Australia: Training, Licence Conversion, Job Prospects
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Just like overpiched said, You must head up to Kununurra, mt isa, karumba or anywhere that has alot of Helicopters, get yourself known and keep going in to the operation. They are all small towns really, so get to know the pilots/staff and wait it out. If they need a new low time pilot and your on the spot then your in and that will lead to hours/experience and more opportunities.
Just my two cents worth
Good luck
Just my two cents worth
Good luck
I think I'm in love......
More of the interesting side of flying in Australia:
TC,
Suzie Perry, Skyrunner for Treasure Hunt, BBC TV programme which has just filmed some overseas episodes for viewing in UK this month and May.
Another skiing shot:
TC,
Suzie Perry, Skyrunner for Treasure Hunt, BBC TV programme which has just filmed some overseas episodes for viewing in UK this month and May.
Another skiing shot:
Avoid imitations
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John Eacott,
(With regard to your piccy of 4th April).
Wow! Lovely fuselage, gorgeous smooth lines. I'll bet she handles like a dream.
And I've just noticed there's a helicopter in the background, that's quite a nice one too.
Someone is a very lucky man. Is it yourself? If not, don't worry, your secret is safe with us.
(With regard to your piccy of 4th April).
Wow! Lovely fuselage, gorgeous smooth lines. I'll bet she handles like a dream.
And I've just noticed there's a helicopter in the background, that's quite a nice one too.
Someone is a very lucky man. Is it yourself? If not, don't worry, your secret is safe with us.
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Well if you were with me at the Crowne Plaza in Alice Springs sitting by the pool with a beer and working on my tan... next to Suzie who was also working on hers albeit minus her top and just a g string bikini bottom... then you might have had a really interesting photo!! 
ahh I love my job!! (sometimes)
ahh I love my job!! (sometimes)
I'll get me coat......
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Here's a couple of pics from a movie I did in Central Australia a couple of years ago. It was filmed under the working title of 'Down & Under' but has just been released as 'Kangaroo Jack'. Had a ball doing the job but I don't think it will win any oscars!. Painting the aircraft for the scenes took them about three days, filming took two days and then after returning the machine to it's original paint sceme they realised they had forgotten to film a particular scene so they went and painted it again! It's not that hard to see where the millions go!
Hollywood
Hollywood
Where are the new young Oz achievers?
I have been wondering where the next generation of achievers is? In my somewhat-isolated situation, I no longer get to meet many young pilots any more.
But for industry associations like the Helicopter Association of Australia (HAA) there is a definite shortage of up-and-comers. Us grumpy old mongrels have almost run out of puff trying to achieve objectives in the face of CASA resistance and incompetence, and apparent lack of support from below. The seiously talented office-bearers like Dan Tyler in Sydney and Rob Rich and Ian Paull in Queensland also have their own businesses - and retirement - to look after. They have spent years - and in Dan's case, decades - of effort for no compensation, to improve our industry.
But we cannot see where the new blood is. Where are the people passionate about the industry in which they are making a living? Those who have a reasonably secure job, and a bit of spare time to devote to an industry association? Who have a way with words, and an understanding of how seriously things like Part 133 are going to kill off the job you are anticipating?
All I can see so far is a group of shoulder-shruggers, who say "Why should I join HAA (or AOPA, or RAAA), what will they do for me?"
The short answer is: Nothing. It is up to YOU to do something if you want a job next year.
But for industry associations like the Helicopter Association of Australia (HAA) there is a definite shortage of up-and-comers. Us grumpy old mongrels have almost run out of puff trying to achieve objectives in the face of CASA resistance and incompetence, and apparent lack of support from below. The seiously talented office-bearers like Dan Tyler in Sydney and Rob Rich and Ian Paull in Queensland also have their own businesses - and retirement - to look after. They have spent years - and in Dan's case, decades - of effort for no compensation, to improve our industry.
But we cannot see where the new blood is. Where are the people passionate about the industry in which they are making a living? Those who have a reasonably secure job, and a bit of spare time to devote to an industry association? Who have a way with words, and an understanding of how seriously things like Part 133 are going to kill off the job you are anticipating?
All I can see so far is a group of shoulder-shruggers, who say "Why should I join HAA (or AOPA, or RAAA), what will they do for me?"
The short answer is: Nothing. It is up to YOU to do something if you want a job next year.
Most of the new young Oz achievers are all out of Oz working as expats earning a decent living whilst they can!! They have seen what's on offer at home and have seen the light...things are much better elsewhere! Tax free USD salaries, touring (4&4, 6&6, 8&4 or whatever), travel to exotic locations, good equipment (multi-turbine)... er...need I say more?
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Hey there', GB,
...can ya point me in the direction of one of them jobs...,
...please?
Tax free USD salaries, touring (4&4, 6&6, 8&4 or whatever), travel to exotic locations, good equipment (multi-turbine)
...please?
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But we cannot see where the new blood is. Where are the people passionate about the industry in which they are making a living? Those who have a reasonably secure job, and a bit of spare time to devote to an industry association? Who have a way with words, and an understanding of how seriously things like Part 133 are going to kill off the job you are anticipating?
If someone on here would kindly sort me out with the secure job...(FLYING job that is folks...I get enough offers of cleaning cars)...I'll gladly divert my spare time into whatever you want....you want a squash partner..I'm your man...want me to look after your wife/daughter..I'll be there for ya...want me to write letters...easy ... just need to get that good job in the first place. 
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passionate in waiting
i was a passionate tradesman till i started learning to fly. once i get a flying job i will be more than happy to throw my life into it.
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B.Loser and Top Cat ....... I have to agree with a there. The only new blood in the Ozzie Heli industry are RINGERS....... and they are battling to read let alone write!!!!! 
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I can two rite, i can read reel good two. yoo jus dont no two many ringas, thas al. most of us got lerned reel good so wee can do the testes. wee can fite reel good two budy so yoo bedda wach out. Oh did I mention I have a CPL(A) and my ATPL subjects as well, Oh and I own my own twin (yeah yeah Guanty, I know). 