S76 or AW139. Which type rating?

[Humane Maverick]

Hello, friends.

I´m having an opportunity to change my S76C+ rating for the AW139 one.
Could you tell me which of them is better, in order to be in the front line to get a good vacance as a captain in the international market?

Thanks a lot.

[Bravo73]

S76 is the past. 139 is the future. Where do you want to be?

[Humane Maverick]

Wherever I can get the best salary in the best safety conditions, much better in a western country.

[Bravo73]

Hmmm, something seems to be lost in translation.

139.

[Humane Maverick]

Ups, sorry...

Of course, I want to be in the future, but honestly, I´m not so sure to change.

[Camp Freddie]

I know several touring pilots on the 76 and they all want to get on the 139 for better opportunities, in my view it's far beyond a no brainer, it's obviously the way to go and I am surprised you are even asking the question !

I claim some knowledge on this, I was on the 76 and now on the 139

[c53204]

If I won the Euromillions lottery tonight (£133), I would go for the AW139.

[PhlyingGuy]

139 all the way.

[helops]

Who knows, how many hours per year should I expect flying a 139 offshore? 200 h or more?

Thank you

[CH274]

Originally Posted by helops

Who knows, how many hours per year should I expect flying a 139 offshore? 200 h or more?

Thank you

That is a strange question. Unless if you're not an offshore pilot.
All depends on the operation you're in and where. 200 hrs is low.