Wings Of Fury
18th May 2008, 15:46
Hi, I didn't know where to post this topic, forgive me if its not the right place.
Does anyone know or heard of this job? Or if these people are serious?
Can anyone in Afghanistan confirm if there is any turbo-prop DC-3s on the ground anywhere?
DC-3 Airplane Pilot needed overseas
Company: Aerotek
Location: Middle East
Category: Aviation Jobs
Rate: $130,000 to $140,000 per Year + 35% danger and 35% post differential
Job Type: Direct Placement
Posting ID: 1581314
Posting Date: 4/17/2008
DC-3 Airplane Pilot needed overseas Job Description:
Military subcontractor currently has 4 openings available for 4 DC-3 Airplane Pilots overseas.
Position Overview:
Operates DC3 BT-67 airplane in support of approved missions in Afghanistan.
Experience Required:
FAA Commercial and Instrument Certificate, with Multi Engine type rating of aircraft over 12,500 pounds; CFI/II Multi-engine Instrument certification with 2,500 Fixed Wing flight hours and 1,000 hours turbine time.
Special Knowledge/Skills Required:
1. Employee qualification in DC3 BT-67 is required prior to assignment.
2. Individual will be qualified and must maintain currency and proficiency with Night Vision Goggles (NVG) as a condition of employment.
3. An FAA CFI or CFII rating in type and category or a military Instructor Pilot (IP) or Standardization Pilot (SP) rating is desired.
4. During training and throughout the employment period, the individual must demonstrate and maintain proficiency in understanding aircraft systems, components, and operating limitations as well as understanding and complying with regulations and policies.
5. Individual must possess a thorough knowledge of FAA, ICAO policy and regulations pertinent to the operational requirement.
6. The individual must be able to attain and retain a SECRET CLEARANCE as a condition of employment.
7. Employees must provide documentation of completion for any manufacturer's course of instruction, military flight training or instruction in other aircraft.
8. DC-3 instructor experience is desired. Instructor Pilot applicants must have documentation showing proof of successful completion of a Certified Flight Instructor qualification or an equivalent military qualification.
Work Environment:
1. Pilots will be required to work and live in a potentially hostile environment, at remote locations, under austere conditions.
2. Pilots may be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, under extreme weather conditions, within a hostile environment.
3. The pilot will perform duties in garrison, under tactical field conditions and on board airplanes within a hostile environment.
Does anyone know or heard of this job? Or if these people are serious?
Can anyone in Afghanistan confirm if there is any turbo-prop DC-3s on the ground anywhere?
DC-3 Airplane Pilot needed overseas
Company: Aerotek
Location: Middle East
Category: Aviation Jobs
Rate: $130,000 to $140,000 per Year + 35% danger and 35% post differential
Job Type: Direct Placement
Posting ID: 1581314
Posting Date: 4/17/2008
DC-3 Airplane Pilot needed overseas Job Description:
Military subcontractor currently has 4 openings available for 4 DC-3 Airplane Pilots overseas.
Position Overview:
Operates DC3 BT-67 airplane in support of approved missions in Afghanistan.
Experience Required:
FAA Commercial and Instrument Certificate, with Multi Engine type rating of aircraft over 12,500 pounds; CFI/II Multi-engine Instrument certification with 2,500 Fixed Wing flight hours and 1,000 hours turbine time.
Special Knowledge/Skills Required:
1. Employee qualification in DC3 BT-67 is required prior to assignment.
2. Individual will be qualified and must maintain currency and proficiency with Night Vision Goggles (NVG) as a condition of employment.
3. An FAA CFI or CFII rating in type and category or a military Instructor Pilot (IP) or Standardization Pilot (SP) rating is desired.
4. During training and throughout the employment period, the individual must demonstrate and maintain proficiency in understanding aircraft systems, components, and operating limitations as well as understanding and complying with regulations and policies.
5. Individual must possess a thorough knowledge of FAA, ICAO policy and regulations pertinent to the operational requirement.
6. The individual must be able to attain and retain a SECRET CLEARANCE as a condition of employment.
7. Employees must provide documentation of completion for any manufacturer's course of instruction, military flight training or instruction in other aircraft.
8. DC-3 instructor experience is desired. Instructor Pilot applicants must have documentation showing proof of successful completion of a Certified Flight Instructor qualification or an equivalent military qualification.
Work Environment:
1. Pilots will be required to work and live in a potentially hostile environment, at remote locations, under austere conditions.
2. Pilots may be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, under extreme weather conditions, within a hostile environment.
3. The pilot will perform duties in garrison, under tactical field conditions and on board airplanes within a hostile environment.