Surveillance Australia...question?

[PVC Pants]

Does anyone know how to obtain a "Marine Operators Licence"??? Apparently this is a requirement for an "Observer" position with Surveillance Australia.. .. .Also...are there any Ppruners out there who are/have been employed by Surveillance Australia? I would love to hear any comments from Observers and Pilots <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" /> . .. .Thanx gang!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />

[Zarg]

Hi, PVC!. .. .Contact the Australian Communications Authority (ACA)in Adelaide - 08-84025800 - and tell them that you want a Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP). They will provide you with a textbook (approx. $10) and then sit the theory exam.. .. .Alternatively, suggest you contact the South Australia Sea Rescue Squadron on 08-82955072 or Australian Volunteer Coastguard (North Haven) 08-82484482 and they will guide you through the procedures required.. .. .In fact, do the second, first!. .. .Best of luck! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" />. . . . <small>[ 17 March 2002, 02:02: Message edited by: Zarg ]</small>

[JEROME JAMES]

Always knew you were bit of a "peeping tom" PV !!

[hoss]

PVC,. .The flying is fantastic, the crews that you will fly with are great. I have lots of good memories from my Surveillance flying, best wishes should you go for it.. .Hoss <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" /> [email protected]

[sprucegoose]

I used to work there PVC...drop me a line.

[coomacowboy]

I got a mate who flies there PVC. I can give him a call if you like.

[F111]

PVC you can be my observer anytime <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

[Capt Vegemite]

(Gulp)....could this mean you're coming to Darwin? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="tongue.gif" />

[JEROME JAMES]

Hey PV !!!!. .Another good thing about the job is that the Aircraft are all airconditioned I beleive?. .So that means you can take a cask of Banrock with you on board during your shift and it'll stay COLD!!!!!. .Giddyup!!!!!

[redsnail]

JJ, the aircon ain't that good in the Islanders/Shrike/F406 (better than nothing though).... Now the Dash 8 is another story.. .PVC, I too have worked for them.

[PVC Pants]

WOW! Thanx for the replies guys...y'all been very helpful <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" /> . .ZARG - Thanx for the phone contact details, I shall be getting onto them this week.. .SPRUCIE & REDDO - I have just sent an email to you both...cheers.. .COOMA - Is your mate an "Observer"? If so, I would luuurrrvv some info on the interviewing process/training etc, if possible hon.. .F111 & VEGE - hehehehe <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> . .HOSS - Thanx also...nice to hear positive comments.. .JJ - ya lil rascal <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />

[Lefthanded_Rock_Thrower]

You should ask the question, " Why do they have such a high turn over of crews if they are so good to work for ?", I've worked for them also, the Flying was fun, but, there's always a but,it is without a doubt the worst work enviroment I have seen in my short few years.

[sexkitten118]

Because who owns surv aust? answer NJS! . .Reddo must disagree with you about the airconditioning on the dash, its good at keeping the air circulating but that is about all.. . . . <small>[ 21 March 2002, 05:58: Message edited by: sexkitten ]</small>