Any Flour corp sparks working in Afghanistan

[chris N.I]

Are there any U.K/N.I certified sparks working for flour corp using this forum,if so what are the minimum requirements (quals,h/s,experience etc),for gaining a position as an electrician in Afghanistan?
Any info/opinions would be greatly appreciated.thanks

 

[dodd168]

Hi, I filled out all the relevant stuff with all the companies but the only one who has got back is KBR in Britain and they are offering £45,000. How much are you guys on? Is this any good? How long do they normally take to respond once applications are filled out?

 

[robing79]

Hi dodd, £45k sounds a bit low to me, are you just going over as a spark,foreman or supervisor? For just sparking I would be wanting about £55k. My mate works for KBR as an O&M assistant manager & is on about £70k, he started as a spark & was on about £55k. I might be wrong about this though. I have been offered £70k as a supervisor with Dyncorp. Not sure on time scales as think it varies depending on background checks etc. Also my mate said to me to accept something reasonable & get another job when you are out there as their is plenty of work. All the best mate, hope you get sorted.

 

[dodd168]

It does sound a bit low to me as I have heard of people on a bit more than that on here but I just want to get out there and try and work my way up. Also I would only be in camp Bastian. I would be happier with something closer to £60-70K as I would be doing some serious saving then. I have been trying Dyna-corp but had no replys yet, how long was it for them to contact you from applying for the job?
Cheers mate

 

[robing79]

I think you should prob take job if it's offered to you but by all means say you are looking for a bit more if you feel strongly about it. Also back up your request by saying you are looking for longevity & progression with KBR & that you are fully commited. To get around the £70k mark I think you would need to be looking at a supervisors role, but dont quote me on that. It took about 10 days or so before I got contacted by Dyncorp. My mate says they have loads of work at the moment, so well worth applying. Although I've been contacted I still just apply for everything on KBR, Fluor & Dyncorp, as until I get confirmation of a start date or contract I've not got anything.

 

[dodd168]

Thanks mate like me nothing concrete yet. fingers crossed for you.

 

[steven1235]

dyncorp were offering $98000 and payments for flights

they must have took 4-5 months getting back to me..

I'm passing this time round as all the stuff thats been going on has made me slightly wary about going

 

[bobzzz]

Also passing on this, but they were asking if I know of any other electricians that might consider.I don`t know of any electricians though as I live on a rock (island).

 

[Daft spark]

Other Country NationalS Basically anybody not american or afghani who are Host Country Nationals,Americans acronym everything into 3 letters

 

[nikmma]

Anyone still out in Afg with Dyncorp or anyone else?.

 

[jaysop]

Anyone still out in Afg with Dyncorp or anyone else?.

Your best luck is to try elsewhere it's all coming to a end out here people struggling to keep there jobs

 

[nikmma]

I jacked out there 10 months back, but I've seen dyncorp are still looking for kaf.

Your best luck is to try elsewhere it's all coming to a end out here people struggling to keep there jobs

 

[jaysop]

I jacked out there 10 months back, but I've seen dyncorp are still looking for kaf.

They might be however i would not edge all your bets on it the chances is there just fishing for responses on the off chance of the scraps of work left out here, anyhows you would not get the time you need to be out here to be tax free when you return at home unless you have worked away for the the past 10 months, my 2 pence worth though but best of luck

 

[nikmma]

No bets edged with dyncorp or any firm come to that, it's probably all O&M stuff and I've heard they pay sh@@e.

 

[jaysop]

i agree with you on both points, as stuff winding down i definitely noticed it getting worse out here with respect to the attack's try the far east like qatar or dubai or even Australia down the mines I'm looking to head that way after this

 

[Engineer54]

i agree with you on both points, as stuff winding down i definitely noticed it getting worse out here with respect to the attack's try the far east like qatar or dubai or even Australia down the mines I'm looking to head that way after this

Not much chance of electrician jobs in the Middle East (Not the Far East!! lol) these days i'm afraid you're all far too expensive, all those positions have gone to Third Country Nationals!! Even European Engineers, i hear are finding it more and more difficult to find placements....