Flying for filming...
 

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

Ben

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.

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

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

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

:-)

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.

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

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.