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Old 27th Aug 2006, 09:00
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VeeAny
 
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>I was just wondering, as a helicopter pilot how many hours per week do you work?

Typically 5 days a week with 0730 departures and 1930 finishes.

>and how many of these are flying?

some days 1.2hrs flying, others (like tomorrow) 8hrs flying, 16 sectors shortest 15nm longest 240nm with a 150nm over water leg.

>What do you do while you arnt flying?

Flight planning or organising maintenance, Drinking (after shutdown of course).

>I was also wondering what kind of holiday entitlement you guys get?

4 weeks paid per year.

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