There is also talk of the APF introducing a parachute drop rating for pilots in the future however I'll believe it when I see it.
as of 01/07/10 you'll have to believe it..... jump ratings & class B maintenance
http://www.casa.gov.au/wcmswr/_asset...09/casa405.pdf
Also Struggler, in oz the simplest way to cover the 10 hour requirement is use a
C210, as most DZ's will accept time on a more complicated machine to cover the
simpler types, in other words 10hrs 210 will cover the 206 & 182 and it'll also
come in handy to have the 10hrs 210 if you end up going north for that first
charter job