C172 "Reims Rocket" Pilot - Kilimanjaro

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ComplexHiAv8r

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Talk about an interesting job!

C172 pilot needed ASAP 9/3/2007
Skydive Kilimanjaro is in need of a C172 pilot. Applicants will need a 172 rating, a commercial pilot’s license and at least 200 hours pilot in command. Our 172 is a reims rocket 210 hp and well maintained. The position comes with an allowance and accommodation. Work permit is supplied. Duties will also include occasional scenic flights as well as cross country flights to Dares Salaam and potentially the Serengeti. Living is very inexpensive and you will be the chief pilot of your own plane. Enjoy plenty of flying and a cruisy lifestyle. Our current pilot has just been offered his dream job of flying ski planes, so you will need to be able to be here by early October. For further enuiries please contact bookings@skydive-kilimanjaro.com This position is actually in tanzania but there is no option for that country on this site...
 
This is the kind of job I would consider my "dream job". I'd rather do this than work for an airline where I'd have to worry about "protoscabs", pensions, upgrade times, jumpseaters, etc. etc.

It's too bad because to work a job like that you'd probably have to go through all kinds of paper work to be able to work and fly over there.
 
butt said:
This is the kind of job I would consider my "dream job". I'd rather do this than work for an airline where I'd have to worry about "protoscabs", pensions, upgrade times, jumpseaters, etc. etc.

It's too bad because to work a job like that you'd probably have to go through all kinds of paper work to be able to work and fly over there.
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That may be true......but if it's your 'dream job'......isn't the effort worth the work?????

Few things, that are worthwhile in life, are easy.
IF IT'S YOUR DREAM>>>>>GO FOR IT! :)
 
Flying in many countries in Africa isn't that hard in terms of paperwork. License conversion from FAA is a simple Airlaw test and flight test in many countries, and the employing company will often pay for it all, and will handle the work permits. There are hundreds of Aussies, Kiwis and Brits flying charters in Southern Africa. Maun, Botswana and Windhoek, Namibia should be your first places to look.
 
I'd be game. . .maybe if it's still available in a few weeks.

I doubt my wife would be happy to see me leave to Africa, but I've always wanted to do some sort of flying in the continent.
 
Ian J said:
What's a "172 rating?" ;)
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My understanding is that in many African countries there's no 'ASEL', you have to be checked out in EVERY type of airplane, and it's then listed as a 'rating' in your logbook. If you move over there and already have time in something, it counts as a 'rating'. I think.
 
I emailed my resume in about five minutes after the initial posting.... as I just happend to refresh my screen. Haven't heard a word even though I thoroughly exceed their mins. It would be nice to fly in Africa.... but bear in mind the pay is nowhere close to American standards as living costs are very low. If you have student loans or a family to support this probably isn't the job that you want. One of the folks I work with is from Tanzania and informed me that running water is a luxury and malaria is quite prevolent (sp?). So again think about it for a while and do your research before applying.

Just my two cents
 
I think I would rather go to Dubai. I applied today too, but it would have to be at least 2000 a month to convince me. I have a feeling its nowhere near that... We'll see...
 
If you're serious about working in Africa, your best bet is to just turn up. You'll find something, somewhere.
 
I thought this looked like a neat job until I sent it over to my Dad seeking his opinion...
Dad said:
All of the pilots I've met over there seem to be the same, they go into a time warp do crazy stuff and end up dying very young.
Don't think your Mother would be too pleased
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Guess I'll just stick to CFI'ing here to keep the parents happy :D I've been out to Kili once last summer and it was an interesting spot.
 
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