I have just copied this from the tread: So, who wants to be a cojoe. As I am still curious to find out what else one could/should to do to get into full time flying.
Here follows a recent advertisement one that seems to circulate every 6 months and to which I have apply for every time, updating them with my qualifications and hours.. .________________________________. .HELICOPTER CO-PILOTS. .Company "X" requires enthusiastic individuals seeking long term career opportunity. Min. 500 hrs [H] command plus IREX. Preference given to candidates with current ATPL and turbine experience. For application form please contact:XYZ
Here follows a list of my flying qualifications:
Hold a current Australian CPL(H) + ATPL(H) theory + IREX theory(`93)
Hold a current European CPL(H) + ATPL(H) theory + IR (H)rating(`97-'98)
Hold a current European and Australian class 1 medical certificates.
Have flown: piston and turbine helicopters.
Total helicopter flying time, 960 hours (850 hours PIC ) of which 590 hours single- and multi engine turbine including 5 hours night flying.
Low flying and gas turbine certificate.
Completed a Cockpit Resource Management course in the U.K.
Have been involved in sightseeing,surveying, filming and presently flying parttime corporate Ops.. ._____________________
So what is wrong with this picture?. .Can any of you tell me what it is because Company "X" won't.
I am still looking for that full time position.
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