CaptainDune Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Just curious what your story is for breaking into the utility side, or more specifically, the fire side. Just curious of other peoples experiences. Maybe it will help someone else out along the line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ospreydriver Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Definitely second that emotion on the firefighting question. I see a lot of openings for fire jobs with crazy minimums--4000 plus hours, as well as USFS Fire card and long line experience. Fire jobs seem to have a chicken-and-egg issue--you can't get the job without the qualifications, but you can't get the qualifications without the job. I've also been told that many of these positions are seasonal, and it seems as if they have exceptionally high qualifications for irregular work. I'm speaking out of ignorance here, so maybe my initial impressions are wrong, but how does the hiring process work, how is the job, and how much does it pay? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jholbert Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I am also seeking advice for entering the utility field-- powerline/pipeline patrol, powerline work, fires, longline/seismic, or construction. Some FAR 133 experience, have flown Bell, Sikorsky, and Eurocopter equipment, ATP, 5000 Helicopter/4000 Helicopter PIC, First Class Medical, Clean record, willing to relocate as necessary. Thanks in advance for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.