Victa, agree with most everything said before and it can be a fun way to gain experience; but the following is the minimum checklist you need to tick-off before even considering flying dirt-darts!
1. Pay - should be about A$20 per load (or more) (less tax if they are legit)
2. Insurance - make sure the machine is insured and you are
named on ther policy personally.
3. Workcover - make sure they have a workcover policy in place as if you are injured TO or FROM or AT WORK, you will be covered.
4. Reputation - talk to others away from the operation and make sure they haven't got the usual bad name etc. Remember; the mud will stick, and finally,
5. Airmanship - try to maintain your own personal high standard of professionalism and airmanship REGARDLESS of what they try to convince you to do.
If you can do these things, you should not only gain a few hours but you might have a bit of fun and earn a few buck along the way!
Good Luck
