What Kinda Job Add Is That?

[TOPendFLYER]

23 SEPTEMBER 2009
Senior Base Pilot.
********** requires the services of an experienced and motivated pilot to assist the Chief Pilot with operational matters.
The position is a mix of management and flying duties therefore requires office skills and an above average understanding of CASA requirements respective to remote Charter operations, and compliance.
The successful applicant will have an absolute minimum of 1000 hrs total, with 400 hrs multi, excluding instructional time, and a current instrument rating with renewals.
**********is a long established scenic flight company based in Jab*** N.T. we fly predominantly G8 Airvans, and a C310. Expansion is likely.
Motivation to apply for this job should not be based on gaining big hours on a twin, rather the opportunity to work in a stable environment and gain skills that will lead to management qualifications in general aviation.
A generous package is offered which includes a rent free unit suitable for a couple (but not children).
Applications by Email only, should be made direct to,******************** what the?

[framer]

A fairly descriptive one. No doubt as to what they are loking for. Probably trying to find someone who wants to remain in GA rather than hour builders......does that answer your question?

[VH-XXX]

It's realistic and not fluffy. Some other operators should try the same once in a while, that way people are not dis-illusioned when they first start there.

[Hasselhof]

'cause no one has ever ended up disillusioned with that operator before :rolleyes:

[The_Pharoah]

just out of curiosity, what would that position 'theoretically' pay? Given its not just a line pilot role but more operational ('deputy' chief pilot perhaps??), I'd expect a higher salary but thats just me.

[AussieNick]

just out of curiosity's sake, I'm reading that ad as a managerial role with the occasional flight is required. So, would the operator have to pay on the AFAP award, or since your not employed as a "pilot" they could pay based on just the office duties. So you would expect that they would pay around the $38k mark, BUT they offer free rent on what sounds like a 2 bedroom place, so that could drop down to what, $30k

Could be a good job for someone who is interested in the day to day operations of a charter company, maybe someone who will be looking at starting their own company down the track

[The_Pharoah]

$30k? yikes :eek:

[gettin' there]

$30k? yikes http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/eek.gif


I think you would find it pays more than that.

[Mach E Avelli]

That advert is a whole lot more informative than another one that recently appeared for a Chief Pilot. At least it told applicants which company, where it was located what was involved in the job, if not how much money was on offer.

In this other advert, the salary was vague but certainly indicated that it was for something a bit more than your average C210 operation. But with no minimum qualifications listed, no idea of the type of aircraft, no location. Surely they could remain suitably secretive but still state turboprop, jet, big town, bush town etc.

The recruiters will either be wasting a lot of time on this one or maybe it's some kind of fishing trip?

[the air up there]

The pay would be interesting to see. I'll put a weeks wages(not that much:}) that it would be far better than average. If you can do the job.

They say they are a scenic company but require someone with remote area charter experience. And plans of expansion, anyone would think they are trying to get out of the scenic game with the 310 there.

[tmpffisch]

Mach E Avelli
Shocking advertisement. I hope they got advertisements from every pilot and his dog.


Chief Pilot
A rare opportunity presents itself to join this Queensland based company. $100K +



Best a little googling can find is the same person does hiring for Aviation Ground Handling (http://www.avgh.com.au/)

[XanaduX]

Chief Pilot
A rare opportunity presents itself to join this Queensland based company. $100K +

Guessing that their website is this, High Altitude Solutions (http://www.highaltitudesolutions.com.au/) (from the email address), it appears that they are a human resources agency.

[Mach E Avelli]

Await the telephone interview, conducted by 17 year old HR newly-graduated chicky-babe. Something along the lines of:

17 y.o. HR chick: "Mr Mach, why did you apply for this job?"
Mach E: "I need the money"
17 y.o. HR chick: "And what would your salary expectations be?"
Mach E: "I am not a greedy man - enough to keep the ex-wives off my case and some left over for occasional recreational drug usage would do it"
17 y.o. HR chick: "Mr Mach, tell us why you would be the best person for this job"
Mach E: "Cos I am the greatest"
17 y.o. HR chick: "What would you describe as your greatest strengths?"
Mach E: Most everything - have you got all night?"
17 y.o. HR chick: "And what would you describe as your greatest weaknesses?"
Mach E: Blondes and the bottle, not necessarily in that order"
17 y.o. HR chick: "And if you do get the job, where do you see yourself in 5 years time?"
Mach E: "As far away from aeroplanes as I can get, on the deck of my boat, half way through a bottle of good red and you in my arms, babe - by the way, can you cook?"

Some operators really believe that they can screen out unsuitable candidates by paying recruiting agencies to ask these inane questions. Does it cut the other way? Do good candidates sometimes decide during or after an interview that insults their intelligence not to proceed with their application?

[ausflyer]

Hey "mach",
I almost spilt my drink.............keep em coming. Great to see some humour here and not just the ****e slinging that abounds more often than not:D
Cheer's,
Aus:ok:

[wrongwayaround]

Mach,

that was pretty funny.

Though my weakness is brunette :ok:

[YELOSUB]

Goodone Mate

Keep em comin:ok:

[Jock p]

Hmm Might be West Wing

I hear they've had a change of jockey this week

[mates rates]

What's happening at Westwing?

[Mr. Hat]

"High Altitude" hey... reminds me of a previous pprune era..:}

[Horatio Leafblower]

You must be older than you look, Mr Hat... but let's not be Stefan it up for anyone else :}

[framer]

That Wood be terrible.