Jump Pilot minimums?
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Jump Pilot minimums?
G'day,
Considering applying to some local sky diving companies to help bring in some extra cash to help fund a future instructor rating (hopefully!). Could anyone help me out as to what are the general minimum requirements? I am aware I will need 10 hours on type (182/206/210 or similar), however as i'm in Adelaide, there are no rentals around I could use. Could I expect to use their company aircraft for this time, or will I have to go interstate?
Cheers for your help
Considering applying to some local sky diving companies to help bring in some extra cash to help fund a future instructor rating (hopefully!). Could anyone help me out as to what are the general minimum requirements? I am aware I will need 10 hours on type (182/206/210 or similar), however as i'm in Adelaide, there are no rentals around I could use. Could I expect to use their company aircraft for this time, or will I have to go interstate?
Cheers for your help
Your first mistake was using the words "skydive companies" and "cash" together.
Very few of the skydive places I know actually pay anything close to a wage.
The big ones in Sydney and up in FNQ do pay a wage (usually a decent day rate) but are very difficult to get in to and you will generally be expected to stay a while. You will crank out some pretty big hours though.
Very few of the skydive places I know actually pay anything close to a wage.
The big ones in Sydney and up in FNQ do pay a wage (usually a decent day rate) but are very difficult to get in to and you will generally be expected to stay a while. You will crank out some pretty big hours though.
Munz
If you get a gig just remember jumpers have an evil sense of humour.
Like you I built hours in the early 70's down at Winton on an old 182.
The jumpers favourite trick was the last one out would turn the fuel cock to off. Wised up their next trick and put my right hand down to cover it they to use the fuel cock guard as a push off point, many a sore hand and fingers.
Then I discovered steel gloves like butchers use suddenly they all decided I wasn't to be messed with.
No matter what you will enjoy the experience and jumpers have a particular sense of comraderie
If you get a gig just remember jumpers have an evil sense of humour.
Like you I built hours in the early 70's down at Winton on an old 182.
The jumpers favourite trick was the last one out would turn the fuel cock to off. Wised up their next trick and put my right hand down to cover it they to use the fuel cock guard as a push off point, many a sore hand and fingers.
Then I discovered steel gloves like butchers use suddenly they all decided I wasn't to be messed with.
No matter what you will enjoy the experience and jumpers have a particular sense of comraderie
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This may be of help..Jump Pilot Authorisation (JPA
Jump Pilot Information - Australian Parachute Federation
Jump Pilot Information - Australian Parachute Federation
The jumpers favourite trick was the last one out would turn the fuel cock to off. Wised up their next trick and put my right hand down to cover it they to use the fuel cock guard as a push off point, many a sore hand and fingers.
Seriously though, Munz, don't fly for free and watch your own personal standards. I ended up doing my instructor's rating purely because I knew my own standards had slipped so badly. You will be able to climb, find standing waves and sideslip beautifully, but you may find everything else suffers and PJE hours aren't the most well regarded for the first real job.
...... A tough Liver!
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give Al Gray a call at Lower Light once you have read the APF jump pilot manual. Most of your questions are answered in there.
YES - it will cost you money!
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YES - it will cost you money!
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Also watch out for gaseous expulsions from your temporary passengers (and they seem to save the damn things up) as the gas always seems to waft to the front left side of the aircraft. Very unpleasant until you can get an appropriate airflow to clear said gas out of breathing vicinity. Jeez, I can still taste some of them....... 
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Also watch out for gaseous expulsions from your temporary passengers (and they seem to save the damn things up) as the gas always seems to waft to the front left side of the aircraft. Very unpleasant until you can get an appropriate airflow to clear said gas out of breathing vicinity. Jeez, I can still taste some of them.......
It's amazing how much better the meat bombs are at controlling their bowels when you and the TMs institute a slab penalty each for all onboard when someone drops their guts.
