Are Tanzanian Pilots Discriminated Against?

Professional Association of Tanzania Pilots Secretary General, Captain Khalil Iqbal has filed an official complaint stating that local pilots are faced with discrimination as airlines prefer to hire foreigners.

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  • Aerovista Tanzania HR
    Nov 14 2012, 05:34
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    Read this article with interest. Aerovista Tanzania would encourage all suitably qualified aviation professionals to submit their details for perspective employment on our group careers website;

    http://www.aerovista.aero/Files/F_Careers.php

    BR, Aerovista HR Team