Minimum requirments for RFDS
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Minimum requirments for RFDS
What are the minimum requirements for joining RFDS, in particular, for the PC12?
Total hours, licence and ratings held, turbine time, age?
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Total hours, licence and ratings held, turbine time, age?
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I am resurrecting this post in an attempt to find what would be the maximum age the RFDS would consider for an applicant (tried to ask the question on another thread, but I was obviously interrupting someone elses private conversation!).
I have looked through the web sites listed above, but to no avail.
I'm thinking that for an "older" applicant, the age v. type of experience/hours factor and motivation would be big players.
Would appreciate any feedback from those already in the system who may also have knowledge of the recruiting process.
I have looked through the web sites listed above, but to no avail.
I'm thinking that for an "older" applicant, the age v. type of experience/hours factor and motivation would be big players.
Would appreciate any feedback from those already in the system who may also have knowledge of the recruiting process.
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Hans,
Thanks. Does the RFDS look favourable on the "older" applicant, or does it bias it's selection toward the younger guys?
In my case I would be definitely deemed too old for the airlines. More importantly, I can honestly put my hand on my heart and say that I am not interested in airline flying (too old, you see!). I would find the RFDS flying much more challenging and ultimately more rewarding (not financially, I know!).
Thanks. Does the RFDS look favourable on the "older" applicant, or does it bias it's selection toward the younger guys?
In my case I would be definitely deemed too old for the airlines. More importantly, I can honestly put my hand on my heart and say that I am not interested in airline flying (too old, you see!). I would find the RFDS flying much more challenging and ultimately more rewarding (not financially, I know!).
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Stability
As the RFDS flying is specialised, and they need continuity, and stability, I think an older person would be welcomed.
I know of one bloke who flew for the RFDS until age 59.
I know of one bloke who flew for the RFDS until age 59.
