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Originally Posted by flygirl22  I am 19 and im about done with my privates, which has taken forever for me to get done because the lack of good weather. As the days passed I have been thinking of what career I want to do in the aviation profession. I just can't seem to figure it out. I currently in the UND program at Spokane Falls Community College and I'm starting the IFR course. I don't want to be a commercial pilot and i can't fully see myself in any other job just because I don't know. I am more looking for some fun job but I don't know what. I was kind of curisous if anyone knows of aviation art. I'm really into drawing and paints like the airbrushing. I was wondering if anyone knew of the airplane painting like the tail art?
but if anyone has any advise for me about jobs like crop dusting and what requirements and training for that is? Tail/ nose art for planes? Any other jobs that don't require the whole licensing but can still get payed for to fly?
any help would be awesome!!!
have a great day!!
thanks much TARAH |
Hi flygirl22, First, Welcome to JC. I really cant help you with bush flying, never done any, but I did fly crop dusters for a long time. To fly ag, all you need is the commercial. No instrument rating or Multi engine required. I will say this though, I would go ahead and get those ratings now while you are still training. I waited till a few years ago to get them and had to "relearn" some things about flying.
As for being a woman, it is not real common to see a woman doing this work, but I have heard of several and they have done quite well. It is hard dirty work, and it is dangerous work. The pay is quite good, once you get established with a good record. ie; not leaving a string of broken airplanes and drift claims behind you. A good or bad reputation will follow you your whole career.
As far as the nose art, cant really help with that other than to say maybe go to a few airshows and talk to owners. See if they might be interested.
Anyway, Good luck to you, and if you have any questions about ag flying I will be glad to help you out. T.C.