Horton wrote:UpcomingPaperChaser wrote:I am a budding aviation enthusiast. I have been looking around and I came to learn that most would-be employers dont fancy locally trained pilots.
I have been able to find a good flight training school in South Africa who can offer all the licences at a total fee of about Kshs. 3 Million. It has a good reputation and is among the good schools there.
However, i have been reading stuff online and reports indicate that there are plenty of jobless pilots hanging around at Wilson. The reason could be because they were locally trained.
Does anyone have a clear understanding of this Pilot's job market in Kenya. Since it involves huge spending during the training, its important that one makes wise decisions.
I have been in the industry for 17years now. There is a huge shortage for qualified and competent personnel. Its a very rewarding and satisfying career both monetarily and also I couldnt see myself do an 8-5job.
SA or the US are great options. I would pick the US if you can afford it. There are schools in Kenya too. Check out
www.flightsafetyacademy.com or phoenixeast in Daytona Beach there is also Panam academy in Fort Pierce florida
Jobwise. Once you have some hours under your belt, getting a job is not so difficult. The guys tarmacking in wilson is a stage everyone goes through but make sure you come back with a CFI rating. Start off as an instructor, build your hours and then try for a charter co. Eg Boskis or blue sky. Most companies require you have 1000hours or more due insurance. Beat way is to build it as an AFI (assistant flight instructor). Keep trying to apply to KQ/540 etc it may take a few attempts.
You will easily be able to pay off your training fees in a year or 2 if you get the right job. Sometimes luck comes into play.
Good luck.
Thank you very very much Sir. I appreciate your kind encouraging words. This is what i have been waiting to hear all along, information from the horses mouth.
I will surely follow the desires of my heart and go for it, and just as you said, I wouldnt mind doing flight instructing for some time after getting my qualifications.
Regards.
Enjoy every moment of your life, you never know when your time will come.