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Forum: Rotorheads

13th Aug 2011, 06:54

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What are the job prospects for new CPLs? (MERGED)

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Posted By Whirlygig

Depends on your time scale but now would be a...

Depends on your time scale but now would be a good time to get your PPL. Then, assuming you get a Class 1 medical, you start hour building and studying at your leisure, all the while taking stock of...

Forum: Rotorheads

15th Feb 2009, 08:18

Replies: 333

What are the job prospects for new CPLs? (MERGED)

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Posted By Whirlygig

Because it is one of the few rotary jobs where...

Because it is one of the few rotary jobs where low-houred / IR'd pilots can actually get a job; a job which will provide experience in order to be able to move on the the more interesting and diverse...

Forum: Rotorheads

23rd May 2008, 08:33

Replies: 333

What are the job prospects for new CPLs? (MERGED)

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Posted By Whirlygig

Hey Cynical (not sure your new name suits you!),...

Hey Cynical (not sure your new name suits you!), you're not the only one to be thinking along those lines!! :ok:

Reading previous posts can usually give one some insight!

Cheers

Whirls

Forum: Rotorheads

20th May 2008, 17:49

Replies: 333

What are the job prospects for new CPLs? (MERGED)

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Posted By Whirlygig

As I said ... it's going some but!!! :} ...

As I said ... it's going some but!!! :}

Cheers

Whirls

Forum: Rotorheads

20th May 2008, 17:44

Replies: 333

What are the job prospects for new CPLs? (MERGED)

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Posted By Whirlygig

I know there are "discounts" in hours for a...

I know there are "discounts" in hours for a rotary licence if a fixed wing licence is already held but rotary TT of 160 hours for CPL/IR(H)? Wow, that's going some!!! Is this a hypothetical question?...

Forum: Rotorheads

1st Sep 2006, 12:21

Replies: 333

What are the job prospects for new CPLs? (MERGED)

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Posted By Whirlygig

Dr Peter, I’m afraid you are going to have...

Dr Peter,

I’m afraid you are going to have to do a lot of research as there will be many questions that only you can answer as it’s only you who knows your circumstances and what you want out of...

Forum: Rotorheads

3rd Jul 2006, 14:28

Replies: 333

What are the job prospects for new CPLs? (MERGED)

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Posted By Whirlygig

Lup, if you'd care to read my profile you will...

Lup, if you'd care to read my profile you will see that there is no raw nerve to hit. I have a PPL and I do not have an instructor's rating.

However, it's just that your advice seems to...

Forum: Rotorheads

2nd Jul 2006, 22:20

Replies: 333

What are the job prospects for new CPLs? (MERGED)

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Posted By Whirlygig

A fair point H-R! Cheers Whirls

A fair point H-R!

Cheers

Whirls

Forum: Rotorheads

2nd Jul 2006, 21:22

Replies: 333

What are the job prospects for new CPLs? (MERGED)

Views: 112,002

Posted By Whirlygig

I had already made the comment about insurance...

I had already made the comment about insurance requirements and I did say - all other things being equal. I am not doubting your experience but, guessing you come from a military background, things...

Forum: Rotorheads

2nd Jul 2006, 12:30

Replies: 333

What are the job prospects for new CPLs? (MERGED)

Views: 112,002

Posted By Whirlygig

This may not be valid and is purely my opinion,...

This may not be valid and is purely my opinion, but I have got the impression that many operators would prefer someone (all other things being equal) with a more mature outlook! Quite often you would...

Forum: Rotorheads

2nd Jul 2006, 08:12

Replies: 333

What are the job prospects for new CPLs? (MERGED)

Views: 112,002

Posted By Whirlygig

Whoateallthepies, a fixed wing licence can only...

Whoateallthepies, a fixed wing licence can only save you a MAX of 6 hours towards a PPL(H). So, that 6 hours at £250 versus 45 hours at £100 per hour! Whirly's right and I'm appalled that a school...

Forum: Rotorheads

1st Jul 2006, 20:42

Replies: 333

What are the job prospects for new CPLs? (MERGED)

Views: 112,002

Posted By Whirlygig

Yup, pretty much! Or rather, the ones with 1,000s...

Yup, pretty much! Or rather, the ones with 1,000s hours are! Many of the large operators were very short-sighted in their succession planning so, whilst there is a reasonable amount of work for...

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