RFDS QLD section
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Just like alittle info please, what are best bases to work at in RFDS QLD, ie shifts, lifestlye etc. For example, Yeppoon near Rockhampon looks like a great place to live, but I have heard you fly your b#t off???
Is there an opportunity to move to YBBN after a couple of years?
Any comments would be appreciated
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Is there an opportunity to move to YBBN after a couple of years?
Any comments would be appreciated
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From the amount of times RFDS come here to pick up patients, usually via another town, they do a lot of work out of Rocky, and then depending on patient, may end up going to Brisbane.
Looking at flightaware, the aircraft in QLD don't seem to have a lot of downtime, and with the way the health system is going in the state, it will only mean an increase in workload for the crews.
One thing to take into consideration is the cost of living, especially rent in places like rocky due to the mines and the increase in prices as businesses cash in on the higher wages earned by the FIFO miners.
Any where on the central coast is going to be expensive, Rocky, Mackay, Gladstone, not sure where all the bases are.
Looking at flightaware, the aircraft in QLD don't seem to have a lot of downtime, and with the way the health system is going in the state, it will only mean an increase in workload for the crews.
One thing to take into consideration is the cost of living, especially rent in places like rocky due to the mines and the increase in prices as businesses cash in on the higher wages earned by the FIFO miners.
Any where on the central coast is going to be expensive, Rocky, Mackay, Gladstone, not sure where all the bases are.
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You might not get a choice, from the sounds of things, you'll have to cut your teeth at the country bases first. Speaking with a friend, 5000hrs with RFDS WO is still not enough to get a coastal base straight off.
That said, take a look at their EBA, its on FWA's site. I'm pretty sure they're limited to 650 Flt hrs per 365 days; the planes might be up all the time but they have more than a handful of pilots. Probably doing roughly 110-115 duty per month.
That said, take a look at their EBA, its on FWA's site. I'm pretty sure they're limited to 650 Flt hrs per 365 days; the planes might be up all the time but they have more than a handful of pilots. Probably doing roughly 110-115 duty per month.
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RFDS QLD has seniority so all positions are advertised internally prior to external recruiting. High experience makes no difference other than getting the job in the first place and 5000 hrs would be considered low time with the average recruit more like around 10000 hrs.
Well worth it though, best job in the country, awesome organisation and great flying
Well worth it though, best job in the country, awesome organisation and great flying
'Ducky' yr right about an awesome job, good organization to work for but they do have their issues being multi-sectioned across Oz.
I know the Qld base is or was once upon a time a real 'boys' club once hence the high hrs they sort.
Like the saying goes.....'good if you can get it'
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I know the Qld base is or was once upon a time a real 'boys' club once hence the high hrs they sort.
Like the saying goes.....'good if you can get it'
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Several young & 'light on time' pilots have been given starts in the past & all are doing very well. I have no doubt that others will get a chance in the future.
Once upon a time is right
Several young & 'light on time' pilots have been given starts in the past & all are doing very well. I have no doubt that others will get a chance in the future.
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Quick check of CASA AOC register has the Qld section already approved for charter as below.
Operations: International Operations; Aerial Work; Charter (Charter over 5700 kgs)
All Air Ambulance operations are under review to bring in line with overseas operators.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority - Better safety for air ambulance flights
Operations: International Operations; Aerial Work; Charter (Charter over 5700 kgs)
All Air Ambulance operations are under review to bring in line with overseas operators.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority - Better safety for air ambulance flights
Personally I see the net result of such a move as muted by CASA as being very little as the mission wouldn't change a bit.
Some of the RFDS work is contractual & the conditions imposed within that contract usually far outweigh any CASA pilot hrs req's for Eg in Chtr Cat.
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Some of the RFDS work is contractual & the conditions imposed within that contract usually far outweigh any CASA pilot hrs req's for Eg in Chtr Cat.
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Probably for good reason. The job requires no training and checking qualifications and as a result the CP is pretty much a desk bound paper shuffler. Central also only operate the PC-12 which keeps things nice and simple and they are not known for being good payers.
Still, a good lead-in gig for someone looking to get into CP work.
SN
Still, a good lead-in gig for someone looking to get into CP work.
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Also noticed that they are hunting down a CP for their Sydney operation, although the requirements are a little higher, assume the fleet is larger and a little more complexed than a PC-12. From the JD it looks like the incumbent would be chained to a desk. Out of curiosity any idea what kind of coin these they jobs would be paying - especially to live in Sydney?
'Ducky' the Syd CP job is with the SE Section of the RFDS not QLD & it would be a tuff gig keeping that lot happy! All Multi Eng A/C thru-out that section mainly due contractual requirements & sensible I might add
Not to sure on the remuneration but you would earn it I'd say as the current CP deserves a well earned rest/retirement:-)
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All Multi Eng A/C thru-out that section mainly due contractual requirements & sensible I might addNot to sure on the remuneration but you would earn it I'd say as the current CP deserves a well earned rest/retirement:-)
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.........................nah 'HH' was fun but when the contract ended down this way that was the close of another life's chapter:-)
Have some fond memories over 10 years but nufin' is 4ever especially in aviation !
Wmk2
Have some fond memories over 10 years but nufin' is 4ever especially in aviation !
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