So you want to be a Helicopter Pilot ..........
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So you want to be a Helicopter Pilot ..........
And you want advice on how best to go about it?
Or where to train?
Or how to become a Professional Pilot?
Or what sort of job you might get with your shiny new Professional licence?
Well, you're not the first - and you won't be the last.
We've been asked those and similar questions many times, and have gathered the answers together in a goldmine of information and advice given by professional pilots (and those still in training) from all over the world. It's the best single source of world-wide information you'll find on the internet - or anywhere else.
Just click on the link below and you'll find a list of the most frequently asked training questions with links which will take you to the relevant discussions.
It will save you searching through past threads to find answers to your questions - and save us answering the same questions over and over.
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Or where to train?
Or how to become a Professional Pilot?
Or what sort of job you might get with your shiny new Professional licence?
Well, you're not the first - and you won't be the last.
We've been asked those and similar questions many times, and have gathered the answers together in a goldmine of information and advice given by professional pilots (and those still in training) from all over the world. It's the best single source of world-wide information you'll find on the internet - or anywhere else.
Just click on the link below and you'll find a list of the most frequently asked training questions with links which will take you to the relevant discussions.
It will save you searching through past threads to find answers to your questions - and save us answering the same questions over and over.
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Just to clear up a statement on a previous thread.
The North Sea is NOT just for ex mil pilots with 1000's of hours! My company or should I say he company I graft for have in the past and quite recently taken on low time (low 100's) pilots and they're doing just fine. If you're looking for a settled work pattern, loads of hours and top of the industry salary then give it a go
The North Sea is NOT just for ex mil pilots with 1000's of hours! My company or should I say he company I graft for have in the past and quite recently taken on low time (low 100's) pilots and they're doing just fine. If you're looking for a settled work pattern, loads of hours and top of the industry salary then give it a go
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Heliport, can you make this a sticky again, it seems to have got buried in the deepest depths and taken me ages to find it!
Tar.
Sorry, what limits, only just read your post! Great minds hey!
Tar.
Sorry, what limits, only just read your post! Great minds hey!
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PPL to ????
Hi Heliport
Just need some advice I passed with PPL(faa) and then went onto S.A to convert to CAA and Hour build (have 175hrs Now)
I have enrolled on the Jaa-Atpl at oxford in Feb 08, hopefully when succesful 6 months on i will be looking for employment and im still willing to pay to do some ratings IR,CFI etc etc
Is this realistic? or will i need to pay out for another 300+ hours for piston and turbine? before anyone will even start to look at me?
Need also advice on which companies take on low time pilots and what types of work can i expect?
Just need some advice I passed with PPL(faa) and then went onto S.A to convert to CAA and Hour build (have 175hrs Now)
I have enrolled on the Jaa-Atpl at oxford in Feb 08, hopefully when succesful 6 months on i will be looking for employment and im still willing to pay to do some ratings IR,CFI etc etc
Is this realistic? or will i need to pay out for another 300+ hours for piston and turbine? before anyone will even start to look at me?
Need also advice on which companies take on low time pilots and what types of work can i expect?
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pakipilot,
Did you follow the link in the first post where it says
Click here?
If you do, there are links to threads which will address your questions. Heliport, by the way, has 'retired' as Moderator here, although he still keeps an eye on things
Did you follow the link in the first post where it says
Click here?
If you do, there are links to threads which will address your questions. Heliport, by the way, has 'retired' as Moderator here, although he still keeps an eye on things
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pakipilot,
is this rotary or fixed wing? I only ask because I am not aware of any helicopter school in South Africa which can do UK JAA conversion and, as far as I know, Oxford Aviation Training ceased helicopter training a few years ago.
Cheers
Whirls
is this rotary or fixed wing? I only ask because I am not aware of any helicopter school in South Africa which can do UK JAA conversion and, as far as I know, Oxford Aviation Training ceased helicopter training a few years ago.
Cheers
Whirls
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Thank you!
I am fairly new to your forum- I did read through all of the FAQ (clicked the link)- but I have a fairly general question that I did not see covered there. Please forgive me if this question is a repeat or one that was covered on the FAQ that I missed.
My ?-
Just recently out of the military and am looking for a good, reputable heli-school in/around the San Diego area? Anyone in the SD area have any recommendations/suggestions. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Troy.
My ?-
Just recently out of the military and am looking for a good, reputable heli-school in/around the San Diego area? Anyone in the SD area have any recommendations/suggestions. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Troy.
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Troymills22,
Welcome to Rotorheads! I suggest that you re post your question in Training, hours building and first job prospects in America, where it will have a better chance of a reply
Welcome to Rotorheads! I suggest that you re post your question in Training, hours building and first job prospects in America, where it will have a better chance of a reply
