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ArcticFlyer wrote:Even in countries like Venezuela and Afghanistan the government is still capable of carrying out certain functions. In many countries (don't know about these two specifically) ATC services are provided by the military and the international airport may double as a military base of some sort (same is true for the many "joint use" airports in the U.S.). Airports in these countries tend to be heavily guarded and access tightly controlled to ensure they remain functional.
As far as aircraft maintenance, heavily sanctioned countries like Iran rely on two main channels for spare parts: Cannibalizing their own fleets and various "unofficial" sources.
Trimeresurus wrote:ArcticFlyer wrote:Even in countries like Venezuela and Afghanistan the government is still capable of carrying out certain functions. In many countries (don't know about these two specifically) ATC services are provided by the military and the international airport may double as a military base of some sort (same is true for the many "joint use" airports in the U.S.). Airports in these countries tend to be heavily guarded and access tightly controlled to ensure they remain functional.
As far as aircraft maintenance, heavily sanctioned countries like Iran rely on two main channels for spare parts: Cannibalizing their own fleets and various "unofficial" sources.
What about the crew, both on the ground and skies? How can they find qualified personnel in countries in such turmoil and poverty? And why don't they try to escape to better places given their skillset?
Starlionblue wrote:Trimeresurus wrote:ArcticFlyer wrote:Even in countries like Venezuela and Afghanistan the government is still capable of carrying out certain functions. In many countries (don't know about these two specifically) ATC services are provided by the military and the international airport may double as a military base of some sort (same is true for the many "joint use" airports in the U.S.). Airports in these countries tend to be heavily guarded and access tightly controlled to ensure they remain functional.
As far as aircraft maintenance, heavily sanctioned countries like Iran rely on two main channels for spare parts: Cannibalizing their own fleets and various "unofficial" sources.
What about the crew, both on the ground and skies? How can they find qualified personnel in countries in such turmoil and poverty? And why don't they try to escape to better places given their skillset?
In many countries, for example in sub-Saharan Africa, contract pilots are a big feature. Many of my colleagues have flown contract in countries like Mali, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Papua New Guinea. Depending on the job, the pay isn't necessarily great, but it's a good way to build hours.
My impression is that local pilots from those countries are typically thin on the ground, probably because the educational infrastructure is not really in place.