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You will find that the two main types of helos used are MD-500Cs, with a few D models around and R-22s. I was talking to some people today actually about the state of the industry in Western Samoa and that region and they expect it to pick up in about a months time. The Chinese have just bought up a whole lot of boats recently so that might be an avenue to look into as well. There are three main areas I think for tuna helos. The pacific ocean type area, the areas off the coasts of China and Taiwan and then South America.
Most of the companies, from what I undestand, want a pilot mechanic who can fly and fix etc. I think this is pretty much a minimum requirement as all of those that I know are dual rated. When it comes to hours, not sure on that but some others in this forum should be able to enlighten you.
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