Moving away from instructing at 600TT - But where?
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Moving away from instructing at 600TT - But where?
600TT, ME-CIR, FIR, 70 Multi command
Anyone know of any charter/scenic/etc companies that are looking for pilots at the moment? (Anywhere in Australia, I don't mind)
I've emailed quite a few companies and none have responded.
(I know I'd be better of driving north than just emailing, but I can't afford this)
Any info would be appreciated.
Anyone know of any charter/scenic/etc companies that are looking for pilots at the moment? (Anywhere in Australia, I don't mind)
I've emailed quite a few companies and none have responded.
(I know I'd be better of driving north than just emailing, but I can't afford this)
Any info would be appreciated.
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Try grabbing a copy of the Aerospace yearbook (Yaffa). They have a good listing of operators and their aircraft types, addresses and names etc.
I used the same yearbook over 15 years ago to target the right employers and it worked then...
Saved me a lot of stamps at least by not chasing companies that I obviously could not fly for.
I used the same yearbook over 15 years ago to target the right employers and it worked then...
Saved me a lot of stamps at least by not chasing companies that I obviously could not fly for.
I'd be making calls too, rather than emails, at least for initial contact. Sometimes it can be very difficult to get through to the important (they like to think so 
) people, but perseverence does pay off.
It's also quite rare to hear of companies "looking for pilots", rather the jobs are snapped up by Johnny on the spot.
A few companies that would be worth a call, in the order my brain recalls them:
Gulfline, Karumba;
Cape Air Transport, Horn Island;
some company using (used??) a 206/210 out of Aurukun;
Oasis Air, Halls Creek
Slingair, Kunnunurra
Alligator, as above
dude at Fitzroy Crossing, can't remember name
Broome Aviation, Broome strangely enough
King Leopold Air, Broome
Golden Eagle, Derby
Polar Aviation, Port Hedland maybe
Ord Air, Wyndham
NAC, Darwin et al
Maybe Hardy Aviation, not sure what their story is
There's plenty more around, but that should get you started.
Also, very important, if you call and can't get through to the chief pilot or whoever, never discount the person answering the phone. Quite often they are pilots who not long ago were in the same boat as you, and often can influence who is hired next. Ask about other companies you could try, what sort of hours they look for, etc.
Now, get off your @rse and do some work yourself!!
) people, but perseverence does pay off.It's also quite rare to hear of companies "looking for pilots", rather the jobs are snapped up by Johnny on the spot.
A few companies that would be worth a call, in the order my brain recalls them:
Gulfline, Karumba;
Cape Air Transport, Horn Island;
some company using (used??) a 206/210 out of Aurukun;
Oasis Air, Halls Creek
Slingair, Kunnunurra
Alligator, as above
dude at Fitzroy Crossing, can't remember name
Broome Aviation, Broome strangely enough
King Leopold Air, Broome
Golden Eagle, Derby
Polar Aviation, Port Hedland maybe
Ord Air, Wyndham
NAC, Darwin et al
Maybe Hardy Aviation, not sure what their story is
There's plenty more around, but that should get you started.
Also, very important, if you call and can't get through to the chief pilot or whoever, never discount the person answering the phone. Quite often they are pilots who not long ago were in the same boat as you, and often can influence who is hired next. Ask about other companies you could try, what sort of hours they look for, etc.
Now, get off your @rse and do some work yourself!!
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grrowler's mentioned some operators...get up there and get in their face. It's the only way to go.
Unfortunately it means taking a punt, but that is the way it is.
Good luck!
Unfortunately it means taking a punt, but that is the way it is.
Good luck!
Whilst on the topic...
I'm in the process of compiling a list of operators to send out resumes to and am getting a little frustrated trying to get the names of the Chief Pilot or a worthwhile contact name to address a resume to and to ask for when making the phone call.
I hate ringing and asking "Who is the CP? or "Can I talk to the CP?" as you sound like you haven't really researched the company properly. Is there any other way?
And axle61, make sure you call up after you've sent a resume (by post), email will almost never do the trick. Try and time your phone call for a few days after you think your resume will arrive. Even as just a line pilot I used to always spend a few minutes talking to guys if they seemed decent and polite on the phone. They might be able to give you good goss on other companies in the area as well.
Cheers,
TL
I'm in the process of compiling a list of operators to send out resumes to and am getting a little frustrated trying to get the names of the Chief Pilot or a worthwhile contact name to address a resume to and to ask for when making the phone call.
I hate ringing and asking "Who is the CP? or "Can I talk to the CP?" as you sound like you haven't really researched the company properly. Is there any other way?
And axle61, make sure you call up after you've sent a resume (by post), email will almost never do the trick. Try and time your phone call for a few days after you think your resume will arrive. Even as just a line pilot I used to always spend a few minutes talking to guys if they seemed decent and polite on the phone. They might be able to give you good goss on other companies in the area as well.
Cheers,
TL
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GB:
The title was/is 'Aircraft & Aerospace Asia Pacific yearbook'.
I used to get sent the yearbook as part of a subscription deal.
I understand that Yaffa were the last ones to publish the yearbook.
Try yaffa.com.au for a contact email for distribution.
Good Luck.
The title was/is 'Aircraft & Aerospace Asia Pacific yearbook'.
I used to get sent the yearbook as part of a subscription deal.
I understand that Yaffa were the last ones to publish the yearbook.
Try yaffa.com.au for a contact email for distribution.
Good Luck.
Hey Tealady...
I'm still enjoying instructing, but my contract is up in 2 months, simply due to a drop-off in student numbers. As a result, i'm always looking to move onto bigger and better things!
TL
I'm still enjoying instructing, but my contract is up in 2 months, simply due to a drop-off in student numbers. As a result, i'm always looking to move onto bigger and better things!
TL
