Hour requirements in other countries?

jazmillions · March 29th, 2008, 22:47

I heard that in England you can get a job with less that 300 hours. I'm not sure what kind of job. But i was just wondering if anyone knew how many hours are required in countries besides the US and if you have to get citizenship before you can be a pilot there?

scottyboy75 · March 30th, 2008, 17:55

Not really sure about the answer to your question. Are flying at Hillsboro?
Shane

hello · April 2nd, 2008, 13:22

Hi, nowadays, it seems evefectively possible to get a job in Aberdeen (scotland) as Co-pilot even if you are below the 300 mark, flying in the north sea for oil rigs.
Over there is a lack of pilots and one of the main reason for it, is that the JAA ATPLH is a long and annoying route, quit expensive and the IR has to be done in a twin engine helicopter...
then you will probably need a visa or european citizen ship before going there, unless you have a specific profil with S92 or super puma time on you resume, at least as far I can figure out.

To make it brief, the route for an American doesn't seem to be the easiest way, to compare of the options you do have in the US.

If you would have others questions, do not hesitate, I know bunch of guys working on their JAA ATPLH here in Bristow, so if I can help you out...

Good luck

Davy

abrutus · April 21st, 2008, 12:43

I agree. But you cant have it all, cant you?.

. The US is the Contry with the most number of aiports, flights schools, flying facilites and stuff. And Probably airplnaes flying around to. but something that amazes me is the requirements! they ¨¨all¨¨ want 1000TT with 250-350 Multi and stuff.
Here in Mexico you come out of your comercial with 180TT (fix wing) and if you have the contacts or if there is an opening at an airline and you pass the exam you are IN! that it!. Same goes with helos, altough helos in Mexico its more like an elite field for pilots, so you need conections, but if you have them or know somebody in, you can have 180TT and compete against a 2000TT guy! and you´ll be in! (of course as long as you meet insurance requirements) but you do get the point.
Same in many American contries, and china. Thats why you get to see 22 year olders flying 747´s or some huge wide body plane! ;

hello · April 21st, 2008, 15:47

Hi folks,
abrutus do yo have any advices about Mexico, I am fluent in Spanish and would love to fly over there, but it looks like it is a kind of country where it's just about who you known and nothing to see with the internet...
some commercial jobs or instructions job would be great as i can't find anything right now, I feel like I will never get a foot in the aviation industry!

Any advices would be great for sure.

Davy

TexasFlyer · April 22nd, 2008, 03:15

You're an American and want to fly in Europe... yep, good luck. That's a very expensive proposition and a path not worth traveling for most Americans. But then, if it's your dream to fly in Europe, learn what you have to do to qualify and go do it (so long as you can afford too... and if it's too expensive just focus on doing it over time since you can get there with hard work and proper planning).

Oh, and the question on the Mexico flying... that's interesting. I'd love to see the answer on that since that is something I don't know the answer to myself just for informational/ knowledge purposes

March 29th, 2008, 22:47	#1
jazmillions Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 2	Hour requirements in other countries? I heard that in England you can get a job with less that 300 hours. I'm not sure what kind of job. But i was just wondering if anyone knew how many hours are required in countries besides the US and if you have to get citizenship before you can be a pilot there?

March 30th, 2008, 17:55	#2
scottyboy75 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SLC Posts: 764	Re: Hour requirements in other countries? Not really sure about the answer to your question. Are flying at Hillsboro? Shane __________________ Comm Rotorcraft CFI, CFII Rotorcraft

April 2nd, 2008, 13:22	#3
hello Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: titusville Posts: 14	Re: Hour requirements in other countries? Hi, nowadays, it seems evefectively possible to get a job in Aberdeen (scotland) as Co-pilot even if you are below the 300 mark, flying in the north sea for oil rigs. Over there is a lack of pilots and one of the main reason for it, is that the JAA ATPLH is a long and annoying route, quit expensive and the IR has to be done in a twin engine helicopter... then you will probably need a visa or european citizen ship before going there, unless you have a specific profil with S92 or super puma time on you resume, at least as far I can figure out. To make it brief, the route for an American doesn't seem to be the easiest way, to compare of the options you do have in the US. If you would have others questions, do not hesitate, I know bunch of guys working on their JAA ATPLH here in Bristow, so if I can help you out... Good luck Davy

April 21st, 2008, 12:43	#4
abrutus Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montemorelos, MX Posts: 110	Re: Hour requirements in other countries? I agree. But you cant have it all, cant you?.. The US is the Contry with the most number of aiports, flights schools, flying facilites and stuff. And Probably airplnaes flying around to. but something that amazes me is the requirements! they ¨¨all¨¨ want 1000TT with 250-350 Multi and stuff. Here in Mexico you come out of your comercial with 180TT (fix wing) and if you have the contacts or if there is an opening at an airline and you pass the exam you are IN! that it!. Same goes with helos, altough helos in Mexico its more like an elite field for pilots, so you need conections, but if you have them or know somebody in, you can have 180TT and compete against a 2000TT guy! and you´ll be in! (of course as long as you meet insurance requirements) but you do get the point. Same in many American contries, and china. Thats why you get to see 22 year olders flying 747´s or some huge wide body plane! ;

April 21st, 2008, 15:47	#5
hello Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: titusville Posts: 14	Re: Hour requirements in other countries? Hi folks, abrutus do yo have any advices about Mexico, I am fluent in Spanish and would love to fly over there, but it looks like it is a kind of country where it's just about who you known and nothing to see with the internet... some commercial jobs or instructions job would be great as i can't find anything right now, I feel like I will never get a foot in the aviation industry! Any advices would be great for sure. Davy

April 22nd, 2008, 03:15	#6
TexasFlyer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 375	Re: Hour requirements in other countries? You're an American and want to fly in Europe... yep, good luck. That's a very expensive proposition and a path not worth traveling for most Americans. But then, if it's your dream to fly in Europe, learn what you have to do to qualify and go do it (so long as you can afford too... and if it's too expensive just focus on doing it over time since you can get there with hard work and proper planning). Oh, and the question on the Mexico flying... that's interesting. I'd love to see the answer on that since that is something I don't know the answer to myself just for informational/ knowledge purposes

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