Information regarding the Top End

[goldypilot]

ahhhhh I did forget to mention he did not meet the insurance/company experience requirment. I am sure he had alot going for him however he would not have worked out for us at that time. Maybe for others. I do believe when i went the walk of shame years ago I was told (I would prob kill someone so piss off and leave me alone.) I believe I was alot nicer then that to everyone I see.

[dabz]

I for one have learnt a lot from this forum, thank you all for your input!

I'm travelling from Darwin through to Broome this month in seek of that first job and hope to make a good impression.

If that means wearing a pilot uniform then so be it.(except for the tie of course )

[BlinkC182]

I heard that a guy in Kunners is running regular tuition's on how to get that first job? Who to speak to, what to wear, going over aircraft checklists etc. Heard that he's pretty high up in one of the companies so knows what he is talking about. Anyone know where or how i can get in contact with him? Any bit of help works right?
Thanks. P.M is ok.

[BoeingBoi]

Y RE:mote?

It honestly puzzles me why anyone would want to move to a remote town without the comforts of a capital city in order to fly a light piston aircraft below award wages..

Is it not generally agreed by the wider community that any intelligent being would enter the industry via one of the many cadetships on offer by the airlines.

The value in learning the craft in a complex ship seems invaluable?

Thoughts?

[Di_Vosh]

Thoughts?

I think you're a Troll.

DIVOSH!

[SpyderPig]

Well it was getting a little boring round here

Thats fine BB, stay in the city. Makes it easier for me to find work next year and get my career going in the direction I want (RFDS). Does this make me unintelligent?

With people like you out there Ill be making more driving piston twins in 2 years time than you are in your shiny orange jet getting the captain his morning coffee. But hey, you'll have a sweet uniform right?

Clown

[Fondair]

So how is it up north at the moment anyway?

Many people still waiting around for that first gig? Any movement going on?

[Cessna 180]

Originally Posted by BoeingBoi

It honestly puzzles me why anyone would want to move to a remote town without the comforts of a capital city in order to fly a light piston aircraft below award wages..

Is it not generally agreed by the wider community that any intelligent being would enter the industry via one of the many cadetships on offer by the airlines.

The value in learning the craft in a complex ship seems invaluable?

Thoughts?

Could someone please please please, inform me how an average Aus country town is any less "comfortable" than a capital city??

The "remote" areas boingboy and the like generally refer too are just normal country towns where people live, eat, run business's etc they same as in any other city/ regional centre around the world.

What is this hang up on this forum about Capital cities??

[kalavo]

Don't feed the troll

[c173]

how is this season looking? late november too early?

[Ixixly]

Never too Early C173, the earlier you are there the more people you beat to the punch!!

And it also depends on which location you're talking about in regards to which Season!! Oh and how many hours you have...you know, the usual :P

[AerobaticArcher]

C173,
As has been said many times before, if you are serious about making a go of the flying game, do some research, pick a town/community, move there and settle in.
Go and see the operators, regularly, but don't become a nuscience.
Best of luck.

P.S - Where ever you end up, have an open mind...

[Kippers7]

Merry Christmas all.
After quite a few years of swinging a hammer I have achieved the goal.
Current numbers/endo's:
CPL
NVFR
DG/First Aid
Total Time = 218
Total Command = 85
C206 = 36
182RG = 38
Rest in 172-SP's
22 and single from the Gold Coast, I'm willing to go where the work is.
From my own research I have been looking at making the move over to the Derby Broome region late Jan early Feb.
Have herd a few whispers that there will some good movement in darwin as we get a bit closer to the end of the wet.
Whats the best way to go about seeking accommodation with the inflated rental rates in the top end?
Any advise would be much appreciated
Cheers
Kippers

[SpyderPig]

In the same boat but with 180hrs and no tail wheel. Ill also have MECIR by the end of feb.
Where did you get your 200 time?

[Kippers7]

Hey SpyderPig
Did pretty much my entire CPL in the 206, up at Redcliffe Aero club.

[displaced gangster]

Hi Kippers

"After quite a few years of swinging a hammer I have achieved the goal."

I know there is a shortage of chippies in DRW, one option for you would be to jag a job in the building industry, whilst in pursuit of that first aviation job.

The vast majority of pilots that persist (don't give up after the inevitable knock backs) do succeed.

Regards
Displaced Gangster

[Howard Hughes]

From my own research I have been looking at making the move over to the Derby Broome region late Jan early Feb.

My advice would be go now, don't wait! The sooner you get there, the sooner you will get known.

[PLWarrior]

Hey mate, not sure about anywhere else for cheap places to stay, but in Kunners you can't go past the Kimberley Croc Backpackers. They have a weekly rate which I think is around $125 in the wet. I think the Kununurra Backpackers would probably have a good weekly rate too, but the walk to the pub is too far!

[SpyderPig]

but the walk to the pub is too far!

Now that is useful information!

[propelled]

well i think thats gotta be the most valuable info in this thread - especially regarding the walk from the pub! priceless and cheers!!
good luck for the upcoming dry season every1 else at there.. i know im ready for a start this season... if not, f**k it, will jus drink the piss..
lol