Not Young, Not Australian, but have FAA ATPL.
Your brave young soul needs as just stated, an FAA Multi rating, and I would suggest Instrument current. FAA Restricted RT. Suitable medical.
Plus I would suggest a minimum of CPL.
As payment in kind counts as remuneration.
This type of work was my lifeblood for many years.
Are you planning VFR or IFR sectors.
A lot of water or a little over water, so survival kit accordingly. Life rafts, etc, etc.
Suitable maps, charts, GPS relevant data bases.
Advice re over-flight permits, as well as landing permissions needs clarification, for non scheduled traffic.
Maintenance of aircraft, spare parts carried, all need attention.
BUT have a great trip, and report back, when all the negative vibes have died down.
Feel free to PM, but there are plenty of more knowledgeable people much closer to you.
glf
Last edited by Gulfstreamaviator; 20th Jul 2013 at 11:10.