Training, hours building and first job prospects in America

[Rudiger]

Does anyone know if a JAA licence holder can legally hour build in the US or do they need to convert their licence to an FAA one?

[206Fan]

Rudiger

You need to convert to FAA.

heliwanab

Give cloud9 a shout

Dave

[Lude-og]

Yea, i'd second Dave on that, I'm at Cloud9 at the moment, got nothing but good things to say about them to be honest. And I did look around.
Thats my 2 cents as they say!

Good Luck with whatever you choose.

[choppertop]

I did 100hrs of time building with Boatpix last summer. I also did a bunch of hour building at Cloud 9. Both companies I can recommend as honest and fair.

[Trans Lift]

One of the instructors I work with did some work with Boatpixs last year. He enjoyed it. Mainly do your own thing and you fly a lot too. Early mornings to late evening taking pics all over the place. Doesn't sound too bad to me. There was something that you had to buy 100 hours first and then you start to get paid after that. Another guy built over 700 hours with them in 7-8 months. Pretty good going.

[Torquetalk]

Does anyone know if a JAA licence holder can legally hour build in the US or do they need to convert their licence to an FAA one?

You DON'T need to convert. If you're a licensed helicopter pilot hours flown are hours flown.

BUT, hours don't count for a type rating below 500 on type, and to SFH you need to get an FAA licence issued on the basis of your JAA licence at the local flight safety office and post-911 there are a whole load of security checks to be carried out first.

AND If the hours are supposed to be part of a JAR course and aren't, guess what? They don't count

AND As Whirlygig said, FAA & JAA definitions of loggable PIC differ. Under JAR only one pilot can log PIC in an SP helicopter. So that would be the higher-time Boatix CFI unless you are specifically nominated as arcraft commander and have responsibility for the flight.

TT

[idle stop]

I have a UK ATPL(H) and have been making enquiries of operators in the Chicago area regarding an FAA PPL(H) conversion. Pretty simple process, it seems, (and noted the TSA/Visa requirements) but absolutely ZILCH interest by the two local advertisers. Eventually got a half-hearted and half-complete response from one of them: still waiting for the rest of the info. Customer Relations? 0/10.
Here in UK schools are falling over themselves to get business...any business. I'm surprised if this poor response should prove to be a general attitude in The States. Or perhaps they only want Alien business when there's a full licence course involved.
Chicago area would suit me fine, as I'm visiting there anyway in October, but any comments or suggestions welcome.
TIA.

[Yabadoo]

Helicopter Training Florida

Hi,

I am looking for a serious and professional flight school to train for my FAA CPL(H).
(JAA Conversion when back in Europe)

Any recommendations?

Do anyone have experience with Cloud 9 Helicopters in West Palm Beach?


Thanks,

Yabadoo, RW-Candidate:-)

[Yabadoo]

Sorry Guys,

A lot of questions answered by clicking my way through Heliports thread above:-)

Yabadoo

[squib66]

Why not do the whole thing at Bristow Academy?

[stringfellow]

i will second that... do the whole lot at bristow.

[Trans Lift]

I'll third that. You should be able to walk right into a JAA course there now, with numbers being down!!

[helirally]

Cloud 9

I have just done FAA(IR) and CPL at cloud 9 and have to say they were fantastic with me. I believe that you can also do JAA theory consol weeks there and take exams at Bristow, if you study with Phil Croucher at CAPT. PM me if you want any more info, i will be only to glad to help. Or speak to Geoff at Cloud 9.

[gwelo shamwari]

If you are looking for a world class operation and one that will for sure get you from zero the helo pilot extraordinaire (FAA or JAA) its Bristow Academy in Florida.

It is a good school and very well recognized around the world.

[Need money]

Advice please - USA JAA

Advice please...

I am currently a JAA PPL(H) holder and I might be taking a business trip to San Jose in early December. If I wanted to SFH what would I need to do...

JUST to SFH I guess I don't need to convert to an FAA licence... do I just need to fill in some securty clearance (TSA?) Can you advise what exactly this entails....and how long it takes to do

2nd: Anyone know where I can SFH an R22 around San Jose / San Francisco ?


Many thanks

[apb]

Fly Orlando mail?

Hi, I tried to contact with Fly Orlando and this mail: [email protected] give me an error. I searched in their web but It only have a form for US citizens and I am european citizen. Anyone know a good mail?.

Thanks

[7heaven]

Training in USA

hi all, just getting my cash sorted to do CPL (H) in Florida. There's a school there and just wondering if they are any good??
ORLANDO FLIGHT TRAINING in Orlando. They are offering a cpl 150 hours course (I know it might take longer) for $28,595 plus accommadation.

Just wondering if they are a good school or they're not?!

any takers?

7H

[RaymondKHessel]

You might also want to consider Helicopter Academy. After finishing your CFI, they hire you to fly photo contracts, so you can build considerably more time. In this economy, getting past 200 hours is the major challenge you'll face.

[7heaven]

usa

i'm a uk citizen, i might have trouble getting hired as i only will have a student VISA?
did you find out about ORLANDO FLIGHT SCHOOL?

[Sweet Potatos]

Is that not the FAA Course mate?

Need to do JAA unless you plan on marrying an American lass

May have to budget a bit more cash for the conversion, or look at doing JAA CPL.