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Old 12th May 2003, 09:28
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Best thing to do, get down (or up) to Nowra and talk to people. As mentioned above, you will have people that don't like the job and want to get out, BUT make your own mind up and talk to lots of pilots.

Certainly the best job ever in my opinion. As the only (or one of two) pilots on a ship and you are it as far as the ship's aviation asset goes. Much better than being part of the herd on a jet or truckie sqn. Especially when as a junior officer the captain is looking to you for advice on how to employ the aircraft.

Nowra runs a work experience program, but don't take any c$$p from recruiting as they sometimes lose the focus as to what the ADF needs, ie pilots and lots of them! I can pointn you towards a phone number if you want. email if required.

Cheers- good luck!
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