I have noticed that getting a job flying helicopters lately isn't that difficult. However, all my time has been in twins with a good bit of IFR experience but it was my impression that the industry as a whole was demanding pilots. Someone said earlier that a "generalist" is in more demand than someone specialized; I would probably agree. I have seen many job advertisements wanting pilots with long-line, firefighting, seismic, etc., experience. I don't have the aforementioned but I believe if I did, I would be in greater demand.
I do, however, believe that better times for helicopter pilots are coming but I also believe we should give lots of credit and thanks to those who came before us; they have been dealt a crappy hand for many years and deserve better.
Thanks to all you "senior" guys.
