Translation of the ad for the likes of whagi warrior and all those others that hink that Ag employers are the salt of the earth.
Wanted:
Ag II with nil accident history.
Must have been mixer/driver, and have all CASA, AAAA and state gov't ag dept accreditation, BWA,
Must own car and have drivers licence endorsed for heavy vehicles
Must be willing to work as mixer/driver for other real ag pilots for mixer/loader wages, casual, part time minimum rates.
must wash planes for other pilots/owner & wife's car
must be prepared to ignore part 48, even as it applies to the Ag industry
must be prepared to smell bad, and must not be frightened of working with dangerous chemicals with a minimum of PPE.
May be allowed to ferry planes from time to time
Must not let any family considerations affect work availability, this is a 24/7/365 job
Must be prepared to live in substandard accommodation in remote locations, at moderate rental costs (to you).
Must smoke 60 a day (optional for rollie smokers).
Must still have the bright enthusiasm of a true vocation in the industry.
Must not have had the spirit ground out of them yet, we will do this for you.
When asked to jump, must ask "how high"?.... whilst on the way up.