Originally Posted by
Mark Six
I suggest you post your question on Bladeslapper, the Australian helicopter website. There are a few members on there who have emigrated from EASA land who should have some good info. The 365 rating won't help you much in Oz, and the 355 isn't that common either. There are a few 135's and 145's scattered about.
McDermott based in Queensland use the 365 and 355 on firefighting ops, some 365s for police but are being phased out (Victoria Police trading up for 139s soon, WA police still have one 365 I believe). 135s are used for MPT (Aviator Group in Port Hedland) and some private machines and police versions around too. 145s are used by PHI/HNZ in Mackay in Queensland for MPT. 139 is still the golden ticket though, including in Australia.
Bladeslapper will secure more detailed info alright and could even land you the right contacts for any possible work opportunities if the visa situation is good to go when the time comes.