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Old 3rd Sep 2021, 11:11
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Lurcheroo
 
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Originally Posted by gulliBell
It is often the case when an operator needs to hire a new pilot the phone call goes something like this: 'We need somebody yesterday, when can you start?". That is not the time to start an IR course, either self-sponsored or with the operator, because time is then your enemy.
Don't think too much about all the various options now because it's all hypothetical. Find somebody they have made the same promises to and verify that they have delivered on those promises.
HEMS/SAR/POLICE. Ya' dreamin' All those career paths are 10+ years away for a newly minted CPL. Offshore is what you should have in mind and do a few years of co-pilot time.
Ok brilliant, appreciate the Advice !
I just noticed your profile says yours from NZ is it ever worth a UK PPL holder (or CPL) coming over to do some hour building in NZ , I only ask as my wife’s Aunt lives out there and keeps saying we should go visit for a few months and some of the scenery for heli flying looks incredible !
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