Ag Pilot Job - Very funny ad!
 

Agricultural Pilots:
All types of Ag applications, various locations throughout Australia as required
Exp: Experienced Ag Pilots that can actually fly, not just have a piece of paper that says they can - Tail dragger experience essential, recent application experience preferred
Apply To: Sheryl 04004XXX52 all hours
Seeking pilots with Ag experience. NO egos. NO Cowboys, NO throttle bashers, NO know it alls, NO Nutcases, NO Freeloaders, NO nasty types, NO whingers, NO slackers, NO liars, NO hidden agendas. NO opportunists. Must be team players, of sober habits, honest in all respects, professional in all regards, able to give, take and carry out instructions, be accountable, reliable and responsible, able to keep good records, able to clearly communicate on various levels. Must understand this is not a get rich industry, demand can be unpredictable, so flexibility is necessary. Must understand the aircraft is not a penis extension, it is their office in which they risk their lives daily and that correct and careful daily inspection, maintenance and operation of the aircraft helps keeps them alive. All aspects of safety and daily care of the aircraft and equipment must be a primary concern. The promotion of Best Practice over Common Practice is expected at all times. I have had my share of bullartists, con men, weirdos and badly trained monkeys. I want a real pilot who can work within Company Policies. Someone that does not have to be watched over to ensure they are doing the right thing. If you think youre the kind of person Im looking for I would appreciate you emailing your resume.
Contact: sheryl
Ph: 04004XXX52
Email: [email protected]
Date Added : 24/2/2011



:D

Talk about a 'Must Have' Wishlist....
And some say there is a shortage of experienced pilots in Oz ....?
The conditions that are listed as 'Must Have', in job ads these days, makes a mockery of the Aussie Fair Go.

'Fair Go' you have to have at least the endorsement and 300 hours experience on a KingAir (as stipulated by the mining company), to even be considered for a mining contract charter job..
Pity the poor sprog trying to get his first turbine job.
Similarly with other sections of the industry.

An employer with any sense, would have the nouse to be able to pick a good type of pilot, endorse him (her), integrate them, and retain them to get the value back, without having to winge at the hiring stage.
If they can't do that, then they aren't Managers.

What a negative ad from an employer.. Wouldn't even apply.

Does that mean don't expect much in wages?
as against CASA one's?

This used to be just the standard to fit into society .... (excluding aviation expectations)

Gold! I Love it! :D

At least the advert is genuine with valid phone number and email that can be easily linked to the actual operator. You're not dealing with a shonk.

"Must understand this is not a get rich industry, demand can be unpredictable, so flexibility is necessary."

The employer has obligations too, if you can't provide your people with an income they can rely on, then it's you and your business that has the problem not the employee.

Ive seen my fair share of nut jobs in the Ag industry, mental nut job school bully types who yell and carry on all day who want everything done their way and any way you do it its wrong, this add looks like something they would write.

Sheryl sounds like a p1sser..

If I had any fondness for flying 0 feet off the ground Id even consider applying..

Alas I feel any aircraft is a penis extension so Im out..

My how times have changed, assuming this article is legitimate. Shame if true. And a pity for the industry. Is there an opening for some non-nutcases, non-cowboys et al to consider dusting off their goggles?

Geez, she's already narrowed down the field of potential job applicants, to only 2 pilots in the whole of Australia, hasn't she? :) :p

Sounds like a tough bunch to work for. It obviously goes without saying, that you're also expected work for peanuts, as well as being Top Gun in the Ag Aviation field.
It certainly sounds like she got what she paid for, in the past, by way of pilot employees.

1Trk yr post pretty much sums it up here:ok:

If & I say if with tongue in cheek this employer is right about what is obviously yr A typical Ag driver (in her eyes that is)then that section of the industry is indeed sad.

Still it was entertaining to read. And here I thought planes where an extension of ones penis, she's just ruined my whole outlook in life !!!:E

It's funny how any add for any job really is just another form of 'bait' & I'd hate to get my fingers caught in her trap:E




Wmk2

The advert seems to be genuine.

I think she is tired of the w@nkers and really, all she asks for is fair enough. It is just she has the ....errr balls to print it! :D

Having said that they are from Western Australia :E

I think I was married to Sheryl, once... :8

Cannot see anything funny about that ad. Everything that is requested is perfectly reasonable to expect from someone seeking such employment.

The only thing that I consider slightly funny, or more accurately unusual, is that someone has the intestinal fortitude to say what they mean, with out being hamstrung by political correctness garbage.

I love the Aussies, just say it like it is! I only wish there were more honesty of this nature in today's sad and miserably PC world. I believe we should all be free to say what we want, but equally to take the consequences thereof.

Very sad. A trawl through ATSB recent final reports will provide some clues as to the attitude.

A few of the accidents I've heard of in the last six months were very expirenced level headed drivers. I wouldn't call any of them cowboys. Care to elaborate?
Back to the add, does anybody know any one who has an AG rating without any tailwheel work? With the run of quiet years we've had expirenced drivers are harder to find, the good operators never seem to have trouble getting people to stay.

Advert reasoning.
 

Cec,

believe she was closely attached to the subject of one of the reports so she is justified in specifying exactly what she is looking for. :=

Catseye

Someone who has only done Fletcher or Cresco topdressing work could very easily have no tailwheel experience. Not all Ag planes are tail draggers.

Correct, know of any others besides that Norman thing that was demonstrator only? Even people that have only flown Fetchers most of their career have flown tailwheels with AG rating. I know of only one possible in the last thirty years who might not have had tailwheel time.

Still I spose you have to cover every possiblity. To me personally, having both been employed and employing people I would not put an add in like that.