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Old 26th Apr 2002, 11:37
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HELIPORT,

Unfortunately I do not have the answer and nor has anyone else.
The lenght of time between obtaining a CPL(H) licence and finding a position is highly variable and it is very difficult to estimate and in my opinion comes down to getting a lucky break somewhere from someone. This is not a problem if you are in it for the longhaul and have lots of patience and in the case you are married an understanding wife who has lots of patience as well.
I do not think that upcoming heli pilots realise how difficult it is to actually find a position once they get their licence.
I have had the same problem it has taken me 6 years to get full time flying employment and I travelled halfway around the world to finally get one.
I do not want to be pessimistic but rather tell the facts how I think they are.
Safe flying
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