Dual Rated Pilots

[Pistlpetet]

I am about to get out of the military and re-locate back home to CT outside NYC. I have been flying Scout and Attack Helicopters in the military, but have also been working hard on building up my FW multi-time. I have a lots of Helo experience, but also do have my FW ATP and MEI. I really would like to fly just FW, but would definately not mind finding a job that requires a pilot to fly both FW and Helos. If I could get my foot in the door flying helos first, I would do that.

A friend of mine working at teterboro told me that since todays aircraft are so complicated, that in the corporate world I should concentrate on either Helos or FW. I beg to differ on that, as a helo is like a scooter to me, and there are plenty of people who fly Airliners during the week, and fighters for the guard, without being overwelmed

I would just like to hear from you pros in Biz aviation. Is there a Niche for Dual rated pilots, or should I concentrate soley on the FW side. Thanks in advance.

Pete

 

[LAZYB]

I'm on the Left Coast, but a lot of dual rated guys in the Northeast - your country. AMEX, companies with offices on Wall Street, etc. Check a NBAA members guide. Most of the guys I've known love the opportunity to fly both. AND I don't know why. but a serious "rotor head" gets in a S-76, Dauphin, etc., with some company that has a G-IV, G-V, Challenger etc. and bang he's right seat in the heavy iron and Capt before long. Know several Chief Pilots/Managers that started out in helicopters. Check out HAI http://www.rotor.com/

 

[Pistlpetet]

Lazy B, Thanks for the insight and links!

 

[ultrarunner]

GE out of SWF operates both. However I'm not sure if their pilots are dedicate FW/RW or not.

Worth a call.

 

[501261]

There's definetatly a niche, albeit a small one. LazyB mentioned some good companies, some other ones you might consider are some air ambulance companies that operate both and wealthy individuals that need someone to fly the helicopter off their yacht and to their jet. Ya, its a small niche, but if you can find the right gig it can be a very rewarding job.

 

[GVFlyer]

Phillip Morris has S-76's and jets and their Rotary-Wing Chief Pilot is former Army.

 

[Pistlpetet]

Thanks for all the info from everyone. GVflyer, thanks about the Philip Morris info.

 

[MooseTrax]

This job was out there a while back.

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8573&highlight=dual+rated

 

[fokkerjet]

Try United Technologies Corporation out of KBDL. They fly 2 S-76's plus 3 Hawker 1000's, a GIV and a GEX.

 

[Pistlpetet]

Thanks again for the tips guys