Visual Job Market UK.
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Visual Job Market UK.
Hi All,
I’m interested in opinions on the visual ops job market in England. I’ve not flown for nearly 5 years but I’d like to return to flying I’m just not sure if it’s worth taking a punt and renewing a type rating.
Experience wise I’ve flown 8.5k hours PIC 1/2 of which is twin time. Gas pipeline, powerline, filming, USL and hoisting operations.
I was instrumental rated but I’m not really interested in renewing my IR if I’m honest.
Thanks in advance, TTTE.
I’m interested in opinions on the visual ops job market in England. I’ve not flown for nearly 5 years but I’d like to return to flying I’m just not sure if it’s worth taking a punt and renewing a type rating.
Experience wise I’ve flown 8.5k hours PIC 1/2 of which is twin time. Gas pipeline, powerline, filming, USL and hoisting operations.
I was instrumental rated but I’m not really interested in renewing my IR if I’m honest.
Thanks in advance, TTTE.
Hi All,
I’m interested in opinions on the visual ops job market in England. I’ve not flown for nearly 5 years but I’d like to return to flying I’m just not sure if it’s worth taking a punt and renewing a type rating.
Experience wise I’ve flown 8.5k hours PIC 1/2 of which is twin time. Gas pipeline, powerline, filming, USL and hoisting operations.
I was instrumental rated but I’m not really interested in renewing my IR if I’m honest.
Thanks in advance, TTTE.
I’m interested in opinions on the visual ops job market in England. I’ve not flown for nearly 5 years but I’d like to return to flying I’m just not sure if it’s worth taking a punt and renewing a type rating.
Experience wise I’ve flown 8.5k hours PIC 1/2 of which is twin time. Gas pipeline, powerline, filming, USL and hoisting operations.
I was instrumental rated but I’m not really interested in renewing my IR if I’m honest.
Thanks in advance, TTTE.
Very good point - a chat last week with a good friend at another offshore operator leads me to believe there are good deals to be done (at his company at least) for anyone with a bit of experience. Good luck whatever you go for
Whereabouts are you based, TTTE, and would you be willing to move for work?
PDG and GB Helicopters are 2 operators who spring to mind who deal with a lot of utility work. However, for flexibility, I imagine that they would both prefer an IR’d pilot, rather than a purely VFR one.
PDG and GB Helicopters are 2 operators who spring to mind who deal with a lot of utility work. However, for flexibility, I imagine that they would both prefer an IR’d pilot, rather than a purely VFR one.
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Whereabouts are you based, TTTE, and would you be willing to move for work?
PDG and GB Helicopters are 2 operators who spring to mind who deal with a lot of utility work. However, for flexibility, I imagine that they would both prefer an IR’d pilot, rather than a purely VFR one.
PDG and GB Helicopters are 2 operators who spring to mind who deal with a lot of utility work. However, for flexibility, I imagine that they would both prefer an IR’d pilot, rather than a purely VFR one.
I don’t really want to head back up to Scotland, I actually lived there for 10 years which was good I also flew for PDG in the past.
My reason for not wanting to renew the IR is cost v risk if I don’t get work at the end of it.
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Thanks guys, I intend to do my research and not rush into anything yet, I also intend to call some old contacts but I’m interested in hearing other opinions here 👍
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My reason for not wanting to renew the IR is cost v risk if I don’t get work at the end of it.
Last edited by Bravo73; 15th Nov 2021 at 21:44.