Non flying jobs

[Vulture]

Helicopter instructor with an ATPL(H)(i), frozen ATPL(A) IR. Just been grounded for a minor balance problem I am looking for a job in aviation; in training, crewing, ops, flight safety etc.

I would be grateful for any hints, tips, contacts or advice on the job/future career front. Thanks

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[PVR]

Hi Vulture, no joy on GLONG's where-a-bouts yet, i've been out of the frame for a while.

As for ops jobs are you looking long term or short? If the former, is south east England any good? Pay 24K plus car.

[Vulture]

PVR thanks. I hadn't forgotten about GLONG. I'm looking for something long term and almost anywhere in the south of England would be fine. What did you have in mind?

[MightyGem]

Hi Vulture, are you KE ex Wattisham?

Fom:
DB ex wheelie bin.

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[Vulture]

Indeed! How's life way up there in the frozen North? Do you still TA @ Watt'm?

[MightyGem]

Vulture- life's fine thanks. Yes I was back at Wattisham for 12 days this month. no flying unfortunately!!DS has just got himself a job on the 412 sim at Shawbury. Sorry to hear about your grounding - don't spend that lump sum all in one go! All the best in the job search.

Dave.

[Vulture]

Mighty Gem. Do you have a contact No for Winky? I called DS last week but he was playing my game and was not there. I'm glad he's got a job which doesn't rely on his flying cat as that seemed a bit uncertain.

Good to hear from you again. If you get any other buzzes drop me a line at [email protected]

Cheers K.

[Vulture]

Does anyone have any news of Graham Long?

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[Pete O'Tewbe]

Vulch

If you are who I think you are (KE fm Detmold?), I am sure that GKN Westlands/ATIL will be looking for sim instructors for the FMS at MW. I believe Nick Ball is down there.

Anyway, best of luck

AD - Second Hand Car Salesman

By the way, following the American trend of naming helicopters after famous Indians, the WAH64 will henceforth be known as the Westland Patel.

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[Vulture]

Pete O. You have me in one. I can't quite place you yet (Detters was a long time ago) but your interests as listed in your profile ring a bell. How about another clue?

Thanks for the tip re GKN Westland and ATIL. I am persuing those at the mo. I think MW slots are all taken though. Who knows, I might end up back at jolly old Wattisham one day.

[MightyGem]

onehunglow(shouldn't you see a doc about that?), you're right about there being not a lot of flying at Wattisham. Can't confirm the Gazelle problem though, but lots of people are uncurrent.

Vulture, Winky's got a job with us(McAlpine) as a floater on the Police side. Try McAlpine Ops on 0181 848 9647.

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[Ack2Main]

My My this link has turned out to be a meeting place

DB

[Vulture]

Maybe there is scope for an AAC old boys forum? What say you all?

MGem. Thanks for info.

[PVR]

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[Flashman]

Thumbs up for an ex-AAC (or military) board.
RC
ex Detters, Soest, etc, etc

[Vulture]

Pete O'tube. I have you! It's been playing on my mind for some days now but I feel confident I know who you are. Why are you not on the Fixed Wing forums anyway? Where are you now? When is the next reunion? Do get in touch my old chum. K

[Pete O'Tewbe]

Hello again Vulture

I am on the plank forums (or is it fora?). Anyway, GFT done, part-way through the IR, become normal in Feb 00. Still at the place not unadjacent to the Five Bells. Email to fol.

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Never Pass Gas.....

[PurplePitot]

Hi Vulture old boy!!! I have been trying to catch up with you for a while now. Sorry to hear about the balance bit. Give me a call at work. I am bound to be there (Lots of sitting around in a hurried stance, that sort of thing!)

What an interesting thread!!!! I reckon we should start an ex AAC group and then try and guess who we are all talking to........

PS - I last saw GLONG at Ascot about two years ago flying some lord around in a gazelle.

[Vulture]

Well hello there old buddy. What a useful thread this has turned out to be. I managed to get a contractors job at GKN Westland but ATIL are full for the MW sim now. You have to be over 55 (or look it) to have nipped in there.

I am still touting for a real job but no bites yet. I remain quietly optimistic.

How is the civ Police pilot market at the mo? Just wondering in case I get my cat back.

I'll drop you a line by e.

Happy Christmas to all y'old Mil chaps.

[vrb beefer]

Vulture. Have you tried the new RAF sim' at Benson? They were advertising in 'Flight' for ex-mil QHIs last week.

No marching or excessive exercise of course, but I'm sure you'd get used to the easy life!