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Old 3rd May 2002, 02:41
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Canadiankid
 
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Breakvisual,

It is difficult to find a float job anywhere in the world with a bare bones endorsement, not to mention low TT. Get the endorsement as cheap as you can and then start looking for work. Here in Canada you usually need 50 hours on floats before anyone will touch you (insurance). The loop hole is you can fly freight and empty legs without the 50 hours. Many float drivers in Canada started this way. The hiring season for floats in Canada is right now, and most slots have probably been filled. You would also need a VISA to work here which can be tricky, but it can be done.

The Maldives will let anyone with a licence fly in their country. You have to do a simple conversion and a ride. The test took me 15 minutes and then a 30 minute checkout with a training captain on the otter. I only wish the JAA was that simple!!! Anyways, start bugging the operators in Male and do some asking around in Aus. There are quite a few boys from down under that have flown there and the industry is small.

Good luck
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