning

Views: 2,502

Posted By Zimpilot1

Thank you guys. Will follow your lead. It has...

Thank you guys. Will follow your lead. It has been difficult to make a decision but you have helped me so much.

Thanks

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

13th Dec 2009, 17:46

Replies: 13

ATPL by Distance Learning

Views: 2,502

Posted By Zimpilot1

ATPL by Distance Learning

Can anyone advise me which school would be able to help me with atpl distance study guides?

Forum: African Aviation

12th Nov 2009, 02:08

Replies: 7

Fly in Addis

Views: 1,131

Posted By Zimpilot1

The best way to get hold of them is by phoning...

The best way to get hold of them is by phoning them. I doubt if their email is up. In terms of employment, its very difficult to get a work permit in Ethiopia. The government officials are a...

Forum: African Aviation

11th Nov 2009, 15:20

Replies: 7

Fly in Addis

Views: 1,131

Posted By Zimpilot1

It should cost you about US$240 or so. The price...

It should cost you about US$240 or so. The price changes when they see foreigners. There is no fixed price in Ethiopia for anything. I paid about US$181 but that was after much negotiation. You could...

Forum: African Aviation

11th Nov 2009, 03:05

Replies: 7

Fly in Addis

Views: 1,131

Posted By Zimpilot1

Hi. I have just completed my PPL in Ethiopia,...

Hi. I have just completed my PPL in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. I would suggest that you try Abyssinian Flight Services. They have two Cessnas 172SP, a Cessna 206 and about 3 Caravans. If you get in touch...

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