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300 hours TT minimum for the drop zone I fly for. Although the pay is poor its still paid work, and we currently have enough pilots, unfortunately volunteering to fly for free won't help. We employ commercially qualified pilots so pay for that. It can be hard work so it's deserved.
The only way to get in at our place is to visit and get your face known. You don't have to visit loads but in the 2 years I've been there they haven't taken anyone on, just off the back of an email or phone call.