any luck so far fellas or stories to share?

Most, if not all would be captains by know I would think :hmm:

Came so so close (long story - cbf sharing).... so in short - negatory :{

Out of moneys and back in Melb. Doing ATPL theory and probably MECIR soon contemplating wtf to do next... most likely will head back up early next year if im still sane.

I am planning on heading North in Feb next year. Anyone else from Melbourne thinking about going around the same time, let me know.

The Gobbler will give you a lift Flyboy.............:ooh:

Hahaha, you mean the Green Goblin? Mate, it would be a pretty funny ride up there with him mimicking the kiwi accent.

Too early for a bump??

anyone heading up for next years season and if so when r u looking at heading up?

When it comes to getting other jobs up there (particularly in Kununurra) how are the employers with aspiring pilots?

My main concern is not being able to find alternative work if, during the interview, I say I am trying to get a flying job and may only be in the job I am being interviewed for for a couple/few months.

Is it better to just lie and say 'I came here for the scenary'?

In Kununurra, it's not too difficult. Popular places are Coles, Coles Express, Hertz, Gullivers, The Grande, BP, Country Club, or heaven forbid, TFS.

Don't ever lie. Unless it's to cover up poor spelling.

Can anyone here tell me how Kununurra turned out in 2010 for all the guys sitting there? Rumours towards the start of the year were that there was 30 guys there... and close to 90 in Broome.

I am wondering how it all went? Did most end up getting some hours or a job? Or are there still guys sitting there waiting for something who will be there in 2011?

Also I've heard that Alligator have raised their minimums to 400 or 450hrs TT after that engine failure incident they had. Can anyone confirm/deny and how this affects all the 200-300hr guys up there?

KNX seems to be the big town everybody talks about for low hour guys but I am wondering what else is worth checking out and bunking down in? Obviously when driving up you'd stop at all the airports on the way but from what I understand the camping happens in KNX. I have been told Darwin is a tough one and more for guys with a lot more hours?

Also what is Broome like? Can anyone confirm/deny the "90 pilots" sitting up there in 2010 and what happened with that? Also is the expectation in Broome to live in a hostel for 6+ months just like KNX or do guys eventually find themselves something a bit more suitable?

Any info would be appreciated. Feel free to PM me.
I am looking at heading up again in the earlier part of 2011 again after 2010 being a bit of a fail for me :ouch:

Thanks...

so shirts, shorts and shoes acceptable for an interview in the top end?

surely they wouldn't mind shorts? since the place looks so bloody hot!

i'd suggest a good shirt, tucked in with long pants a shoes. Just because its a bit hot isn't an excuse to dress down. Remember, if you do get that job, your going to be waiting a alot of aistrips that are a whole lot hotter than darwin in full pilot rig......

Make the effort it isn't going to do you any harm, just don't come dressed with your bars on for god sakes

I did have a pilot rock up to the door once in a nice shirt and pants however did leave his bag open and I could see the McDonalds work shirt. When I asked him if he was working anywhere at the moment he said no then i said what about maccas or something you look familiar. He still said no. Good at lieing = no job HA HA

Maybe he had just quit hoping to get a new job? :}

What if he did say he was working at maccas to survive while looking for that first pilot job?

This first job doesn't sound easy :/

I suggest he might have got his first job if he met the operators other requirements, or at the least the CP may have kept him in mind for future positions.

After all maccas can be a good first job for a young kid & certainly won't hurt to have maccas on the resume with a reference from the manager.....

He didn't get the job due honesty?

Were you open and honest enough to discuss the situation?

I saw a McDonalds shirt in your bag and you just told me you don't work there, please explain!

Maybe its his girlfriends? Other friends? He stole it?

Quite frankly, if you didn't follow up and resolve the issue then you are no better than he is.

Just to get this straight, you didn't give a kid a look in because he didn't tell you that he was working at macca's? Maybe he was embarrassed? Maybe he use to work there, but just kept the shirt?

To be honest i think that that is pathetic on your part.

Might I suggest, in all seriousness, I would expect a hopeful presenting to me to be dressed well - either tailored trousers and business shirt (no tie in the Top End, though) or generic pilot uniform minus accoutrements (ie bars, wings, etc), which is my preferred.

This way, I get to see the following:

1. What the person will appear like on the job (visualisation - a very basic psychological effect when trying to influence someone), and
2. Whether the person is disciplined enough to make at least that effort for what amounts to an interview - because if they are not going to that small effort to get a job, what will they be like on a day-to-day-basis in the Company's grind??

A bit judgemental, I know, but first impressions do count.

I missed an early job for exactly this reason, but only found that out months later...

Re the Macca's lad - I'd be quite impressed that he has had the gumption to go out and try to support himself (especially in a supposedly "humble" job)whilst chasing his dream, rather than rely on parent's money or give up after two weeks when the cash has been used up. Hats off from me - maybe he should come speak to me.

Would have thought being employed was a good thing, lying on the other hand a bad thing.

If I was hiring someone, would prefer they were employed doing something, it shows a good work ethic, unless they had just turned up to town in the last few days.

Also if they said they can't start for two weeks because they want to give notice to their current employer, I would like that because it shows respect and courtesy and hopefully they would do the same when they were leaving our company.