Originally Posted by
Bushbattler
Hi everyone,
I’m a charter pilot in Aus, finding myself stuck in a bit of an in between position where I feel I am too qualified to just side step into another piston multi gig but still not yet qualified for something like the RFDS. For context I have almost 1500, 500 plus multi, a little bit of turbine, 0 night and nearly finished my ATPLs, aiming to end up in emergency services. I’ve been advised that going to a small airline like Rex is the best option, love to hear if anyone has any advice.
thanks in advance
If RFDS/Aeromed is your goal, Rex is not the pathway to getting there. Those operators want single-pilot IFR, night hours and roles where you've had to make decisions/manage pressure. Kindergarden for aeromed is GAM, Aviair, Chartair, Hardies, Hinterland, Seair, Airlink.
The piston/turbine part is irrelevant, plenty of drivers are getting their first turbine gig at RFDS. Night and single pilot IFR is the experience you need to chase.