Look at the requirements for this job!?

[AZaviator]

POSITION:
Remote Controlled Aircraft Pilot

COMPANY:
Entech Technical Solutions

ADDRESS :
1851 E 1st Street , Santa Ana , CA , 92705
TELEPHONE/FAX:
714.560.7744 / Fax 714.560.7743

EMAIL:
[email protected]

DATE:
Wednesday, September 11, 2002

COMMENTS:
Candidates are required to assist in flight trials Remote Controlled Aircraft. You should be a holder of a Private Pilots License, and be instrument rated. The company is based in Southern California . You role is to demonstrate the flight capabilities of the aircraft to potential buyers.
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OK, could anyone please explain why you would need an instrument rating to fly an RC Airplane?? Is the job market for RC flyers really this competative??

 

[avbug]

The user is probably controlling the aircraft through a flight station equipped with instrumentation. I don't think they're talking about a toy RC airplane here, if you get the drift.

 

[starchkr]

How much does it pay...

 

[MetroSheriff]

If there are enough applicants, do you think that applicants will be required to PFT???

 

[dav8or]

If there are enough applicants, do you think that applicants will be required to PFT???

Don't forget to add $50 for the application fee.

 

[MetroSheriff]

Don't forget to add $50 for the application fee.

Actually, my understanding is that they are only accepting resumes thru UPAS. So you have to join UPAS first to the tune of $250.00.

The simulator evaluation is being outsourced to FSI and that will cost $475.00.

STI is providing background checks for $159.99.

Equifax will handle your credit check. If you have already gotten your free credit report for the year, that wil be 34.99.

You will also be required to bring a copy of your entire Airman Record. Available from OKC if you send a check for $10.00 for copying costs.. The balance will be returned to you with your Airman Record in 4 to 6 weeks.

BTW, rumor has it there are over 8500 resumes currently on file.



TIC

 

[aggiepilot87]

OK, could anyone please explain why you would need an instrument rating to fly an RC Airplane?? Is the job market for RC flyers really this competative?? [/B]

Can't say why the ratings are required, but apparently these things are becoming more prevalent. I had a buddy intercepted by one near the TX coast. He was moving along at a pretty good clip in his RV-6 and had the thing pull up a couple hundred feet off his wing. It pulled away then circled around and passed him again. I'd guess they're being used to look for drug smugglers.

 

[MetroSheriff]

Re: Re: Look at the requirements for this job!?

...had the thing pull up a couple hundred feet off his wing. It pulled away then circled around and passed him again.

He should have gotten the N # and then called the feds and reported 'em as being in violation of 91.13 Careless and Reckless.



Doggone U.S. Customs R/C pilots.


LOL

 

[avbug]

Actually, in addition to 91.13(a), that would also be a violation of 91.111(a)&(b) (Operating near other aircraft).

I say we shoot them, just to be safe.

 

[LR25]

I have been flying models for about 15 years.

A friend of mine had a J-3 and I had a 1/5 scale J-3, well we were going to fly the little J-3 next to the big J-3.

Hey, I lose enough airplanes from the regular attrition with models flying, I figured I would leave the FAA out of me losing another. I can see the local news, more at 11..........

Anyone try this before?

And Avbug, your right, shootem just to be safe.

 

[uavchaser]

I fly the chase plane for the Predator UAV program in El Mirage. Most of the UAV pilots want my position making much less to fly a REAL airplane. If you want to use this as a stepping stone to a real flying job don't even think about it. The airplanes will always be broken and you'll never know when you're going to fly if at all.

 

[Eric]

This Just In!

Kit Darby announces an RC PILOT SHORTAGE!!!!

oh, and don't forget about the $100 dollar drug test, and the 10 driving records check........

 

[Salty Dog]

I'm waiting for the follow-on job postings from the TSA to screen UAV ramp workers (no combs on those suckers, either!) and the FAA guy driving around in his company Yugo to ramp check the pilots at their computer station. Is that a part 135 or 91 operation? BFR/medical current? Hmmm...

 

[jetexas]

Does this job fall under the PRIA? How are the overnights?

 

[MetroSheriff]

Re: This Just In!

Kit Darby announces an RC PILOT SHORTAGE!!!!

No Doubt!!! What with all the retirements of R/C pilots projected in the next 10 years. Not to mention the exponential growth of Regional R/C jobs.

I wonder if codeshare regional R/C ASMs count against the block hour ratios set by mainline R/C PWAs for the wholly-owned regional R/C carriers.

I think those scope limits are predatory in nature. I am forming the RCDC. Please send check or money order made payable to


RCDC

c/o MetroSheriff
P.O. Box 8456
Dallas, TX 71367


***Please no one go on a rant. This is all in good fun.

 

[shaun3000]

OK, could anyone please explain why you would need an instrument rating to fly an RC Airplane?? Is the job market for RC flyers really this competative??

I imagine you need the instrument rating for the plane because you'd be on the ground with a TV screen and a instrument panel infront of you. Instrument pilots are generally better prepared to fly a plane WELL based only on instruments, ignoring any feelings of motion from the inner ear. Since you'd most like be at a ground station that doesn't move they probably want someone who can fly a plane on instruments, alone, without having to rely on what it *feels* like they are doing. Besides, Joe Schmoe pilot isn't likely to have an instrument rating. Doing that also cuts down on the applicants and paperwork as they wouldn't most likely not get the job, anyway.

 

[Counselair]

...wouldn't you need a Commerial Pilots Licence for that? Just Kiddin'!