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So its been a few month now and the dry season is near. Anyone had any luck? Share a few stories?
Been in town for about 4 months now and still waiting. "Maybe hiring next month" is what most chief pilots are saying. Bet the town is flooded with pilots now.
Been in town for about 4 months now and still waiting. "Maybe hiring next month" is what most chief pilots are saying. Bet the town is flooded with pilots now.
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Speaking to one of the airport shuttle drivers in broome the other day she took a pilot around to see the companies and they said to him, that you have to be living in Broome to get a start here.
So I guess the hiring isn't in full swing at the moment.
Spoke to another employed pilot and he reckons they're going to have a very busy dry season
So I guess the hiring isn't in full swing at the moment.
Spoke to another employed pilot and he reckons they're going to have a very busy dry season
So I wonder who the next Casa target is?
They have cleaned out FNQ, they have run through Darwin and Kununurra.
If I were a Broome operator I'd be worried. If I were a Broome Pilot I'd be keeping my nose clean this season.
So the bottle is spinning, where will it stop!
They have cleaned out FNQ, they have run through Darwin and Kununurra.
If I were a Broome operator I'd be worried. If I were a Broome Pilot I'd be keeping my nose clean this season.
So the bottle is spinning, where will it stop!
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Just wanted to say that this is THE most informative thread for any new pilot looking for a job in the top end. I have referred at least 3 mates here.
Who knows where I would have ended up if I didn't get all the info here.
Who knows where I would have ended up if I didn't get all the info here.
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Hey Guys,
Hoping for some advice. I will be finishing a bare bones 150hr CPL in the next couple of months. Seems to me that the best time to head north is around January so that operators know you are around when they start hiring (I know this is no guarantee). Should I use the rest of the year getting an MECIR and head up beginning of next year, or head up north as soon as I have finished my CPL?
Thanks in Advance.
Hoping for some advice. I will be finishing a bare bones 150hr CPL in the next couple of months. Seems to me that the best time to head north is around January so that operators know you are around when they start hiring (I know this is no guarantee). Should I use the rest of the year getting an MECIR and head up beginning of next year, or head up north as soon as I have finished my CPL?
Thanks in Advance.
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Its been mentioned before, but a consideration would be that anywhere you go you maybe doing ICUS until you reach 250 hrs which seems to be a minimum for commercial insurance. Anything that you can do to get yourself closer to that figure assists your job hunting prospects.
I'd be interested to hear from people of what hour level they commenced their first commercial job up north, excluding skydiving and joy flights.
I'd be interested to hear from people of what hour level they commenced their first commercial job up north, excluding skydiving and joy flights.
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I know of at least 3 guys who got a job with an operator in broome with 150 TT over a few years. They start you off on a warrior or a 172 until you get to 200 then you fly the 206..
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Has anyone got a job there with working holiday visa after conversion of licence etc? I am from Europe but planning to move to Australia. Just wondering what my chances would be..
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200 Hrs TT is normally an insurance requirement.
If you can afford to get a CIR before making the trek, go for it. As Slam Click stated, it will help you get to 200 Hrs, you will be ready if an twin IFR spot becomes available and it may just save your a** if you find yourself in a spot of bother.
If you can afford to get a CIR before making the trek, go for it. As Slam Click stated, it will help you get to 200 Hrs, you will be ready if an twin IFR spot becomes available and it may just save your a** if you find yourself in a spot of bother.
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Expat Kiwi here, currently living in Perth. I've been through Jandakot and the local area handing out CV's and making myself known, but I haven't had much luck so far. I'm considering heading north to try my luck there.
700 hours TT
MECIR (not current)
30 hours twin (P68 / PA34)
CAA NZ C-Cat (not transferred under the TTMRA as it had lapsed)
I've taken plenty of notes from this thread, and a few others, but still, can anyone suggest anywhere/one looking for a pilot with my experience?
Hot tips? PM's?
Anything appreciated.
700 hours TT
MECIR (not current)
30 hours twin (P68 / PA34)
CAA NZ C-Cat (not transferred under the TTMRA as it had lapsed)
I've taken plenty of notes from this thread, and a few others, but still, can anyone suggest anywhere/one looking for a pilot with my experience?
Hot tips? PM's?
Anything appreciated.
How'd all the new guys go in the dry this year? Operators employ many? Starting to get nervous for mid Feb when I make the trek myself