Ag pilot with A&P

NOGUFFCHET · May 9th, 2009, 23:41

I would be all over this job if i was qualified, hopefully someone can fill it here...

all i know is that its with HFS (Agricultural Aircraft A&P Mechanic/Pilot - California)

t-cart · May 10th, 2009, 16:36

If you have a desire to become an ag pilot, it sounds like a very promising opportunity. The way the ad reads, they aren't blowing smoke up your rear either. The last paragraph spells it out plainly, mechanic first and then pilot. This is a good chance to learn the business first and then also be given the chance to fly. To me, that says a lot about the operator by putting that last paragraph in there. You will probably be doing some loader/grunt work also, but that's not a bad thing if you can get your foot in the door.

This is getting to be an extremely hard part of aviation to break into.

If you were looking to get into this, I'd answer the ad and go talk to them.

Sounds pretty good to me. Good luck to you!

NOGUFFCHET · May 10th, 2009, 16:52

such a sweet side of aviation. I happen to be kind of a tree hugging organic man myself, so spraying chem is a little against what im going for (and i dont have the A&P

) but it would just be about the coolest way to fly.

t-cart · May 10th, 2009, 16:59

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Originally Posted by NOGUFFCHET

such a sweet side of aviation. I happen to be kind of a tree hugging organic man myself, so spraying chem is a little against what im going for (and i dont have the A&P

) but it would just be about the coolest way to fly.

Sorry about that. I guess I didn't read your original post closely enough.

ctab5060X · May 10th, 2009, 17:42

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Originally Posted by NOGUFFCHET

such a sweet side of aviation. I happen to be kind of a tree hugging organic man myself, so spraying chem is a little against what im going for

FYI... they spray chemicals on organic stuff too.

sefro · May 10th, 2009, 17:46

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Originally Posted by ctab5060X

FYI... they spray chemicals on organic stuff too.

And more often

t-cart · May 10th, 2009, 17:55

Hey Sefro, How've you been?

t-cart · May 10th, 2009, 17:55

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Originally Posted by ctab5060X

FYI... they spray chemicals on organic stuff too.

Say it aint so ctab!!

NOGUFFCHET · May 10th, 2009, 18:39

im happy to debate this point, as a farmer myself and having grown up in orchards and having multiple ag major friends, produce workers and health nuts in my life, i can confidently say that across the board you are better off being around organic products than "conventional" or sythetic substances. I have heard of organic farms being hard to look at, but at the end of the day everything degrades.
As i said, i would love to fly ag, but doing it in a smart way would certianly be my goal.

t-cart · May 10th, 2009, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOGUFFCHET

im happy to debate this point, as a farmer myself and having grown up in orchards and having multiple ag major friends, produce workers and health nuts in my life, i can confidently say that across the board you are better off being around organic products than "conventional" or sythetic substances. I have heard of organic farms being hard to look at, but at the end of the day everything degrades.
As i said, i would love to fly ag, but doing it in a smart way would certianly be my goal.

It's all good. Ag flying is a great way to make a living.

NOGUFFCHET · May 10th, 2009, 20:12

you know any way for me to get into that w/o an a&p?

t-cart · May 10th, 2009, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOGUFFCHET

you know any way for me to get into that w/o an a&p?

Sorry for not getting right back to you, I had to take the wife and daughter to see the Hanna Montana movie.

There's really only two realistic ways of getting in. One is going to an ag school and hopefully finding an operator willing to take a chance on you once you complete your training. The other way is to find an operator that will take you on as part of the ground crew doing the loading and other ground duties with the agreement that he will work you in to the flying job. Just like the job posting that you put on here without the A&P.

As I said in the previous post, it is very difficult to get in to this, but it's not impossible.

Good luck to you and any other questions just ask away.

ctab5060X · May 11th, 2009, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-cart

Sorry for not getting right back to you, I had to take the wife and daughter to see the Hanna Montana movie.

Ouch man... I feel sorry for you!

sefro · May 12th, 2009, 01:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-cart

Hey Sefro, How've you been?

I've been doing well! I am finishing up my a&p and I will be trying to build some tailwheel time to maybe start looking for a Seat/loader/Mechanic job next year

I have a couple leads. Lets hope for some luck.

t-cart · May 12th, 2009, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by sefro

I've been doing well! I am finishing up my a&p and I will be trying to build some tailwheel time to maybe start looking for a Seat/loader/Mechanic job next year

I have a couple leads. Lets hope for some luck.

Man that sounds great! Keep after it and you will get there. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!

May 10th, 2009, 16:36	#2
t-cart Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: I want to fly jets! Posts: 1,906	Re: Ag pilot with A&P If you have a desire to become an ag pilot, it sounds like a very promising opportunity. The way the ad reads, they aren't blowing smoke up your rear either. The last paragraph spells it out plainly, mechanic first and then pilot. This is a good chance to learn the business first and then also be given the chance to fly. To me, that says a lot about the operator by putting that last paragraph in there. You will probably be doing some loader/grunt work also, but that's not a bad thing if you can get your foot in the door. This is getting to be an extremely hard part of aviation to break into. If you were looking to get into this, I'd answer the ad and go talk to them. Sounds pretty good to me. Good luck to you! __________________

May 10th, 2009, 16:52	#3
NOGUFFCHET Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: olga Posts: 136 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Ag pilot with A&P such a sweet side of aviation. I happen to be kind of a tree hugging organic man myself, so spraying chem is a little against what im going for (and i dont have the A&P) but it would just be about the coolest way to fly. __________________ Hip Hop Anonymous?

May 10th, 2009, 17:55	#7
t-cart Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: I want to fly jets! Posts: 1,906	Re: Ag pilot with A&P Hey Sefro, How've you been? __________________

May 10th, 2009, 18:39	#9
NOGUFFCHET Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: olga Posts: 136 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Ag pilot with A&P im happy to debate this point, as a farmer myself and having grown up in orchards and having multiple ag major friends, produce workers and health nuts in my life, i can confidently say that across the board you are better off being around organic products than "conventional" or sythetic substances. I have heard of organic farms being hard to look at, but at the end of the day everything degrades. As i said, i would love to fly ag, but doing it in a smart way would certianly be my goal. __________________ Hip Hop Anonymous?

May 10th, 2009, 20:12	#11
NOGUFFCHET Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: olga Posts: 136 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Ag pilot with A&P you know any way for me to get into that w/o an a&p? __________________ Hip Hop Anonymous?

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