GA requirements

[sdvetha]

what are the job requirements for a GA job? say if i did uni course with the pilot graduate certificate at swinburne would that be enough?

[redsnail]

As you can imagine, GA encompasses all from scenic flights to aerial survey to flying doctor and other such flying.

However, it looks like you want to know what you need for your first job. Bare in mind that while you're doing your first job, you'll be looking ahead for the next one so it's best to have all your ducks in a row.

Obviously you'll need a CPL. If you don't have an CIR then get a NVFR done. In fact, even if you have your instrument rating, get your night VFR done. Reason? Slightly different recency requirements.

Dangerous Goods awareness certificate.
First Aid certificate is a useful addition.

If you're planning on scenic flying, (eg Kununurra etc) then a minibus driver's licence is very useful. Different states have different requirements.

Ideally, you'll have your ATPL subjects done, if not, you'll do them during the Wet season.

If you can, fly a C206 or something. Get a couple of hours on it. C206s and C210s are the work horses in the outback.
When you're out hour building, go somewhere interesting. Set challenges for yourself.

However, the main thing for GA is that every one knows every one. So don't be a dick head during your training, work hard and enjoy it.

Good luck.

[flyhighspeed300]

you need to pay for a JAA Frozen ATPL

[redsnail]

flyhighspeed300, attention to key information points is essential for a pilot.
You'll note the OP is in Australia and talking about GA.
Not JAA.

[sdvetha]

thanks for the info!

I'm pretty sure I'd get my CPL and have my ATPL subjects completed through the course I was taking about :)

[redsnail]

I am pretty sure you will too.
However, make sure you're not paying over the odds for those items.
Meaning, you aren't paying for too many extras you won't need.

If it's a certificate, then that's ok (I know nothing about the course). However, as with any thing you are the customer so shop around.

I am not sure if it's available online, but download a copy of the syllabus as set out by CASA. I mean the PPL, CPL, IR etc as well as the theory.

Add up the hours and then work out the maths.

I haven't flown in Oz for 10 years now so a bit out of the loop with respect to who's doing what and where now.