The worst job possible?
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I'm just surprised that you haven't illustrated your point with an amusing and pithy little image...
Here is Bravo73
The reason I said "Why do I get the feeling that this thread was started to deter any prospective applicants?" is because
I cannot see any other reason for you posting this thread entitled, 'The worst job possible?'.
Regards
SS
(enough pics for you?)
Many thanks, SS. True to form as usual. 
(I'm constantly bemused by how Googles Images must've enrichened your life... 
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So I guess that both your and Steve76's answers would be a 'no' to the question: 'Is this the worst job possible?' My opinion (and it is, of course, only that) is obviously different.
Am I trying to deter people from applying? Well, if you put it that way, I guess I am. Certainly trying to deter those people who might not have any other options (ie low-time CPLs). But trying to deter people so that I might have a better stab at the job (as I took your implied conspiracy theory to read), then well, I'll leave you to make your own conclusions on that one...!
And the best of luck to any one who does apply. You'll certainly need it.
Regards,
B73
PS Sid - aren't I still up there?
(I'm constantly bemused by how Googles Images must've enrichened your life... )So I guess that both your and Steve76's answers would be a 'no' to the question: 'Is this the worst job possible?' My opinion (and it is, of course, only that) is obviously different.
Am I trying to deter people from applying? Well, if you put it that way, I guess I am. Certainly trying to deter those people who might not have any other options (ie low-time CPLs). But trying to deter people so that I might have a better stab at the job (as I took your implied conspiracy theory to read), then well, I'll leave you to make your own conclusions on that one...!
And the best of luck to any one who does apply. You'll certainly need it.
Regards,
B73
PS Sid - aren't I still up there?
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And the best of luck to any one who does apply. You'll certainly need it.
"Full time position with an excellent remumeration package, including accommodation".
"Other duties, including driving".
"Also be expected to carry out and acting as "Ambassador" when required.
Quote- I would like to thank B73 for not applying for this job! And to top it all, "Personal pilot for his B206 Jetranger".
The worst job possible?
SS
PS Sid - aren't I still up there?
Apologies for the POM bashing ahead of time but unfortunately some of your team ask for it...
Calling this the worst job flying just emphasises how naive and uneducated most of the English flying fraternity are to the "real" world of flying operations most of the rest of the planet perform on a day to day basis. It does not compare remotely to some of the jobs/situations and employers most pilots have been forced to endure to achieve positions in the helicopter industry.
Sure not everyone has to endure hardship for the cause but ask around this forum and you will hear some stories that will shock and awe you. You might even think the persons are kidding but I assure you, they are all fact.
Good luck to the lucky guy/girl who nails this job. I wish I would've been so fortunate.
Calling this the worst job flying just emphasises how naive and uneducated most of the English flying fraternity are to the "real" world of flying operations most of the rest of the planet perform on a day to day basis. It does not compare remotely to some of the jobs/situations and employers most pilots have been forced to endure to achieve positions in the helicopter industry.
Sure not everyone has to endure hardship for the cause but ask around this forum and you will hear some stories that will shock and awe you. You might even think the persons are kidding but I assure you, they are all fact.
Good luck to the lucky guy/girl who nails this job. I wish I would've been so fortunate.
I agree with Steve on this one; a somewhat embarrassing indication of perspective.
I have no personal experience, but I would hazard a guess that the following jobs may be worse:
Lagos Street Trader,
Bangkok Hooker
South African Miner
But I may be wrong (frequently am!)
I have no personal experience, but I would hazard a guess that the following jobs may be worse:
Lagos Street Trader,
Bangkok Hooker
South African Miner
But I may be wrong (frequently am!)
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I had an interview/flight review a couple of weeks ago but was told that I didn't really have enough bad weather experience, but my details would be passed onto the Gent with the money. Still hoping as yet till, someone gets the position anyway.
Was nice to fly the Jetranger again though.
Was nice to fly the Jetranger again though.
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I didn't really have enough bad weather experience
As well as being "An ambassador" and possibly secretary and gardener and whatever else this big egoed individual can come up with, what happens when you say no?
From what we can gather so far, this guy sounds like the type of person who cannot accept that money can't buy everything, in other words he sounds like a complete .............
Funny thing about when you come across people like that, and you tell them they should have forked out aonther couple of million for an IFR machine, they are often quickly put in their place!
I do think this falls under the 10 foot bargepole category
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This is not possibly the 'worst job possible'. I once had a job skinning rats, and that wasn't even the worst job I ever had. The job under discussion is likely not the best job possible, but it's far from the worst.
Well, Sid (apologies for the delay - been away) but if you put it like that, gee, I might even be tempted. 
But thinking about it, are you sure that the 'accommodation' might not look something like this:
And the car:
Do you think that the guy might have a H500 as well that he might let you fly...?
Who knows, there might even be a bit of spare time to do some private investigating on the side...
But whilst we're on the picture theme, I just hope that it doesn't end up like this:
If you need reminding, this was a recent incident where an under-experienced pilot launched a B206 in poor weather conditions. RIP.
And on that note, Sid, I'll leave the floor to you. For your encore...
Brassed Off - Nicely ducked on the issues again. You'll be pleased to hear though that the feeling is mutual. To be honest, I hope that I never have to share a cockpit with you. I just wouldn't be sure of what other corners you might be willing to cut...
To Steve76, 212man, Gomer Pylot et al - I'm sorry if I might have caused some confusion with the subject title. I kinda presumed that because this was posted in a pro Heli-pilots forum (as opposed to JetBlast) that it might be refering to the 'worst heli job possible'. Apologies if I presumed a bit too much common sense on your part...
The subject title has been amended accordingly.
Over and out,
B73
Edited to add: I tried changing the subject title but it would only allow me to edit the subject of the first post. If a Mod is reading this, is there any way that you can amend the Thread subject? Many thanks.
Edited (again) to include the 'm' that Sid so helpfully pointed out was missing.
But thinking about it, are you sure that the 'accommodation' might not look something like this:
And the car:
Do you think that the guy might have a H500 as well that he might let you fly...?
Who knows, there might even be a bit of spare time to do some private investigating on the side...
But whilst we're on the picture theme, I just hope that it doesn't end up like this:
If you need reminding, this was a recent incident where an under-experienced pilot launched a B206 in poor weather conditions. RIP.
And on that note, Sid, I'll leave the floor to you. For your encore...
Brassed Off - Nicely ducked on the issues again. You'll be pleased to hear though that the feeling is mutual. To be honest, I hope that I never have to share a cockpit with you. I just wouldn't be sure of what other corners you might be willing to cut...
To Steve76, 212man, Gomer Pylot et al - I'm sorry if I might have caused some confusion with the subject title. I kinda presumed that because this was posted in a pro Heli-pilots forum (as opposed to JetBlast) that it might be refering to the 'worst heli job possible'. Apologies if I presumed a bit too much common sense on your part...
The subject title has been amended accordingly.Over and out,
B73
Edited to add: I tried changing the subject title but it would only allow me to edit the subject of the first post. If a Mod is reading this, is there any way that you can amend the Thread subject? Many thanks.
Edited (again) to include the 'm' that Sid so helpfully pointed out was missing.
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Nice one B73,
I guess the 'Bravo' stands for 'bitter'
I for one see nothing wrong in the accommodation you showed us, (apart from your spelling of it!). It is on the North Western coast of the Mediterranean island of Corsica.(check out the picture 'properties') Galeria is 110 miles from Monaco. What's that, an hour away? I guess thats not too bad a place to live/work!
Nor would I turn up my nose at a job that would give me the chance to drive a Ferrari 308 GTS. (Depending on which Magnum series you want to refer to be it, 1979 308 GTS, 1981 308 GTSi or 1984 308 GTS QV) .
You should be informed that Magnum already has a pilot for his H500, TC, so that job isn't vacant.
With that lifestyle, I'd sure like to do a little 'private investigation' of a few of the fillies who frequent it!
But your biggest problem, B73, is the thought you have that only inexperienced pilots crash in bad weather!
(Would appreciate the link to that incident you pictured.)
Have a nice day,
SS
Oh! By the way B73, you can't have, quote:"Over and Out"!!!!
I guess the 'Bravo' stands for 'bitter'
I for one see nothing wrong in the accommodation you showed us, (apart from your spelling of it!). It is on the North Western coast of the Mediterranean island of Corsica.(check out the picture 'properties') Galeria is 110 miles from Monaco. What's that, an hour away? I guess thats not too bad a place to live/work!
Nor would I turn up my nose at a job that would give me the chance to drive a Ferrari 308 GTS. (Depending on which Magnum series you want to refer to be it, 1979 308 GTS, 1981 308 GTSi or 1984 308 GTS QV) .
You should be informed that Magnum already has a pilot for his H500, TC, so that job isn't vacant.
With that lifestyle, I'd sure like to do a little 'private investigation' of a few of the fillies who frequent it!
But your biggest problem, B73, is the thought you have that only inexperienced pilots crash in bad weather!
(Would appreciate the link to that incident you pictured.)
Have a nice day,
SS
Oh! By the way B73, you can't have, quote:"Over and Out"!!!!
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B73,
In respect of the PM system, please let me bring your point into the public domain. I'm sure it would be of interest to many here and further the discussion somewhat.
Regards,
SS
In respect of the PM system, please let me bring your point into the public domain. I'm sure it would be of interest to many here and further the discussion somewhat.
Regards,
SS
"To Steve76, 212man, Gomer Pylot et al - I'm sorry if I might have caused some confusion with the subject title"
That's okay; I'm easily confused.
That's okay; I'm easily confused.
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