Pro Helo Pilot Forum

[n57flyguy]

Originally Posted by ChinookDriver

Well, to commemorate the 100th post in the pro helo pilot forum, just wanted to tell ya'll I've sent out PMs to other suspected helicopter guys around here with okay results. Just wanted to see if you guys knew of other helo lurkers around here.

Was thinking about trying snatch people up from other helo forums... but I can't think of a way to do it without being b*itched out for - well, stealing their members and advertising another forum on theirs.

I think this forum would work out great if we simply got a subject heading called “Just Helicopters” or something like that listed with all the forums on the main page. What do you guys think? Worth it or no?

Definitely!!! I want to learn more about Helos. I think C650capt flew helos (did I already say that?) but it would be sweet if we could get one up.

post 101!!!!

and page 5

[scottyboy75]

If you go to some of the other sites youll get blasted no matter what. But yet I am strangley drawn to them. It's like the attraction of a high school dropout rushing home to their singlewide to catch Springer.

[Ian J]

Scotty, what does your wife think about you wanting to fly GOM? She okay with you being gone for a week at a time (or more)? And is she okay with living along the gulf in probably a not too great place?

Reason I ask is because I haven't even made the decision on whether to fly fixed or rotary when I get out. If I choose rotary, I'm going to have to build some time because I only have 700 rotor hours. (Over 1000 total time... but not sure if anyone gives a crap about the airplane stuff) GOM is the place its gotta happen from what I see. So with my wife and I all comfy in a new house up here in NY, it would be hard to ask her to move down there. She'd do it, but I'd hate to be the reason she's taken out of our favorite place in the country. She's joked about moving to Alaska before... she thinks it could be cool... and I know I get work up there but the conditions are not very good from what I hear.

So back to rotorcraft... to build time (because I assume offshore wouldn't hire a 700 hour guy) I'd need to get my CFI add-on. Since most places fly robbie's, don't most places require at least 50 hours in type for those things?? If so.... geez, I'm screwed.

Or I could choose planes, continue CFIing till I get out, then CFI full time at a place that has a lot of multi opportunities (which I assume is Florida which I wouldn't mind too much but my wife would hate.) then fly night freight or try and get on with the regionals all the while taking a 75% paycut from my army salary - and no, staying in is NOT a possibility.

So I'm just b*tching and whining... I just needed to vent my frustrations... thanks.

[scottyboy75]

I understand the venting. From what I hear you can get a job with most flight schools with about 25hrs in the Robbie and the factory course which is about 400 dollars. I am sure if you got your CFI and put in an app most flight schools would kill to get someone with your qualifications. Back to the Robbies I would look at SFAR 73 of paRT 61(?) it deals directly with what it takes to teach in them.
I am planning (aka hoping) to Stat in SLC and commute from here. Or, if the time just happens I can get on with Temsco or somebody in AK I will stay in housing up there. It is not the best accomadations but its free. Work a summer up there while trying to get my DPE to keep me busy during winters. I don't know just things to think about while going to school. Ultimatley I hope to hold out until I get enough hours to fly EMS in SLC.
But, then again all this is just on paper and depends on which way the wind is blowing when I get there.
I have prepared my wife about the possibility of being gone quite awhile at a time and she reminded me that she is a tough old Army wife and can handle it. She just reminded me that when I am home I am home and it should be okay.
I would just send your app down to GOM and feel it out. After all your 700 hrs are all turbine. As opposed to the weed eater I fly.

[RynoB]

I'm just posting my support for a helo forum. I had 5 hours of dual in an R22. Then, I got engaged and bought a house. So much for the fling wing lessons until I'm rich. It was the most fun I've had flying.

[Ian J]

Thanks for your support bro... appreciate it!

[scottyboy75]

No Prob, bro. Thinking about this stuff sometimes can make my head hurt. Lots of jobs just gotta find one that fits my life.

[scottyboy75]

I did see an ad for Saudi Aramco. Flying oil support out of Dubai 6 wks on 8 wks off. I might check this one out when I get there.

[Ian J]

Originally Posted by RynoB

I'm just posting my support for a helo forum. I had 5 hours of dual in an R22. Then, I got engaged and bought a house. So much for the fling wing lessons until I'm rich. It was the most fun I've had flying.

And thanks to you too! Us poor helo guys needs luvin' too.

[UH60driver]

Ici Louie!!
What's up. I just got back from touring southeast Louisiana and buzzing my neighbors (but for Government purposes we'll call it low level ATM training).

I have to respond chinooks' comment about flight time required. I spoke with a buddy of mine today (the guy I flew with) and he said that airlog took him with both fixed wing and helo time @ 500 hrs. This was back in 2000. That's what I meant in my earlier post about submitting a resume. You might just be that lucky guy. The gulf companies need pilots. Try ERA aviation, they might take you. This goes to anyone who is really interested. The worst that can happen is for you not to get the call. Like someone said: "Can't win the lotto if you don't play it."

P.S. Five pages already!!

[scottyboy75]

Word round the campfire the GOM is real short. But you know how the campfire goes. I plan on sending my stuff in at 400, 500, 600, 700. See the pattern who knows maybe it will work.

[Ian J]

True... very true. You never know what might happen.

You know what we need on this board are pilots actually flying EMS, GOM, ENG, etc...

[UH60driver]

I'll see if I can get some guys to sign up and give you guys info on the gulf. Today I spoke with a friend who told me that he's seen guys getting hired at the gulf with less than 1000 hrs. On that same note, he has seen guys with over 1000 who didn't get hired. He told me it depends a lot on personality and that interview. Just thought I'd let you know.

[Ian J]

No offense to those who do it, but since when did flying a news chopper become "electronic news gathering? ENG? Come on... thats like calling freight pilots "package delivering specialists," or "PDS's." Or aerial package delivery systems, or some such nonsense. Just my opinion.

[UH60driver]

You mean to tell me I didn't get hired because I did not apply for the GOM bus driver position?

[scottyboy75]

I was trying to think of something nice to reply but was unable to come up with anything. I noticed news guy (eng) are starting to fly R-44's to keep costs down.

[RynoB]

The three local news stations here fly 206s. One of the news stations just upgraded to a 407. It looks like a really impressive aircraft.

[Longhaul]

Couple of recent Helicopter job post.

Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
Private Sector
Manassas VA
American Helicopters, a busy Part 141 flight school, is looking to hire another CFII. Requirements: Instrument Instructor, 300 hours in helicopters, and RHC Safety Course. Great training location near Washington, DC. Will fly R22 Beta II and R44 Raven II helicopters. Please do not apply if you do not meet the minimum requirements. Email or fax resume before calling. Email: info@americanheli.com . or fax to: Attn: Jeff Long at: 703-368-9445. Phone after submitting resume: 703-368-9599.
Contact: Jeff Long
American Helicopters
Phone: 703-368-9599
Fax: 703-368-9445
info@americanheli.com


Seasonal Tour Pilot Positions
Private Sector
Ketchikan AK
TEMSCO Helicopters relies on seasonal tour pilots to fill available positions. Will fly helicopters maintained to the highest standard and enjoy beautiful Alaska. Tour pilots train in Ketchikan and work in Juneau or Skagway flying mainly Eurocopter AStars. Take advantage of our excellent FAA Part 135 training and become a TEMSCO team player! All applicants must be commercially rated, have 1000 hours PIC Helicopter and meet all FAR Part 135 requirements. No turbine experience is required. Pay will include a monthly rate plus a daily food allowance. Pilots are eligible for a season end completion bonus to include an amount equal to return airfare from Juneau to pilots point of origin, limited to Continental U.S. along with one extra months pay. Housing and ground transportation are provided throughout the season for pilots only. Please include references with resume.
Contact: Attn: Chief Pilot
TEMSCO Helicopters
P.O. Box 5057
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Fax: 907-225-2340
eric_eichner@temscoair.com


Helicopter Flight Instructor
Government
Ft. Rucker AL
Click link below for full details on this job.

Department: Department Of The Army
Agency: Army Training and Doctrine Command
Job Announcement Number: SCEG06240431D
SALARY RANGE: 74,074.00 - 96,292.00 USD per year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, May 05, 2006 to Thursday, May 18, 2006

SERIES & GRADE: GS-2181-13/13

POSITION INFORMATION: - Temporary Position Not to Exceed: 2 Years -- Full Time

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Fort Rucker, AL

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Public

JOB SUMMARY:
Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Organization(s):
US Army Training & doctrine Command US Army Avn Ctr 110th Avn Bde 1/223d Avn Regiment Co A Ft. Rucker, AL

Who May Apply: All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.

KEY REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizen

MAJOR DUTIES:
Instructs and evaluates rated aviators in maintenance test flight procedures in the CH-47 helicopter, and advanced military aircraft in advanced instrument flight techniques in VFR conditions. Operates dual rotor, multi-engine, dual seated heavy lift (over 32,000 pounds maximum gross weight), rotary wing aircraft conducting instruction in the methods of maintenance test flight procedures as prescribed by the current regulatory doctrine and appropriate technical manuals. Perform AFCS evaluation (flight), AFCS function check (hover), droop eliminator check, torque differential check, taxi checks, mechanical rig check control position check, before hover checks, speed sweep checks, autorotation RPM check, self tuning vibration absorber check, RPM droop check and thrust rod slippage check, communication and navigation equipment checks after landing check, battery check, caution. lights/lights check etc...

About the Position: This position is located at Ft. Rucker, Alabama, home of the US Army Aviation "Warfighting Center." Fort Rucker is located in the "Wiregrass"area in Southeast Alabama, surrounded by Enterprise, Ozark and Daleville. The geography and climate are ideal for year round military training. Recreation activities are abundant in the immediate and surrounding areas of family and fun. www.rucker.army.mil

Send Mail to:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283

For questions about this job:
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Phone: 410-306-0137
Internet: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil


Pilots (ASTAR)
Galveston TX
ASTAR Pilots, Gulf of Mexico
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Galveston, TX
Submit Your Application

Evergreen Helicopters International, Inc. – Galveston, TX

Summary
Evergreen Helicopters International, Inc. has several pilot positions available in Galveston, TX and throughout the Gulf of Mexico. We are seeking people with ASTAR off shore experience.

Qualifications
Minimum times are 1500 hours total time, 100 hours previous 12 months, and 200 hours in type. Must have 200 hours Gulf of Mexico experience.

Comments
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Evergreen Helicopters
http://www.evergreenaviation.com/emp/index.html

[scottyboy75]

The website www.jsfim.com has tons of listings for both types of pilots. I use this to guide how I fly when I train. This is why I have more night time than most of my instructors.

[Ian J]

Originally Posted by RynoB

The three local news stations here fly 206s. One of the news stations just upgraded to a 407. It looks like a really impressive aircraft.

The 206 is very nice... I loved flying them. Wouldn't mind flying the 407 either. Odd that some stations are getting expensive turbines while others are opting for pistons.

[Ian J]

Thanks for the post longhaul! Good info.

[Ian J]

Originally Posted by scottyboy75

The website www.jsfim.com has tons of listings for both types of pilots. I use this to guide how I fly when I train. This is why I have more night time than most of my instructors.

I find a lot of jobs specify "night unaided" as a requirement. I assume then all my NVG hours mean little. That would suck... and flying NVGs low-level, doing NVG dust landings, and hooking slings loads under goggles is pretty darn challenging. You think they'd give us credit for all that.

[scottyboy75]

I think though there are a few ems operators that are going NVG. I saw along time ago that Bell was running a NVG class trying to get people certified. I don't remeber much about it. I think I saw it in Vertical Magazine but don't remember. Would any night you get flying airplanes count?

[scottyboy75]

Can't let it die must keep it going.
Breathe, darn you breathe.

[Ian J]

Originally Posted by scottyboy75

Can't let it die must keep it going.
Breathe, darn you breathe.

No... it WILL not die. I will post on this thread every day, even if ts just some musings or a shopping list.

Here's what I propose... start another thread in General Topics suggesting fixed wing guys come here and ask any little thing... any question at all, any aerodynamic property, any flight maneuver question, any starting salary question, in helo FAR specific.... ANYTHING that they have about helicopters.

What do you think?