Alligator Airways Job
It's not so much if the CP likes you or not (although it certainly helps), it's more about if you've got good people skills, because the majority of the work up there is dealing with tourists. Unfortunately, some people just dont have that, regardless of their qualifications.
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I reckon it's harder now to crack a job north than it's ever been.
With all these new jets on the way and VB/Skywest turboprops requiring at least 5 crew per aircraft, I think we will see a good year ahead for recruitment.
There are a lot of guys around with good multi time, so don't expect a piston to jet job straight away as there are lots of turboprop guys around, however I think there will be good movement this year for all.
Newbies expect a piston single job.
Single drivers expect your multi engine slot
Multi engine guys expect a turboprop job/jet if you're really lucky
Turboprop guys expect at least an interview for a jet.
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There are a lot of guys around with good multi time, so don't expect a piston to jet job straight away as there are lots of turboprop guys around, however I think there will be good movement this year for all.
Newbies expect a piston single job.
Single drivers expect your multi engine slot
Multi engine guys expect a turboprop job/jet if you're really lucky
Turboprop guys expect at least an interview for a jet.
GG
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Oi!
Glekichi and Green Goblin, please got touch some wood ferchrisake
Slow and steady wins the race folks. No need to race to the bottom this year, insist on good Ts and Cs, don't sell your souls and remember that this is a year to build the Profession back to what it should be (and what our passengers deserve).
Hmm, Alligator eh? Well, make double sure to check the oil and if possible ensure you've got an alibi who saw you preflight (Gator pilots will need is should their Scarevan engine seize and higher powers want to blame them rather than their own practices).
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PS, this chick almost forgot to touch wood, good girl for remembering. Now touch the wood in the image Glekichi and Green Goblin.
Glekichi and Green Goblin, please got touch some wood ferchrisake
Slow and steady wins the race folks. No need to race to the bottom this year, insist on good Ts and Cs, don't sell your souls and remember that this is a year to build the Profession back to what it should be (and what our passengers deserve).
Hmm, Alligator eh? Well, make double sure to check the oil and if possible ensure you've got an alibi who saw you preflight (Gator pilots will need is should their Scarevan engine seize and higher powers want to blame them rather than their own practices).
FRQ CB
PS, this chick almost forgot to touch wood, good girl for remembering. Now touch the wood in the image Glekichi and Green Goblin.
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kalavo,
Before the financial crisis, every charter company in North and Western Australia consistently advertised for low time pilots with the bare minimum throughout the year.
I know a few guys who were flying twins after 6 months, as there was so much movement then, as there wasn't those cadet schemes.
There were up to 30 jobs each month on the afap website consistently advertised throughout the year, for instructors, C210 pilots, turbine experienced drivers and up to 70% of students learning to fly in Australia were international students.
As the financial crisis hit, a global slow down occurred with Australia being also exposed.
At Bankstown, three flying schools closed down shortly afterwards.
The Rex, Jetstar, Qantas, SkyWest cadet schemes, have limited the number of positions available for direct entry F/O positions.
The dynamics of the industry have changed permanently and a lot of you guys aren't seeing that and don't want hear about it.
People working as a charter pilot or instructor these days, can expect to stay in that line of work for years to come, unless they start thinking globally, as over 50% of future F/O positions are and will be getting filled up with a particular airlines' cadets.
The days where the airlines in Australia, have recruited mostly from the G.A industry have unfortunantly gone!
As you can all see, the entry requirements for a single engine driver job in W.A have gone up to 400 hours now, because there isn't much movement in the top part of the G.A industry.
There's still a world economic slow down and it also affects Australia's aviation scene.
Rex lowered there entry hours to 800 hour total time and 250 multi or ICUS, before the cadet scheme started, now it's 2000 hours with 500 multi and the best way to get in, is to be an instructor at their academy.
The Green Goblin: Quote:
"With all these new jets on the way and VB/Skywest turboprops requiring at least 5 crew per aircraft, I think we will see a good year ahead for recruitment".
Just wait for it....
Hope i'm wrong, but expect to see at least 50% of the new DJ/Skywest operation to be filled by Skywest's cadets!
The DJ/Skywest operation, is the equivalent to Qantaslink.
Before the financial crisis, every charter company in North and Western Australia consistently advertised for low time pilots with the bare minimum throughout the year.
I know a few guys who were flying twins after 6 months, as there was so much movement then, as there wasn't those cadet schemes.
There were up to 30 jobs each month on the afap website consistently advertised throughout the year, for instructors, C210 pilots, turbine experienced drivers and up to 70% of students learning to fly in Australia were international students.
As the financial crisis hit, a global slow down occurred with Australia being also exposed.
At Bankstown, three flying schools closed down shortly afterwards.
The Rex, Jetstar, Qantas, SkyWest cadet schemes, have limited the number of positions available for direct entry F/O positions.
The dynamics of the industry have changed permanently and a lot of you guys aren't seeing that and don't want hear about it.
People working as a charter pilot or instructor these days, can expect to stay in that line of work for years to come, unless they start thinking globally, as over 50% of future F/O positions are and will be getting filled up with a particular airlines' cadets.
The days where the airlines in Australia, have recruited mostly from the G.A industry have unfortunantly gone!
As you can all see, the entry requirements for a single engine driver job in W.A have gone up to 400 hours now, because there isn't much movement in the top part of the G.A industry.
There's still a world economic slow down and it also affects Australia's aviation scene.
Rex lowered there entry hours to 800 hour total time and 250 multi or ICUS, before the cadet scheme started, now it's 2000 hours with 500 multi and the best way to get in, is to be an instructor at their academy.
The Green Goblin: Quote:
"With all these new jets on the way and VB/Skywest turboprops requiring at least 5 crew per aircraft, I think we will see a good year ahead for recruitment".
Just wait for it....
Hope i'm wrong, but expect to see at least 50% of the new DJ/Skywest operation to be filled by Skywest's cadets!
The DJ/Skywest operation, is the equivalent to Qantaslink.
The Rex, Jetstar, Qantas, SkyWest cadet schemes,
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mcgrath50: Quote:
"I've heard less than 10 were accepted to QF last year and according to the website none are taken this year and no news on next years scheme if any. So at least atm Qantas won't be saturated by cadets. (having said that, with movement in Qantas like it is, maybe 10 will saturate the place!)"
No!
There's a backlog of at least 300 that have started before the financial crisis and are doing that 3 to 5 year flying/university course, which was set up by Qantas.
On completion of their training, cadets obtain their experience as a turbine F/O or Second Officer within the Qantas Group!
People should be thankful DJ, Air North and the Qantaslink traineeship are exclusively recruiting pilots from the General Aviation side.
I believe the DJ/Skywest operation is the equivalent to Qantaslink, which will probably be run by Skywest countrywide.
"I've heard less than 10 were accepted to QF last year and according to the website none are taken this year and no news on next years scheme if any. So at least atm Qantas won't be saturated by cadets. (having said that, with movement in Qantas like it is, maybe 10 will saturate the place!)"
No!
There's a backlog of at least 300 that have started before the financial crisis and are doing that 3 to 5 year flying/university course, which was set up by Qantas.
On completion of their training, cadets obtain their experience as a turbine F/O or Second Officer within the Qantas Group!
People should be thankful DJ, Air North and the Qantaslink traineeship are exclusively recruiting pilots from the General Aviation side.
I believe the DJ/Skywest operation is the equivalent to Qantaslink, which will probably be run by Skywest countrywide.
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whilst we're talking about alligator, does anyone know if they still operate the c206 on floats? no mention of it on their website anymore..
just wondering if it's doing much work these days
just wondering if it's doing much work these days
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Nope, it was taken off the floats in the last few months and sold as a run of the mill C206.
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Buyer beware. Future corrosion problems more likely than other 206's?
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I wouldn't think that the fresh water at kunners would cause to many problems, maybe getting a wash every flight might have done it some good 
Just back to the OP for a bit. Does anyone know how they got on looking for a 400hr pilot?
Are they thick on the ground this year or will they struggle to meet those mins when the season really picks up?
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I'm a canadian student currently doing my CPL training. I'm already night rated and will probably do my multi engine aswell.
I would love to work for a company like this as my first job. I have seen their website and it looks like an amazing experience. When I finish flight school I will have low hours of course so would it be possible that they would hire me if I was willing to relocate? Or would they not even look at my resume?
Also, would the process be difficult to get my license converted so i'm able to fly australian aircraft?
I would love to work for a company like this as my first job. I have seen their website and it looks like an amazing experience. When I finish flight school I will have low hours of course so would it be possible that they would hire me if I was willing to relocate? Or would they not even look at my resume?
Also, would the process be difficult to get my license converted so i'm able to fly australian aircraft?