What ratings needed for bush pilot?

[calgary]

I will be starting my ppl this month and in the fall hopefully start my aviation diploma

during the break next year I would like to start bush flying

what types of ratings will i need?

How much is the pay?

Whats the best way to look for a job, bush flying, is it hard o get a job?

[SpiralDive]

For bush flying, you'll want to get your CPL and float rating as a bare minimum. Seeing as you're just at the PPL stage it might be worth doing a 50 hour float course while building time to your 200 hours. You don't really need an instrument rating straight away as most bush flying in Canada is VFR. After you get your ratings you'll have to move up north and likely work for a season on the dock or ramp before they'll let you lose on their equipment. Most newly qualified pilots go on a road trip and keep bugging float operators until they finally get to the right place at the right time.

For more info try the following forum: http://www.syz.com/avcanada/forums

Yellowknife is rumoured to be a good place to start as a couple of operators up there (Air Tindi and Buffalo Airways) have been known to throw fresh CPLs into the right seat after a time on the ramp/dock.

Good luck!

[calgary]

Thanks

Thanks alot, it sounds kind of tricky, where can I find aviation companies in the north? Is there any way of contacting them before I go all the way up there?

[Cyclic Hotline]

Try this site Canadian Aviation

[SpiralDive]

The Canadian magazine Wings has a directory of operators that comes out annually. They'll probably have back issues at your local library.