anvilman
31st Aug 2007, 03:04
[ Moved from Instructors forum, thanks Whirlybird ]
Hi all
I am currently in Aus, but planning to relocate (back) to the UK early next year. By then I should have
- Australian CPL(H), with approx
- 250 hrs TT, 100 PIC, all on R22/R44
- Also have JAA PPL(A) with 120 hrs, lapsed, but that is by the by.
This should allow me to obtain a JAA CPL(H), subject to JAA exams etc, and then start an FI(H) course. I really want to instruct, not just build hours, and enjoy teaching theory etc. I can see a long term future doing it, either full or part time.
Would welcome any comments, views, similar experiences on any of the following:
- current/projected general level of opportunies, or not, for ~300 hr first time heli instructors (south or west England)?
- what are peoples views on age when starting out as an instructor (I will be 37 next year)?
- is there a preference for full or part time instructors? I sense there are many of you doing the part time route?
- are there large variations in work between summer and winter? (in Sydney, the demand is somewhat more even throughout the year)
- is it better to do more charter work before doing FIC, to give yourself more hours, or is it better just to get on with it and do the FIC as soon as you are able?
Really appreciate any thoughts. Many thanks.
Hi all
I am currently in Aus, but planning to relocate (back) to the UK early next year. By then I should have
- Australian CPL(H), with approx
- 250 hrs TT, 100 PIC, all on R22/R44
- Also have JAA PPL(A) with 120 hrs, lapsed, but that is by the by.
This should allow me to obtain a JAA CPL(H), subject to JAA exams etc, and then start an FI(H) course. I really want to instruct, not just build hours, and enjoy teaching theory etc. I can see a long term future doing it, either full or part time.
Would welcome any comments, views, similar experiences on any of the following:
- current/projected general level of opportunies, or not, for ~300 hr first time heli instructors (south or west England)?
- what are peoples views on age when starting out as an instructor (I will be 37 next year)?
- is there a preference for full or part time instructors? I sense there are many of you doing the part time route?
- are there large variations in work between summer and winter? (in Sydney, the demand is somewhat more even throughout the year)
- is it better to do more charter work before doing FIC, to give yourself more hours, or is it better just to get on with it and do the FIC as soon as you are able?
Really appreciate any thoughts. Many thanks.