You guys really are getting underpaid. I mean check out this ad on AFAP for a heli jockey:
NORTHERN REGION LIFE SAVER RESCUE HELICOPTER
HELICOPTER PILOT (FULL TIME – LISMORE BASED)
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter provides helicopter emergency medical and search & rescue services to the NSW northern region, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to become part of our operations team.
The Northern Region Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Operates Eurocopter – Single Pilot IFR AS365N2 Dauphin Helicopters.
Applications are invited from pilots with the following minimum desirable qualifications:
· Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL-H)
· Command Instrument Rating with 3 renewals
· 2500 flying hours rotary wing
Applicants must satisfy Australian residency conditions.
An Attractive remuneration package – circa $1000, 000 – will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Applications in writing detailing relevant experience including the names of two professional referees will close 5pm 21 March 2008 and should be addressed to:
Chief Pilot
Northern Region
SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd
PO Box 822, Lismore NSW 2480
Email:
[email protected] Fax: 02 6621 4288
An Attractive remuneration package – circa $1000, 000 – will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
That's at least 12 Rex Skippers if I'm not mistaken!
