Rotary Jobs 2014
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Aviation Qualifications: ATPL(H)
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From: UK
Applying for an advertised position is normally the best way! The last time I looked, all 3 major UK offshore operators were advertising for pilots. And lots of the other European offshore operators are also advertising.
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From: france
offer no minimal time CPLH enstrom qualified
do not know actually if i can put an offer here. We are looking for a friendly young cplh qualified enstrom280FX. The job is for sightseeing flights in grenoble area. The pay is not that big as you fly piston and we start the operation, you get a fix salary + flight time bonus. Write to [email protected] or [email protected].
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From: Germany
Thanks for that Bravo73....
I'm looking into the EASA certifications, however, this begs for more opinion.
I'm 55. Not sure the investment of money and time into EASA certs would have time to pay off. I'm primarily looking in geographical areas that are rotational and take less investment to convert the FAA ATPH, ie Africa, etc.
So far, the conversion to EASA sounds like a giant PITA
I'm 55. Not sure the investment of money and time into EASA certs would have time to pay off. I'm primarily looking in geographical areas that are rotational and take less investment to convert the FAA ATPH, ie Africa, etc.
So far, the conversion to EASA sounds like a giant PITA
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From: london
Depressing Reading
Hi everybody,
Ive been reading through this thread today with a heavy heart!! Im currently debating jacking in my regular job and getting my head in to completing my helicopter training. But when I look at the websites for jobs, they say you need 500+ hours!
The way im reading it is basically, 'you cant get experience without a job, but you cant get a job without experience', is that about right? Ive seen that bristow will take you if you do your CPL/IR with their acadamy in Florida, does anybosy know if you have to do all the hour building with them too, or just do CPL course?
Thanks
By the way, this is a great forum for discussion and really helps you open your eyes before making any big designs - so thanks again, old timers
Ive been reading through this thread today with a heavy heart!! Im currently debating jacking in my regular job and getting my head in to completing my helicopter training. But when I look at the websites for jobs, they say you need 500+ hours!
The way im reading it is basically, 'you cant get experience without a job, but you cant get a job without experience', is that about right? Ive seen that bristow will take you if you do your CPL/IR with their acadamy in Florida, does anybosy know if you have to do all the hour building with them too, or just do CPL course?
Thanks
By the way, this is a great forum for discussion and really helps you open your eyes before making any big designs - so thanks again, old timers
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There's no hour building at the academy. You have to do the full course.
Graduating and getting your license is no guarantee for a job.
You'll be evaluated from day one and if you don't fit into their psychological / character profile you're out.
Graduating and getting your license is no guarantee for a job.
You'll be evaluated from day one and if you don't fit into their psychological / character profile you're out.
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From: Idaho
Looking for work now that the tour season has ended
Hello, I'm looking for possible helicopter pilot positions to keep me busy during the off season. I'm located in the US (CFII) and have over 2000 hours Total Time (almost all mountainous) with only about 70 hours Turbine. I would love to find an entry level turbine job where I can start really roping in the turbine time. At this point with 2000 piston, any more and I'll just be spinning my wheels and not making myself any more employable. I've been watching the Gulf companies since they are usually the only ones hiring for what I'm looking for in the off-season, but I haven't seen any of them hiring in a really long time. PS checking the PHI website, their jobs are now listed through Facebook and mention a "Jobs Tab" but I have never been able to find it on their Facebook page.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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From: UK
I'm 55. Not sure the investment of money and time into EASA certs would have time to pay off. I'm primarily looking in geographical areas that are rotational and take less investment to convert the FAA ATPH, ie Africa, etc.
So far, the conversion to EASA sounds like a giant PITA
So far, the conversion to EASA sounds like a giant PITA
Good luck with your search but I think that you might struggle without lots of applicable experience behind you.
"Just a pilot"
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From: Jefferson GA USA
Zippiesdrainage:
"During the off-season"?... Frankly, that might be hard for potential employers to overlook. As you mention the Gulf, for PHI openings, click "Careers" at the top of this page
PHI, Inc - The Total Helicopter Company
Less familiar with Bristow, but looks like this link might be searchable:
Bristow - bristowgroup.com
I think this will work for ERA Helicopters:
https://erahelicopters.mua.hrdepartm...archType:quick
If you have sufficient night and an IFR rating, the EMS side of the industry might be a way to slowly build some turbine time. But now my fingers are cramping up... Good luck.
PHI, Inc - The Total Helicopter Company
Less familiar with Bristow, but looks like this link might be searchable:
Bristow - bristowgroup.com
I think this will work for ERA Helicopters:
https://erahelicopters.mua.hrdepartm...archType:quick
If you have sufficient night and an IFR rating, the EMS side of the industry might be a way to slowly build some turbine time. But now my fingers are cramping up... Good luck.
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From: Hoverland
Magenta Aviation
Hello fellow pilots! There is a resourcing company rising up around, they called Magenta Aviation! They're on linkedin, facebooks, etc
They have strong communication channel with the pilots that applied to their services.
But, i havent heard or read about them in any place. Does someone have something about them?
They have strong communication channel with the pilots that applied to their services.
But, i havent heard or read about them in any place. Does someone have something about them?
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From: Slovenia
It's name is IvyExec; it is on LinkedIn; but I am not so sure about their power as it is more or less corporate oriented. Check it out.
There is, of course, a string - you have to give them credit card so after trial they Will charge you automatically.
What we all need is a good agent, even if he takes some percent of sallary. Unfortunatelly, I didn't find one yet.
RGDS, Mike
There is, of course, a string - you have to give them credit card so after trial they Will charge you automatically.
What we all need is a good agent, even if he takes some percent of sallary. Unfortunatelly, I didn't find one yet.
RGDS, Mike
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From: Tasmania and High Wollemi
Australian crewie qualified pilots
Attn crewie qualified pilots that are not working. The old EMQ are looking for crewies in Cairns and Townsville Australia. www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au. Sorry can't get direct link to work. 
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From: Norway
Does anyone know something more about "Africa´s Premier Expeditionary Logistics Provider" and these jobs that are announced on Flightglobal?
Gazelle SA 341 Helicopter Pilots with Undisclosed | 1401402434
Bell 412 Helicopter Captains and Co-pilots with Undisclosed | 1401402428
Gazelle SA 341 Helicopter Pilots with Undisclosed | 1401402434
Bell 412 Helicopter Captains and Co-pilots with Undisclosed | 1401402428
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Going to be "military" style of flying in crisis regions….
If you are not up to sleeping in tents/flying in hostile environment (where people actually trying to shoot at you, and where mosquitos try to infect you with malaria)-stay away….if you got experience in these environments, and o have the necessary experience-give it a try…
If you are not up to sleeping in tents/flying in hostile environment (where people actually trying to shoot at you, and where mosquitos try to infect you with malaria)-stay away….if you got experience in these environments, and o have the necessary experience-give it a try…
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From: Hoverland
My 400 cents regarding those positions
Bell 412 Helicopter Captains and Co-pilots with Undisclosed | 1401402428
goes for a Uganda company called Kampala Executive Aviation
Careers at KEA
They operate Bell 412 in Republic of Central Africa for the UN i thing...
Bell 412 Helicopter Captains and Co-pilots with Undisclosed | 1401402428
goes for a Uganda company called Kampala Executive Aviation
Careers at KEA
They operate Bell 412 in Republic of Central Africa for the UN i thing...