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I'm told that the privilege his company on this check ride is a real bargain at only $500
I pity the newbies trying to get a start in this industry, pack lube 
I pity the newbies trying to get a start in this industry, pack lube
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I hear prospective applicants have to pay to do that "interview ride in Brisbane" then a check ride at AF.
Is this correct or am i hearing wrongly?
And does anyone know what are the chances of getting a position at end, or do you go onto a waiting list, or what?
And what is AF like to work for?
Is this correct or am i hearing wrongly?
And does anyone know what are the chances of getting a position at end, or do you go onto a waiting list, or what?
And what is AF like to work for?
Last edited by Zuby22; 9th Oct 2015 at 07:08.
$500 for a check ride in a 210 in Brisbane with Boughen and his school - to only get CONSIDERED for a job in Darwin??
Oh...my...goodness...
What has the world come to?
Oh...my...goodness...
What has the world come to?
From what I understand he still has a number of Aircraft on the field at YBAF, but I wasn't aware he had any affiliation with any particular schools after FTA went down the gurgler.
Corvalis,
The Chief Pilot's last day was yesterday and as of Tuesday, they didn't have a candidate to present to CASA.
....so yes, I would say this is true.
The Chief Pilot's last day was yesterday and as of Tuesday, they didn't have a candidate to present to CASA.
....so yes, I would say this is true.
They got a bit of a good wrap on ABC Radio Darwin this morning as a result of Air North’s crew shortages.
Looks like the pilot shortage is starting effect the remote communities. I know of at least 4 other GA companies in the Territory who are possibly going to have to put their aircraft on the ground for the same reasons as mentioned above if they can’t hire suitable Chief Pilot candidates.
It will be interesting to see what the NT government’s reaction is when essential services start to become effected.
Looks like the pilot shortage is starting effect the remote communities. I know of at least 4 other GA companies in the Territory who are possibly going to have to put their aircraft on the ground for the same reasons as mentioned above if they can’t hire suitable Chief Pilot candidates.
It will be interesting to see what the NT government’s reaction is when essential services start to become effected.
C'mon Duck, name names.
Well, the most experienced general aviation operator in the territory for a start
Doesn’t surprise me. The owner is stuck in his ways from 20 years ago. Probably still thinks he can get a CP for 70k a year. Not a single ounce of empathy here. The industry evolves and you have to evolve with it or fade away.
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$500 for a check ride in a 210 in Brisbane with Boughen and his school - to only get CONSIDERED for a job in Darwin??
Then you spend another $440 to read the Ops manual and start the ‘PPDC’ ICUS Course. In other words, a 4 week induction without pay, before 2 more check flights before they offer you a job. They just don’t tell you this during the initial interview/s.
Looks like the pilot shortage is starting effect the remote communities. I know of at least 4 other GA companies in the Territory who are possibly going to have to put their aircraft on the ground for the same reasons as mentioned above if they can’t hire suitable Chief Pilot candidates.
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A company like chartair should be able to find a chief pilot I would assume. AF on the other hand would struggle because no one would want to put up with the management.