4 Years Flying Private Jets in Africa — Bribes, G*ns & Gaddafi
13 octobre 2026 · 40 min · 64K vues
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A corporate pilot recounts four years operating a Gulfstream III for a Nigerian oil company, detailing the logistical and security challenges of flying throughout Africa in the mid-2000s.Watch Based in Maiduguri and Abuja, Nigeria, the crew frequently transported passengers and cargo—including bicycles and diapers—across the continent to destinations such as Chad, Mali, Ghana, and Libya.2:35 Operational hurdles included managing cash-only fuel payments, navigating remote airport maintenance limitations, and handling a cracked windshield over the Sahara Desert.22:46 The pilot describes concealing a firearm in the aircraft’s bathroom panel to bypass security during international transits and managing an APU failure in a remote location.25:32 The role required constant availability and significant travel, often involving 24-hour transit times to return to the United States.27:42 The pilot eventually resigned due to inconsistent flight hours, lower-than-promised compensation, and the lack of a stable social life, transitioning to a 737 first officer position.33:37
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