Flying for filming...

[heli_ben]

Does anyone know anything about jobs in flying for filming, preferably in the US.

Ben

[Gordy]

In the US yes---you need:

1. To be a legal resident
2. Be in the right place/right time.
3. Know someone in Hollywood
4. Flown a bunch of different aircraft types.
5. Have a bunch of hours.
6. Most importantly---Have a SAG card.

Pretty much a closed shop for an outsider.

[heli_ben]

oh dear!

1. fail
2. well i'll be in hollywood...
3. fail, unless I meet someone
4. a few
5. probably not enough
6. fail

Hmm - the only upside, is I don't want to be paid - just to do it for fun!

Oh well we can all dream!

Ben

[darrenphughes]

Hmm - the only upside, is I don't want to be paid - just to do it for fun!

That's not an upside for all the professional pilots who can't compete with you cause they have bills to pay!

[heli_ben]

A fair point! But to be honest, doesn't look like it's going to be even close to possible.

:-)

[Gordy]

Hmm - the only upside, is I don't want to be paid - just to do it for fun!

Do NOT say that over here----that is why pilots are not paid a decent wage in the US. You WILL lose the respect of EVERY working helicopter pilot on this side of the pond with that attitude.

Do a days work---demand pay.

And there is a long line of people who meet the above requirements ahead of you. Those that do this work have it sewn up pretty tight. To add--you also need to be working for a company that has an FAA approved motion picture manual and waiver.

[Whirlygig]

To echo Gordy, please do not say that on any side of the pond as you will lose the respect of any and every working helicopter pilot.

Cheers

Whirls

[GoodGrief]

Had a conversation with a flight ops manager a few moons ago:

He: You flew a lot in the US for little money. Now you fly less and want to get paid more? Besides, you are having fun flying.

Me: Left the office. Walked out of the building, never went back.