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Myster79

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Anyone have info on Arik out of Lagos. I am considering a position with them and I would appreciate any info.

Thanks
 
Unless you've spent a lot of time in Nigeria in the past, I'd seriously reconsider working there. Lagos is without a doubt the arsehole of Africa. Very high crime rate, traffic like you've never seen before, unbelievable pollution and sewer problems and nothing works the way it should.

People either love Africa or hate it. I've travelled extensively (I mean really travelled - no airline layovers in 5 star hotels!) in 25+ African countries and I love it there but I'd never, ever consider living in Lagos. If Arik offered a Kano or Abuja base it might be worth looking into.

Sorry I don't know much about Arik but maybe someone on the pprune Africa forum could help.
 
I intreviewed for CRJ 900 captain position last week 14th + 15th July In London,Gatwick. Written test, Pschy test, CompassTest, Math test,and
737-7 Sim profile , NDb tracking ,NDB Hold, ILS --_Shannon Ireland Rwy 24 from 2007 old plate, ALL raw data, steep turns, Starting salary $8,500 per month. Rotation is 56 days on 28 days off, Hotel and food provided. Airline Commute ticket paid by Arik.
Growing Fast, Very Stable, just approved London Heathrow, and USA routes. Flying 737-300, 737-700, CRJ900, Dash8, Hawker, just ordered 340-600, 2009= 777-200, 777-300. Lagos,N is a not a nice place and they do drive you to work with an AK-47 .
contact.
 
chuckm2 said:
I intreviewed for CRJ 900 captain position last week 14th + 15th July In London,Gatwick. Written test, Pschy test, CompassTest, Math test,and
737-7 Sim profile , NDb tracking ,NDB Hold, ILS --_Shannon Ireland Rwy 24 from 2007 old plate, ALL raw data, steep turns, Starting salary $8,500 per month. Rotation is 56 days on 28 days off, Hotel and food provided. Airline Commute ticket paid by Arik.
Growing Fast, Very Stable, just approved London Heathrow, and USA routes. Flying 737-300, 737-700, CRJ900, Dash8, Hawker, just ordered 340-600, 2009= 777-200, 777-300. Lagos,N is a not a nice place and they do drive you to work with an AK-47 .
contact.
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Same as I am interviewing for. Did you get a good feel for the job? I like the money. However I am not that hard up. Any more interview help would be appreciated.
 
Thanks all for the info. I am heading to London for the assessment in the middle of August. I will post all info.
 
ahhhh... was there for a year all I can is I rather work digging ditches than go back 2 lagos. good luck!
 
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Adobo Pilot said:
How long from application to call back?
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I hit the apply link on climbto350 just to see what would happen....I was called within 24 hours. ( a few months ago )

However after thinking about it more I am not interested.
 
CX880 said:
I guess sarcasm doesn't come across well when you read it. As in work in Nigeria and risk life and limbs for an RJ job.
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I will fly a piper cub for the money that they are willing to pay. I am not looking for an "RJ job" I am looking for money!
 
I just talked to the recruiter in London about the job. He didn't mention anything about AK47s but pay is $4500/month for First Officers.
If we can a bit more information from the people that have been there that would be great.
 
FlyingToIST said:
I just talked to the recruiter in London about the job. He didn't mention anything about AK47s but pay is $4500/month for First Officers.
If we can a bit more information from the people that have been there that would be great.
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Of course they didn't! =)

I know they do provide "transportation". If its anything like the "transportation" our crews are provided with on layovers they are armed.
 
Myster79 said:
Anyone have info on Arik out of Lagos. I am considering a position with them and I would appreciate any info.

Thanks
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Lagos....no way...we had a crew leaving the airport and they got robbed by the cops!!
 
CRJ job, Lagos

Hay , greetings, make sure you look over that contract really , really carefully, since Lagos is not just the arsehol of Africa, probably the entire planet. And the money that someone quoted for basically a two month on, one month off in the arsehole of the entire planet, well, just really sounds un-inviting.

Cheers:laugh:
 
CX880 said:
Someone above said they drive you to the airport packing AK47s.
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YEP!! when you can get guards. 4500.00 a month???? WOW!! when I was there it was 7000.00 a month!!! Keep bringing the bar down guys ( for you people that take this cr@p job). I would not go back there for 10K a month!!! ....... this is why I left the states to begin with! now its even spread to contract flying ( pretty much one of the last places you could make good money). time to get out for good!! i
 
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YEP!! when you can get guards. 4500.00 a month???? WOW!! when I was there it was 7000.00 a month!!! Keep bringing the bar down guys ( for you people that take this cr@p job). I would not go back there for 10K a month!!! ....... this is why I left the states to begin with! now its even spread to contract flying ( pretty much one of the last places you could make good money). time to get out for good!! i
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Oceandude 100% correct! Im going to go on the record of saying screw you a$$holes who are willing to come work in such $hit conditions in the one part of aviation that actually has paid quite well (contract flying)! $4500/month for FO's WTF??? I dont even want to know what they are paying CA's now...

I never flew for Arik, but I have extensive African RJ flying flying experience and know people who have flown for them. Dont send me PMs asking me where I work and if we are hiring. I will not answer because I dont need you guys screwing me and the rest of us who have been doing this type of flying for a while!

Some of us chose to become contract pilots for the adventure and the paycheck that follows. Now you guys want to do it because you are despirate for a job no matter what the compensation. I bet a few months ago that none of you would ever think about stepping foot in Africa or anywhere else in the 3rd World. You guys are pathetic and can go to hell!

Actually, Im not sure why Im so mad because most of you wouldnt last in such places. This would then shift the supply/demand curve to a more favorable position again!
 
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Having flown in and out of Lagos for a few years as scheduled service with NAA, I would say unless you absolutely have no other options you should pass this up. One of the dirtiest, most corrupt, and scary places I have ever been.
 
BLing said:
Oceandude 100% correct! Im going to go on the record of saying screw you a$$holes who are willing to come work in such $hit conditions in the one part of aviation that actually has paid quite well (contract flying)! $4500/month for FO's WTF??? I dont even want to know what they are paying CA's now...

I never flew for Arik, but I have extensive African RJ flying flying experience and know people who have flown for them. Dont send me PMs asking me where I work and if we are hiring. I will not answer because I dont need you guys screwing me and the rest of us who have been doing this type of flying for a while!

Some of us chose to become contract pilots for the adventure and the paycheck that follows. Now you guys want to do it because you are despirate for a job no matter what the compensation. I bet a few months ago that none of you would ever think about stepping foot in Africa or anywhere else in the 3rd World. You guys are pathetic and can go to hell!

Actually, Im not sure why Im so mad because most of you wouldnt last in such places. This would then shift the supply/demand curve to a more favorable position again!
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good to see someone else with some b@lls here! ohh... they are paying capt's 6500 a month!!! F^CKING SAD!!!
 
BLing said:
Oceandude 100% correct! Im going to go on the record of saying screw you a$$holes who are willing to come work in such $hit conditions in the one part of aviation that actually has paid quite well (contract flying)! $4500/month for FO's WTF??? I dont even want to know what they are paying CA's now...

I never flew for Arik, but I have extensive African RJ flying flying experience and know people who have flown for them. Dont send me PMs asking me where I work and if we are hiring. I will not answer because I dont need you guys screwing me and the rest of us who have been doing this type of flying for a while!

Some of us chose to become contract pilots for the adventure and the paycheck that follows. Now you guys want to do it because you are despirate for a job no matter what the compensation. I bet a few months ago that none of you would ever think about stepping foot in Africa or anywhere else in the 3rd World. You guys are pathetic and can go to hell!

Actually, Im not sure why Im so mad because most of you wouldnt last in such places. This would then shift the supply/demand curve to a more favorable position again!
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Get over yourself. Your arrogance is pathetic. The contract figures I was provided indicate I would be paid over 60,000 to be an FO. Last time I checked that is a tad bit more than first year CA pay at my former employer. Now I don't know - maybe I am wrong - but I don't think there are contracts that pay FOs 120,000 a year? Nor do I feel it is bringing down anything for the type of equipment. Then again what do I know because you're the 2500 wonder tooling around the Jungles in a CRJ. There are a lot of good men and women on the streets. You have to go where the job is sometimes. I love how when people ask for information all they ever get is someone else's opinions on how great they think they are. Keep on fooling yourself that you're better than the rest of us. The planet and this business is small - someday that attitude is going to bite you in the ass. By the way, how the hell do you fit in the cockpit with such an ego?
 
I dont have any direct experience with this area or the airline, however, I felt I should pass on some info from a very good friend of mine.
She and her family escaped, yes escaped, from Nigeria 3 years ago after repeated robberys and beatings by the locals and police..for years.. 2 months ago, her brother and sister in law was murdered there as fall out from helping her get out of Africa.. She came to the US with the cloths on there backs and a small suit case..2 small children..!

I know her to be a super nice person, that is really glad to have become a US citizen and loves everyday she spends here.. After spending some time around her over the past couple of years, I could never even consider risking my families life by going there.. the price on American heads is high, especially for ransoms to the african companies that have US workers.. thus the AK-47's

Not a chance for me, nothing is worth dying for.. you better check your compass if your considering working there...
 
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