Are you willing to move to Aberdeen?

If so, have you applied to Bond, Bristow and CHC? As far as I'm aware, all 3 are currently recruiting co-pilots.

...but, don't forget, you need ME/IR-H for that.

JR

Bristow not an option unless you have been through 'the academy'.

As for the other two, yes they are recruiting, but you need something too stand out from the other cvs on the 'two foot high pile'. IR is plus, low hours minus.

I heard from an unsuccessful applicant that CHC are looking for 1000+ hours at this stage, leaving perhaps Bond for fresh CPL IR's in Aberdeen? It could of course all change if they don't find the numbers. Unfortunately this is the danger or zero-to-CPL+IR with no other experience to set you apart from the rest and help get you an interview. Have you made the effort to go and meet the various operators/chief-pilots/recruiters face to face? You might not want to limit your options to offshore if you want to at least keep your hand in, I know of a handful of places looking for fresh instructors...

Thx for the replies guys. Getting started is the hardest I guess. Finished only SE/IR in Belgium and what mentioned above ME is required.
Any ideas how high that pile is in numbers of different pilots?

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The Royal Oman Police are looking for more pilots to increase numbers.

It's not unheard of for people to get an offshore job with a SEIR, I know of people on this site who were hired by CHC with exactly that completed on the Longranger (BAC Denmark), but it is not helping your cause, when also with low hours, jockeying against other applicants on paper who have MEIR's (AS355/EC135). They would likely interview people with ME type ratings and MEIR's first unless you have something else enticing on your CV.

Not any more. The cost/hassle to upgrade is now much reduced under EASA, so there isn't really a preference for ME/IRs anymore. It's the IR part which is important.

If Bristow are still insisting on an (OGP) minimum of 500hrs and CHC want 1000hrs, then you definitely want to be applying here:

Pilots ? Bond Offshore Aberdeen | Bond Aviation Group

You will, however, have to be of a sufficient standard to pass an assessment at Oxford Aviation Academy. You can get a very good idea of what is required from here: ask.oxfordaviation.net ? View topic - What is Included in Skills Assessment

Not any more. See my post above.

Well, the costs are the same today (under EASA) as the last year, or two years ago (under the JAR FCL II, amend. 3,4 or 5).

So, all that is one story, but reality is a bit different!

Cheers

JR

I know. And judging by our comparative biographies, I might be currently a little bit more 'in the know' than you.


;)

OK no problem, you know much better than me. Can you just explain this thing about the lower costs of SE to ME IR extension, now under the EASA? And what have changed, as you said, in the last few months?

Cheers JR

The conversion can now be done by a TRI, as part of a ME type rating. Previously, an IRI was also required.

Its about 15-20k to convert to ME I've heard. Quite a lot of money after already spended a bunch on training.. But how about the Oman police? Someone can pm me some info, is it reasonable to reply to them with 240 hrs?

Hmmm, have you been reading my posts? The Bond advert does not specify a ME/IR, just an IR. If you are successful with your application, then the upgrade will form part of your type rating.



No. They are looking for a captain. The requirements were in a previous link.

Yes I have, and thanks for the specified feedback. Bond doesn't mention anything about ME on their site but they do require ME/IR. Had contact back in April and SE/IR wasn't enough to participate at the grading.

Ok captain only for Oman, check..

Oh well, it's changed. Again.


Sorry to get your hopes up.

If you can get to 500 hours, try these guys:
Rotor Wing Pilots

I got my start there many years ago. Haven't looked back since.

Also, go talk to NHV, see what they recommend or at what point they would look at you.

Their website currently asks for an ME/IR and 500hrs TT:

Job Detail

About NHV: don't forget an EC155 type rating is also a requirement :ugh:

About Bond: I do have a ME IR and all of the essential reqs, but they didn't even bother to reply to my application. Not sure what to make of that ..