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I'm considering applying for the rnzaf as a pilot officer. Can anyone give any info on
a) recruiting at the moment
b) job prospects - how much and what type of flying do you get to do on different a/c types (including choppers)? Are P-3's as boring as I assume? (flying over... water, water, water, then returning to base!)
c) what do you do when not flying? Do you have effectively a second job when you're not flying?
Any replies gratefully recieved!
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a) recruiting at the moment
b) job prospects - how much and what type of flying do you get to do on different a/c types (including choppers)? Are P-3's as boring as I assume? (flying over... water, water, water, then returning to base!)
c) what do you do when not flying? Do you have effectively a second job when you're not flying?
Any replies gratefully recieved!
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.....make no mistake you'll be flying with great people doing some of the most rewarding flying possible but if you are serious about military flying NZ is not the place to be....
whether your motivation is ultimately airlines or not, you should consider australia and the UK.
as of dec 01 the rnzaf will consist of 19 helicopters and 13 aeroplanes. that equates to 2.5 squadrons in a real service.
oh, and if you go abroad...you may find a population who appreciates your effort and a govt who gives you the technology to do it without compromising your safety.
dont look back....it a fantastic way to start you career...but don't do it nz.
whether your motivation is ultimately airlines or not, you should consider australia and the UK.
as of dec 01 the rnzaf will consist of 19 helicopters and 13 aeroplanes. that equates to 2.5 squadrons in a real service.
oh, and if you go abroad...you may find a population who appreciates your effort and a govt who gives you the technology to do it without compromising your safety.
dont look back....it a fantastic way to start you career...but don't do it nz.
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I quite agree with mrfish.
Having spent sometime in the mob it WAS by far the most rewarding flying i have ever done.
The RNZAF, sadly, is in decline and Aussie/ UK are better options if you are eligible.
The P3 is not a boring aircraft to fly. It is in fact very rewarding pilotwise and adventure wise. If lowlevel is your thing, apart from helicopters (another potent flying machine)the P3 is your bag!!
Having spent sometime in the mob it WAS by far the most rewarding flying i have ever done.
The RNZAF, sadly, is in decline and Aussie/ UK are better options if you are eligible.
The P3 is not a boring aircraft to fly. It is in fact very rewarding pilotwise and adventure wise. If lowlevel is your thing, apart from helicopters (another potent flying machine)the P3 is your bag!!
