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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

3rd May 2024, 06:52

Replies: 9

Darwin for new pilots

Views: 1,942

Posted By 777xpilot

Darwin for new pilots

Hi all,

Is Darwin really the place for new CPLs to find a job? I have heard cases of pilots spending 6+ months there and having no luck finding their first job.

Thanks!

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

12th Apr 2024, 23:53

Replies: 26

Tips for the top end

Views: 4,163

Posted By 777xpilot

I know of someone planning to move in January...

I know of someone planning to move in January 2025 for to get there foot in the door for the dry season next year. Are they wasting there time moving in Jan or should they move in March/April? 2025

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

26th Mar 2024, 06:25

Replies: 36

Flight Standards GA Ready Course

Views: 6,086

Posted By 777xpilot

Flight Standards GA Ready Course

Hi all,

Whats everyones thoughts on the GA ready course offered by Flight Standards? Is it really worth the 5k price tag for 5 hours on a 210 and maybe being offered a job at the end? Or is a...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

31st Jan 2024, 04:21

Replies: 8

ZK-XYZ

Views: 1,789

Posted By 777xpilot

Both pilots are getting paid 55k each for the...

Both pilots are getting paid 55k each for the ferry. I've flown both those planes in the past.

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

21st Jan 2024, 04:50

Replies: 59

The Reality of Seeking a First GA Charter Job

Views: 14,714

Posted By 777xpilot

Whats wrong with the GA ready course? I've heard...

Whats wrong with the GA ready course? I've heard people talk about it on the forums. Heard its the best way to get 5 hours of 210 time in Darwin because apparently 210s are scarce there for new...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

23rd Dec 2023, 03:57

Replies: 1,040

Sticky Newbie & Flying Training Advice (Merged)

Views: 817,583

Posted By 777xpilot

First job in the outback

Hi all,

I've just met a fresh CPL and MEIR who has about 250 hours with all there single engine training done on Cessna 172s. They asked me for some advice about going to the outback in search...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

10th Aug 2023, 22:57

Replies: 463

Australian Airline wages compilation

Views: 472,952

Posted By 777xpilot

I agree with you about the quality of life 100%....

I agree with you about the quality of life 100%. I'm at QF link now and had the offer of employment from my home airline flying the koru props but the progression and time taken to mainline is what...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

10th Aug 2023, 22:46

Replies: 463

Australian Airline wages compilation

Views: 472,952

Posted By 777xpilot

10 years as an SO, I don't know how people could...

10 years as an SO, I don't know how people could do that. I would rather shoot over to the ME or QF mainline. And another thing that is a joke is the time its takes to get ANZ mainline from the turbo...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

14th Jul 2023, 05:29

Replies: 2

CAA Or CASA ATPL exams?

Views: 1,059

Posted By 777xpilot

CAA Or CASA ATPL exams?

Starting this thread as a guidance for people... If you weren't planning on a career in New Zealand in the long term and were favoring more towards Australia would you recommend to skip the NZ ATPL...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

11th Jul 2023, 20:51

Replies: 229

Air NZ Jet

Views: 115,975

Posted By 777xpilot

If anyone doesn't see a long term career with ANZ...

If anyone doesn't see a long term career with ANZ I'd say its best to work for another airline overseas. I know a few instructors who have been trying for years to get an interview with ANZ and they...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

11th Jul 2023, 04:21

Replies: 229

Air NZ Jet

Views: 115,975

Posted By 777xpilot

100% Agree with EZilcho, this is one of the...

100% Agree with EZilcho, this is one of the reasons why I didn't bother to go ahead and accept my offer with ANZ. The progression is seriously slow and NZ is just getting worse. I never understood...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

2nd May 2023, 22:55

Replies: 24

Air NZ or QLink?

Views: 8,122

Posted By 777xpilot

Air NZ or QLink?

Hi all,

I have received offers from both ANZ and Qlink to join them as a turbo prop first officer. Wanting some insight please. Leaning towards ANZ as I'm from New Zealand but this country is...

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