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Old 3rd Jan 2015, 07:17
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fly1981
 
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Solenta's bussiness model targets mostly oil and gas operations. However, there are 1 or 2 other contracts, that have "lower" requirements than the oil contracts. Those contracts are the minority. It is very unlikely you will be hired with less than 1000hrs, 100hrs twin, but not impossible. Right place right time is what it breaks down to. The only thing to keep in mind, if you are hired with low hours, 1000hrs or less, your chances of an upgrade are slim. Most pilots fly less than 400hrs a year, on some fleets much less than 400hrs a year. So not a good hour building option, if that's what you are in it for. Having said that, if you want to work for a very organized company, that operates as close to an airline as operationally possible, Solenta is a very good option. The staff are very efficient in all departments, the training is exceptional, and the aircraft are very well looked after. The salarys are very fair, and the living conditions in the field are good. Solenta is a great company, my personal opinion is, if you are after hours, not a great option, will be a better option when you have more experience, that way progression within the company will be possible. If you have the oil experience requirements:4000tt plus/2500hrs PIC no less than 2000hrs multi PIC, Solenta is really a great option.
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