Voyageur Airways Interview

[Doc]

There's a survey company based in YOW that flies internationally. Caravans, I think. Don't know if there's a bond involved, but you could probably leave your cheque book in the car...
You could just stay in the 'dives...it never snows there...?

[Hedley]

in CYOW: Sander Geophysics Limited

http://www.sgl.com/career.htm#Pilot

Pilots - Fixed Wing Location: Ottawa, Ontario/various locations globally
Posting ID: Pilot

SGL requires fixed wing captains and first officers for airborne geophysical survey operations worldwide.

Responsibilities of the Position
Responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft he/she commands and for all those on board during the flight
Assist in monitoring on-board geophysical equipment
Complete pre-flight inspections and post flight reports
Liaise with foreign aviation authorities
For each flight, become familiar with:
the planned route/flight plan
the aerodromes planned for normal and emergency use
the survey navigation equipment and ensure that it is in working order
Ensure the following has been met:
the flight as planned can be made safely
the aircraft equipment including emergency, survival and safety equipment is installed
Required Qualifications of the Applicant
A valid commercial pilot's license with group 1 instrument rating
A valid passport or the ability to obtain a valid passport, mandatory
Must be willing to travel to our global survey sites
Low level survey experience an asset
International flying experience an asset
Experience on the Cessna Caravan and multi-engine aircraft is preferred
Additional languages an asset
Must have or have the ability to obtain transportation security clearance (restricted area pass)
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

[Doc]

That's the one.

[TopperHarley]

http://www.pilotcareercenter.com/JobRes ... egionID=43

http://www.pilotcareercenter.com/JobRes ... ountryID=5

There's also a company around africa called Canadian Metro Airlines. Theyve had ads on here, so try doing a search for them. Im pretty sure they have twotters.

[Doc]

On the subject of Africa, the Deluce gang has an operation in SA. Dash 8's. You could touch base with Bob Deluce for info.

[chipmunk]

There's a survey company based in YOW that flies internationally. Caravans, I think. Don't know if there's a bond involved, but you could probably leave your cheque book in the car...
You could just stay in the 'dives...it never snows there...?

Sander, like Hedley said, but also Fugro Airborne Surveys (208s, a 404, a DA42 and CASA 212s.)
No bond at Fugro, they take you on your word that you'll hang around for at least a year. Great company.

[TopperHarley]

On the subject of Africa, the Deluce gang has an operation in SA. Dash 8's. You could touch base with Bob Deluce for info.

That would be Canadian Metro Airlines in Gabon I believe. Google the name and you will see some stuff with Deluce.

4 years ago I interviewed for a job in Gabon with Air Service Gabon where Deluce was involved. Im pretty sure he got out of that company (I heard there were some corruption issues going on there, but I cant confirm that for a fact). Theyre still around with twotters, dash 8s and RJs.

Solenta in South Africa seems to be a big player around the area. Ive heard some good and not so good about them. King airs, B1900s, etc. Lots of info about them on pprune.

[ClevelandSteamer]

Jobs in Africa....Well. Im in Tanzania, KP you know that. Other companies are Fugro in South Africa, Paul Hurst is the CP. I have his email if you like, nice guy to chat with. Also about Solenta, they have one of the best names in aviation in Africa. You fly out of the envelope, your out, you mess up paper work, your out. You also have to pay for your rating at that company, I personally know 2 pilots who work for them and they are VERY happy. The CP there is Paul Hansen....Im sure thats is his name. He is the guy I spoke with when I was last in Johannesburg. Also, Executive Turbine, they have TONNS of aircraft. All of them lease to UN in Sudan and surrounding countries. I see then every now and then in Mwanza and Kilimanjaro. Johann is the young CP there at ET he gave me no Bullshit and offered me a job when I had more time on a Caravan, I still keep in touch with him just to se how things are. All of the CPs I spoke with told me how courageous it is to come to Africa and meet, and alone they all said they would hire me on that! (Speaking of said companies).

Not all companies in Africa will bond you, With me at Coastal, I am having the time of my expat life! And so is everybody else around me. I came to Africa for one job...it didn't work out. I spoke the wrong language. I searched a bit more to compaies I had been on contact with did the big Africn road trip. Turned out at the end, I was getting fed up.

I came to Tanzania as my last stop. Turns out it was the best choice I had ever made. When I arrived I had a guy holding a sign "Welcome Captain *#*$&@&@&#" Then they took me to get some food showed me my own apartment, my driver was very nice and told me all about Dar Es Salaam, and he says, "Your one of us now" very welcoming! They company is sending me to Flight Safety for the G1000/Caravan, without any bond, i'm yet to see a contract.

SO just to recap,

SteynJ@westair.com.na, Johan Steyn is the CP at West Air Wing in Windhoek Namibia,

johann@xturbine.co.za Johann Minnaar is the CP at Executive Turbine in Lanseria South Africa

Paul Hurst paul.hurst@solenta.com Well......you get where I am going with this. in South Africa as well.

Paul Hansen phansen@fugroairborne.co.za Again in South Africa.

It is next IMPOSSIBLE for an expat to get to work in South Africa unless your working contract for companies like these. THere are many others, this is just a few I am rattling off, I got tons more so don't be afraid to ask. I did all my job searching while working for Buffalo Airways doing the 4 am Freighter to Hay River....Im sure Joe was wondering who was calling Africa and where all these Fax's were going. I don't mind helping cause I was a lost soul when I first started, but in the end you need to be in the country in front of the Cp and Directors to land that job.

In the end its still Africa and you gotta be patient and do the waiting game, ie, work permits, license validation, medical ect.

Cheers!

[KenoraPilot]

Thanks for a serious and POSSITIVE responce...

[just curious]

Just ask anyone at the Port O'Call bar who isn't wearing Borek paraphernalia. It's like a domestic base for Voyageur in there.

[newpilotwife]

[quote="KenoraPilot"]Since you are all against this company. . .

Hubby and I aren't against it - overall its worked out well for us - but you do need the right personality and attitude to make the overseas rotations work for you

[KenoraPilot]

Ya totally, I've been living in the Republic of the Maldives for the past 6 months straight, so 8 weeks and 8 weeks will seem like a vacation to 6 months stright. lol. I quite enjoy being an Ex-Pat living abroad. Might as well do it while I am young! Thanks for the support! Now I just need to get the job!