CIR vs NVFR. Operators Perspective
I currently hold a CIR and NVFR rating restricted to circuit operations. (TTMRA) I intend to head north for work shortly, but am keen to hear some pros and cons from a CP/Operators perspective for holding a NVFR vs a current CIR.
I understand the CAO requirements for a charter operation under NVFR requires a CIR anyway. I'm guessing its rare this actually happens, but for aircraft repositioning etc companies seem to want you to have the NVFR as I've heard of a few missing out on positions due to them not having one.
I intend to keep my CIR current, however I do not have 10 hours PIC x-country under NVFR. Would most employers allow me to complete this if they wanted me to operate under NVFR?
Quite simply, I don't really have enough cash for my NVFR, the test alone is gonna cost me around $1200. At the same time, I don't really wanna pack up my gear for Darwin without covering all my bases for possible employment.