Puffydon1:
My Dad is a majority share holder of Arik Air .
I'm an Aviation student from Los Angeles University .
Getting a job is not my fucking problem here in Nigeria

Puffydon1:
My Dad is a majority share holder of Arik Air .
I'm an Aviation student from Los Angeles University .
Getting a job is not my fucking problem here in Nigeria

homesteady:


Where did you get your certificate from? Because I know LASU isn't an aeronautic school and you are a student of LASU.

Hiccups:


I have issues with my email and unable to respond to PM at the moment, you may ask any question here or be patient till I sort things out. Apologies.

LOSKYXANDER:

Ok...i guess you are a rotary pilot. please share your experience. where you sponsored by your company through your training? someone advised me not to sponsor myself this period as jobs are limited, is this true? I have contacted some schools in the US but the cost of training is very expensive, and are you a dual rated Pilot? what advice will you give me?
I'm more interested in helicopters by the way. thanks

Hiccups:


Rotary pilot is a good career choice. I am happy you have an idea of the cost implications. Same cost issues makes it difficult to get trained by companies though not impossible. However, to make yourself an attractive trainee pilot, you may want to get PPL license first.

To be frank with you, there's a little Nigerian factor in most companies funding your training. If you possess a BSc, it may work against you, as pilot with BSc easily progress to management, hence a typical Nigerian Oga feels threatened as you seem to have better prospect. To corroborate my point, you will realize most pilot trained by this companies have WAEC only as at when they got trained. Another Nigerian factor is who you have to speak for you. God bless Nigeria

My little advice is for you to get a PPL first, then search for companies that will trained you for CPL license. Don't be too quick to disclose you have a Degree if you got none to speak for you. Also be informed AW139, AW109, Bell412, are among the common types in Nigeria. Finally, talk with more people who knows you better and are close to the industry, they may be better positioned to advise you based on such knowledge.

Olisa4all:


The emboldened is not true

Funnicator:


Well, what's the programme like? I mean becoming a pilot and how long does it take to get practice and be licensed.

Employment rate in Nigeria too. I'm considering the move. I'm just 21 & in pharmacy school but it is no longer for me, got fed up.

Hiccups:


Do you have the facts to show its not true? If you do I'll gladly back down, typing 'not true' only isn't enough

Hiccups:


Rotary pilot is a good career choice. I am happy you have an idea of the cost implications. Same cost issues makes it difficult to get trained by companies though not impossible. However, to make yourself an attractive trainee pilot, you may want to get PPL license first.

To be frank with you, there's a little Nigerian factor in most companies funding your training. If you possess a BSc, it may work against you, as pilot with BSc easily progress to management, hence a typical Nigerian Oga feels threatened as you seem to have better prospect. To corroborate my point, you will realize most pilot trained by this companies have WAEC only as at when they got trained. Another Nigerian factor is who you have to speak for you. God bless Nigeria

My little advice is for you to get a PPL first, then search for companies that will trained you for CPL license. Don't be too quick to disclose you have a Degree if you got none to speak for you. Also be informed AW139, AW109, Bell412, are among the common types in Nigeria. Finally, talk with more people who knows you better and are close to the industry, they may be better positioned to advise you based on such knowledge.

Olisa4all:


You didn't back your points with facts either, sir.

LOSKYXANDER:

thanks. would you like to share your experience as a pilot? which company do you fly for?

Airforce1:


He's right .

The highest paid are the helicopter pilots who earn over 3million .


An ordinary flight dispatcher with air peace earn 150 to 200k monthly .

danthamccoy:

That guy gave a very detailed write up and you jumped in and gave a rebuttal, saying he doesn't know what he's saying. Oya answer the question and give us the facts na, you cannot or will not.
You're an upcoming artiste, that everyone knows. For all we know, that dude may be in the aviation industry. Na wa.

Hiccups:


No worries Sir, there's nothing to debate here, from your name, I want to believe you may be related with Captain Olisa who have worked mostly in Warri and Port Harcourt. Should my assumption be right, you may speak with him about this.

Hiccups:


Apologies Sir, It is difficult to say if I'm a pilot

One thing I can assure you, it's a nice profession, like flight get a bit turbulent at take-off and cruise thereafter, so is Pilot career. Like take-off and landing is critical to flight, so is Pilot career. These words sums it up.

Olisa4all:


Lmao, funny guy, I'm not related to any Captain Olisa
Oga, are you a Pilot? Yes or No, no need for too much English

Hiccups:


It pays to be funny, at least I want to believe
This is a faceless forum, saying Yes or No will do nothing to any (myself included)

Airforce1:


He's right .

The highest paid are the helicopter pilots who earn over 3million .


An ordinary flight dispatcher with air peace earn 150 to 200k monthly .

Hiccups:


Rotary pilot is a good career choice. I am happy you have an idea of the cost implications. Same cost issues makes it difficult to get trained by companies though not impossible. However, to make yourself an attractive trainee pilot, you may want to get PPL license first.

To be frank with you, there's a little Nigerian factor in most companies funding your training. If you possess a BSc, it may work against you, as pilot with BSc easily progress to management, hence a typical Nigerian Oga feels threatened as you seem to have better prospect. To corroborate my point, you will realize most pilot trained by this companies have WAEC only as at when they got trained. Another Nigerian factor is who you have to speak for you. God bless Nigeria

My little advice is for you to get a PPL first, then search for companies that will trained you for CPL license. Don't be too quick to disclose you have a Degree if you got none to speak for you. Also be informed AW139, AW109, Bell412, are among the common types in Nigeria. Finally, talk with more people who knows you better and are close to the industry, they may be better positioned to advise you based on such knowledge.

ifecostar:


Do you mind if I can email you or get your instagram handle. I'm really interested in flying.

Thanks in anticipation.

Hiccups:


Flying is a good one. Great you interested, you can ask questions if any, I'm happy to assist. Wish you the best

JChigozie:


An uncle told me it is better to study outside Nigeria than in Nigeria for pilot, he suggested Ethiopian Aviation Academy. What do you think?

JChigozie:


An uncle told me it is better to study outside Nigeria than in Nigeria for pilot, he suggested Ethiopian Aviation Academy. What do you think?

Olisa4all:


USA