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MikeD · September 16th, 2005, 04:54

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Hey Mike isn't it tough to get a SEAT job? And how do you become an aerobatic pilot at an airshow, do they get paid?

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Getting a SEAT job is indeed tough. Those guys come from the agriculture community, and get add-on SEAT training for fires at places like Safford, AZ, and such. A big part of it is who you know. It's not impossible to get a job like that, but probably easier than getting many other jobs. Aerobatic pilots usually get sponsored like a racecar, and/or belong to a formal aerobatic team (such as the Red Baron pizza Stearmans).

September 16th, 2005, 04:54	#21
MikeD Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pinal Airpark Posts: 6,897	Re: If flying has become \"just a job\"... [ QUOTE ] Hey Mike isn't it tough to get a SEAT job? And how do you become an aerobatic pilot at an airshow, do they get paid? [/ QUOTE ] Getting a SEAT job is indeed tough. Those guys come from the agriculture community, and get add-on SEAT training for fires at places like Safford, AZ, and such. A big part of it is who you know. It's not impossible to get a job like that, but probably easier than getting many other jobs. Aerobatic pilots usually get sponsored like a racecar, and/or belong to a formal aerobatic team (such as the Red Baron pizza Stearmans).