first employers for newby's
I have wet experience, not 800 TT though.
Vinnies hired only weeks before going under, so you never know, Skytrans might be hiring
Vinnies hired only weeks before going under, so you never know, Skytrans might be hiring
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Only one person confused here and it surely ain't me, yep wet season as in NT, not sure if that's tropical enough. Also never even been to NZ let alone come from there. And call any Aussie a kiwi and I'm sure you will offend 
Jumbuck Pastoral - Outback Station Work Outback Australia - Job Applications
Cattle Station Jobs
the 2nd one was the one I used as a starting point last season
Cattle Station Jobs
the 2nd one was the one I used as a starting point last season
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"Applicants for pilot employment must have an Australian Commercial Pilot's licence (aeroplane) and a minimum of 300 hours total time and 100 command hours".
This is what S. Kidman & Co sent me..
This is what S. Kidman & Co sent me..
What movement? As left 270 said. Until the bigger boys start hiring nobody is going anywhere. I know guys with Kingair/PA31/402 time etc who can't get an interview.
As for station flying what is advertised are mins. You can bet that guys with a lot more hours apply. People who can ride hoarses or motorbikes and maybe have livestock experience will also have a distinct advantage over you as well.
As for station flying what is advertised are mins. You can bet that guys with a lot more hours apply. People who can ride hoarses or motorbikes and maybe have livestock experience will also have a distinct advantage over you as well.
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Not sure about all of the above mentioned locations, but where I am based the movement has been quite noticeable.
If anyone is still around with more than bare minimum hours (and is actually based up north!) feel free to PM me.
If anyone is still around with more than bare minimum hours (and is actually based up north!) feel free to PM me.
There are allot of boys with interviews but as of this min, nothing solid. I do expect that to change in the next 6-8 weeks and think things will change and fast. iPahlot, if my guess of where you are is correct (where i'm not), i also know of a fair amount of movement.
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Agree with Left 270, I'm seeing a bit of movement amongst the upper end of a GA. I know of quite a few experienced multi pilots who have moved onto bigger and better. Not a flood but certainly more than the trickle of the last 18-24 months.
Just curious, there's been a bit of movement of late. Who's still based in Kunners, Broome and Darwin that hasn't landed a gig yet?
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Cathay has taken a fair few but not only twin drivers. I know guys that got in with 300 hours as well as a few Qlink/Skippers pilots who have left. There is another round of hiring that is going on this month so there should be some spots freeing up.
Saying that, I know current twin drivers who are in the same position as they were two years ago and now sitting with well over 1000 multi PIC. I would imagine this round of Qlink hiring would have been VERY competitive.
Cathay has taken a fair few but not only twin drivers. I know guys that got in with 300 hours as well as a few Qlink/Skippers pilots who have left. There is another round of hiring that is going on this month so there should be some spots freeing up.
Saying that, I know current twin drivers who are in the same position as they were two years ago and now sitting with well over 1000 multi PIC. I would imagine this round of Qlink hiring would have been VERY competitive.