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Old 1st Jul 2005, 13:53
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TFS,

When a police helicopter pilot needs a gun...there will be plenty of them laying about on the ground....all one has to do is pick one up and get into the fight.

Last job of this sorts I had....we had a group of shaved apes in the cabin with all sorts of things that go bang....along with a GPMG in the cabin door. We were serious about speeders in that jurisdiction. One got arrested for improper parking and shot for speeding.


Aw....jes kidding about shooting speeders....unless you had nicked some stuff that glowed in the dark.
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SASless,

Might have missed the point (usually do !!)

BUT

We don't carry guns over here, especially in a the heli (well unless you are giving a lift to the firearms team !!)

And re talking on the radio, we will just leave you to talk to air traffic (and the crew) the Po leeece don't speak with you pilots, they are not allowed !!!!

As for the apes, having met and worked with the Met staff up there, they are not apes, although some are grumpy old men !!!!

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Old 8th Jul 2005, 18:47
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Met Police Pilot Job

Saw this whilst wandering about cyberland. Thought it might interest someone.
Met Police Helicopter Pilot Vacancy

If you go for it - good luck!
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Old 10th Jul 2005, 13:42
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Not too shabbee on the pay. Beats the 37k offered in Belfast. + there is an allowance for London!! Got to be one of the best Local jobs in the UK!!!
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Old 10th Jul 2005, 13:51
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And you'll get to see the Olympics for free !
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Old 10th Jul 2005, 14:15
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Helipolarbear,

The difference though in house prices between Belfast and London are such that I would rather have the £37k in N'orn Oireland and have a higher standard of living and possibly better quality of life And I know both cities very well!!

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Old 10th Jul 2005, 16:48
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WhirlyG: There is that and the big city-small city point of view. The job in NI is strictly VFR at the moment and a new operation to the region, where as the Met are the origin of the spiecies....UK that is!
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Old 10th Jul 2005, 18:25
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Did I say I was going for it? I just said that £37k in Belfast would probably get one a higher standard of living 'cos £50k and a measley London Weighting isn't THAT good a remuneration package.

Is that OK Blind?

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Old 10th Jul 2005, 20:48
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Co-pilots on the N Sea get more than £37K and some even approach £50K - though you may have to work out of Aberdeen

£50K seems cheap for an experienced pilot,

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Old 10th Jul 2005, 20:56
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Most police pilots can only dream of 50k 332mistress. It's a much more enjoyable job than the North Sea but still pays bottom dollar. I hope the MET wages might start to push things up.
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Old 10th Jul 2005, 21:56
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Whirls,

You go Girl! I would love to be pinched by you! Question though....how do you get a headset on over one of those Bobby Helmet things.....don't they rub against the green house a bit?
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Old 10th Jul 2005, 23:52
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As I understand the package - on top of the £50k pa basic the Met also include an annual increase starting at 5% end of year 1, 7.5% at end of year 2 and 10% at the end of year 3 bringing the basic up to £55K. At the end of the 3rd year the salary is then re-assessed to ensure that it reflects the 'market'.

With the paid annual / sick leave, non-contributable pension etc. I would have thought that this is as good as most UK VFR on shore packages get (except for living in the SE) but then the flying should make up for that.
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Old 11th Jul 2005, 08:30
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SASless, the term "Bobbie's Helmet" doesn't always mean what you think in the UK.... you'd need a rather small headset.....OK I'll get me coat....
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Old 11th Jul 2005, 08:45
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Do they expect you to live within a certain distance of the "office" ? If so, property would probably be expensive........

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Old 11th Jul 2005, 10:15
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Old 11th Jul 2005, 11:50
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Droops,


That is why I only go with ladies that have very small hands.
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Old 30th Jul 2005, 15:35
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Been out of touch for a while. Anyone know when the closing date for the Met job was, am I too late?
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Old 30th Jul 2005, 16:12
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Would they be expected to work out of both bases, or could they choose which one and operate out of it permanently ?

Sorry if that seems a silly question, but the north east of London would a real problem for me commuting wise.

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Old 30th Jul 2005, 16:17
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The closing date was July 19th, but I suspect they'll be looking again

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Old 30th Jul 2005, 16:48
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Thanks Paco

NEO, I thought they only worked out of one base now. The Fairoaks base is now used by Surrey.
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