polair requirements

[powerheli]

Does anybody know the hour requirements for the Air wing in SA, NSW or VIC, most of my time has been on ag spraying in 500's and powerline stringing?
Any suggestions and feeback would be appreciated.

[Gas Producer]

Re: polair requirements

Don't know about SA & Vic, but most recent NSW recruitment process required 1,000 hrs total rotary (used to be 1,500), 500 hrs turbine, NVFR(H) AND a fixed wing licence. Sling & winch desirable but not mandatory.

GP

[Friendly Black Dog]

Re: polair requirements

Here's the actual nsw polair requirements
1000 hours as pilot-in-command rotary wing aircraft of which 500 hours is to be on turbine powered aircraft;
500 hours pilot-in-command fixed wing aircraft or other appropriate experience/qualification & conditions deemed suitable by Controller, Flying Operations (Chief Pilot);
Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR) rating;
Low level flying experience (rotary or fixed wing);
Sling/winch endorsement;
Knowledge and understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Knowledge and understanding of Ethical Practice
Knowledge and understanding of Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statement (EAPS)
Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

Cheers FBD