Pearl/Aerorescue
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Whats the go with Pearl and Aerorescue both looking for new Chief Pilots? Is there some kind of issue going on inside this company? Always thought of them as stable and at the top of GA in this country. Thinking of applying, but is there any internal politics one should be aware of?
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There are internal politics in every company, dont concern yourself with Pearl and /or Aerorescue, they are a couple of the better GA companies to work for. I think youll find KL (Pearls Cp) is very close to retirement, and last time I spoke with him he was possibly making a move back to Perth. As for Aerorescue, I cant be too sure.
Hope it helps
Hope it helps
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Crackatoon. What a crock.
People are not leaving in droves, however finding the right people for the jobs is probably making things tough. This has led to a number of people not making the grade and being asked to move on. Others have, in the current market, found greener grass and have shot through.
Many of the pilots in the company (Pearl) have been around for more than 3 - 4 years. The pay is good (about +$60,000pa) and we are pretty well looked after. Of course, as in any company, there are those that are not effective in their roles which leads to people getting frustrated with the way things are run, but overall you could do far worse.
Give them a go.
People are not leaving in droves, however finding the right people for the jobs is probably making things tough. This has led to a number of people not making the grade and being asked to move on. Others have, in the current market, found greener grass and have shot through.
Many of the pilots in the company (Pearl) have been around for more than 3 - 4 years. The pay is good (about +$60,000pa) and we are pretty well looked after. Of course, as in any company, there are those that are not effective in their roles which leads to people getting frustrated with the way things are run, but overall you could do far worse.
Give them a go.
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Most People I know in Pearl are happy with things. EBA time so always a few annoyed. Hey JarJar how is the wee Fooker treatin ya.
Any one thinking of joining Pearl it is a good place to work and with a good training standard.
Any one thinking of joining Pearl it is a good place to work and with a good training standard.
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Hey toodogs,
so salary about $60 grand pa. What aircraft type doesn't enter the equation?
What about two crew ops, all captains or does the FO get the same salary.
Honest questions, as on the face of it, it sounds a great gig for a new FO (if you have them).
so salary about $60 grand pa. What aircraft type doesn't enter the equation?
What about two crew ops, all captains or does the FO get the same salary.
Honest questions, as on the face of it, it sounds a great gig for a new FO (if you have them).
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First year Captains Kingair or Metro is:
Base salary: $51,350 plus
PACR allowance: $2,114
Remote area allowance: $6,921 (also avail in DN)
Jeppesen allowance: $243
Total: $60,628
Base salaray goes up (at the moment by 2% p.a. plus 6% after 3 years service).
Metro FOs are earning something in the order of $42,500.
Mostly FO positions are being filled with QANTAS cadets at the moment so BE20 captain positions are probably where you start and then move on to Metro Captain if you want. You're frozen in your position and base for 2 years and there is a pro-rata bond of $9 - $12K reducing from 6 months into your employment ending at $0 after the two year period.
KingAir flying is contract charter (in Port Hedland) and aeromed in Katherine and Gove and aeromed/charter in Darwin. I think about 2,500TT required with 500 multi command (100 multi command at night for aeromed) and Port Hedland is less stringent (on the night hours).
Metro is all contract charter and a little ad-hoc charter in Darwin and Alice Springs.
You'll only fly about 4-500hrs a year and mostly do about 30 hour duty weeks. Not too stressful, however aeromed is standby at home and takes up a fair chunk of your life. It's decent flying and conditions (hopefully going to get a little more dough soon
) and is for anyone who can give a couple of years of honest service.
A happy employee!
Base salary: $51,350 plus
PACR allowance: $2,114
Remote area allowance: $6,921 (also avail in DN)
Jeppesen allowance: $243
Total: $60,628
Base salaray goes up (at the moment by 2% p.a. plus 6% after 3 years service).
Metro FOs are earning something in the order of $42,500.
Mostly FO positions are being filled with QANTAS cadets at the moment so BE20 captain positions are probably where you start and then move on to Metro Captain if you want. You're frozen in your position and base for 2 years and there is a pro-rata bond of $9 - $12K reducing from 6 months into your employment ending at $0 after the two year period.
KingAir flying is contract charter (in Port Hedland) and aeromed in Katherine and Gove and aeromed/charter in Darwin. I think about 2,500TT required with 500 multi command (100 multi command at night for aeromed) and Port Hedland is less stringent (on the night hours).
Metro is all contract charter and a little ad-hoc charter in Darwin and Alice Springs.
You'll only fly about 4-500hrs a year and mostly do about 30 hour duty weeks. Not too stressful, however aeromed is standby at home and takes up a fair chunk of your life. It's decent flying and conditions (hopefully going to get a little more dough soon
) and is for anyone who can give a couple of years of honest service.A happy employee!
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A company that pays a Remote Allowance is obviously one that values it employees. I Bet that there are not many other GA companies that go down that track.
And if you stay for the three years an effective 4% pay rise for each year of service. Better than some.
Mate, great to see a happy GA guy.
And if you stay for the three years an effective 4% pay rise for each year of service. Better than some.
Mate, great to see a happy GA guy.
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Aerorescue
Jarjar and Toodogs, all very good and interesting information, thank you for sharing that with us.
Personally I am more interested in the Aerorescue position so any information forthcoming regarding that aspect of the company would be appreciated. I understand it is a very new part of Paspaley so information is probably pretty thin on the ground, but anything at all would be helpful.
Thanks again.
Personally I am more interested in the Aerorescue position so any information forthcoming regarding that aspect of the company would be appreciated. I understand it is a very new part of Paspaley so information is probably pretty thin on the ground, but anything at all would be helpful.
Thanks again.
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Make No Mistake.....
Both Aerorescue (SAR) and Aeromed (Air Ambulance) are NOT...GA. They are "Specialised"
They both are very demanding when you're dealing with people on the other end !! with very limited information and notice available ....especially the SAR
Good effort, keep it up ladies and gents
Smoothie
Both Aerorescue (SAR) and Aeromed (Air Ambulance) are NOT...GA. They are "Specialised"
They both are very demanding when you're dealing with people on the other end !! with very limited information and notice available ....especially the SAR
Good effort, keep it up ladies and gents
Smoothie
Reinforcing what Aerocat said, if you are counting the hours in your log, look elsewhere, just staying current in the aircraft is occupying a large part of these guys time through constant study. Pearl itself is a better place to gain experience.
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Aerorescue - Newsflash
Newsflash
New RPT service in a Dornier 328 will be provided from Perth to Tjuntjuntjarra announced will keep pilots current.
In the Tjuntjun Tjabber Newspaper, community director Mr. I. Baird said that he looked forward to the mutually beneficial service.
New RPT service in a Dornier 328 will be provided from Perth to Tjuntjuntjarra announced will keep pilots current.
In the Tjuntjun Tjabber Newspaper, community director Mr. I. Baird said that he looked forward to the mutually beneficial service.
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Hmmmmm....Yes, new RPT services
Yes m-dot, I read that too.
It was just below the article talking up the new operator who has just bought a couple of the old Concordes, and since recent approval for supersonic flight over the desert areas has been given, is going to start an east coast service to Meekatharra with them!!!
It was just below the article talking up the new operator who has just bought a couple of the old Concordes, and since recent approval for supersonic flight over the desert areas has been given, is going to start an east coast service to Meekatharra with them!!!
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Gentlemen, whilst I am up for a laugh and a little fun I am asking a serious question here.
Also, I am well aware the actual flying hours are low on this type of operation, but I am specifically asking about the recently advertised Chief Pilot position for AeroRescue. If anyone can give me specific information it would be appreciated, and why this position has become available at all would be of interest. Why did the current CP leave?
Sorry to hark on, but having been out of the country for quite some time and only just returned it seemed PPRuNe might give be a suitable medium for enquiries. Closing date tomorrow so have to decide whether to apply pretty quick!
To those who have taken the trouble to send me messages, thank you.
Also, I am well aware the actual flying hours are low on this type of operation, but I am specifically asking about the recently advertised Chief Pilot position for AeroRescue. If anyone can give me specific information it would be appreciated, and why this position has become available at all would be of interest. Why did the current CP leave?
Sorry to hark on, but having been out of the country for quite some time and only just returned it seemed PPRuNe might give be a suitable medium for enquiries. Closing date tomorrow so have to decide whether to apply pretty quick!
To those who have taken the trouble to send me messages, thank you.
Surely you should apply, ask some questions at the interview (if you get one), and decide later if you want the job or not. No harm applying for a job you altimately turn down.