The dream is very different to the reality. Drought has decemated the industry to the point where in a few years (if it rains) there will be a shortage of pilots once again. Last year to my knowledge 2-3 ag ratings where done. Says it all really. Your chances are slim to nil at best in the present conditions, regardless of your ability if the works not there no job. For an ag 2 doubly so. Most employers see them as a liabilty and very expensive on the insurance front.
I,m not saying don,t have a serious look before committing but your heart must be in it 100% as you,ll be mixing/loading and working under alot of trucks and equipment before an opportunity.
Most ag 2,s do (their time) with many long days spent driving a trailor rather than an aircraft. Have a talk to Worayl Airservices in Leongatha.
Q/ -1 what are my chances of employment after the rating?.
(A licence to learn)
Q/ -2 Do i really have the will and self determination to do this??
(I,m still asking myself that one)
Anyway let us know of your decision.
Hope i provided something of substance?
M
