Pipeline / Powerline patrol

[avbug]

The most "entry level" position out there is airline pilot. With airlines hiring at such pathetic levels as 300 hours total time presently...it doesn't get much more entry level than that.

Powerline patrol could be anything from a part time gig flown by a single pilot 135 operator, to a regular helicopter inspection and repair operation. The pilot experience requirements will vary considerably.

If you're looking for your first job, then you don't have the experience to be using stupid language like "dropping meat." fom the perspective of one who has spent plenty of years flying jumpers and jumping, I can tell you it just makes you sound foolish.

 

[TWA]

Avbug, I am very sorry if I have offended you. However, from viewing the caliber some of the jumpers in my area, I strongly feel that the term "dropping meat" is appropriate. If you feel that flying right over a running medical helicopter preparing for departure is safe practice, then I stand corrected.

Thank you for your help, it is much appreciated.

 

[avbug]

Perhaps if you're hand-out begging for a job, insulting the community for who you might fly isn't such a smart idea.

Sometimes part of being a professional is knowing when to shut up.

 

[Princedietrich]

Don't worry TWA, like I've mentioned before, when avbug busts your chops it's just his way of saying that he cares and doesn't want you to die. :beer:

 

[TWA]

I see, tough love from avbug. I'm so touched :blush:

 

[670X]

To answer your question about Pipeline patrol...
You have to have 1,500 to be covered by insurance at one operator I know.

1-2 hundred feet all day with 60-90 degree banks is not really entry level flying.

 

[TWA]

Thanks 670, that's the kind of info I'm lookin for.

 

[avbug]

1-2 hundred feet all day with 60-90 degree banks is not really entry level flying.

If you're doing 60 degree to 90 degree banks while flying powerline patrol, you're making some serious mistakes. It's not exactly a hard charging or particuarly challenging line of work.

 

[NW_Pilot]

You have to have 1,500 to be covered by insurance at one operator I know.

Yea, Ins big issue every ware!

Ferry Industry Averages,
700TT For Single Piston
1000TT For Hi-Pro Or Retract
1,200TT For Most Hi Pro Plastic Planes Like Cirrus
1,500TT For Turbo Prop


Twins Piston 1200TT
Twins Turbo Prop 1500-2,500TT

Plus Time in Make And Model or Check Out some times factory training Columbia Now Known As Cessna 350-400.

Best way to solve insurance issue is become pre-approved by the very few insurance agencies . Don't cost a thing but your time.

1-2 hundred feet all day with 60-90 degree banks

Sounds like fun!!

 

[670X]

AVBUG read what I wrote, not what you think I wrote.....PIPELINE...... most turns are required due to some construction or other unexpected object/leak ect ect. I would go on but apparently you know it all already.
Cheers