Guest pokey Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I am thinking of relocating (chasing a skirt actually) to the land of oz, any Aussie pilots/mechanics give me any leads about the Sunshine Coast operators that may want to hire me from USA? And license conversions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Hi, you'll get few tips about conversion here: Skippy helo forum: http://www.bladeslapper.com/content/bb/viewforum.php?f=14 Sorry, but by any means I want to make ads to another forum, I'm just trying to help! Renaud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelebebbel Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) Unless you have some very special qualifications, it is unlikely that you will get hired remotely down here. You need to show up, complete all the licensing paperwork and tests, and then start talking to people. Bladeslapper has all the details about the conversion - In summary, it takes about 6 weeks once you are in the country. This is mainly waiting for paperwork (security clearance AKA "ASIC"). You have to do an air law theory exam and a basic flight test at a flying school, if you are looking at the sunshine coast talk to Bluetongue Helicopters.First steps are to apply for a ARN and get the medical done, both of which can be done overseas if you want to save time. If you have experience, you shouldn't have much trouble finding a job down here once you got the ticket, though a lot of the work is "out bush" meaning remote, maybe touring positions.If you are a licensed mechanic and able to convert your qualifications (I don't know how that works, I'm only a pilot), you will have job offers to choose from. LAMEs are in high demand down here, especially if you are willing to work in remote areas. Edited December 24, 2012 by lelebebbel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohm1 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Before you chase her all the way to Australia, ensure that you will be able to secure a work permit. Australia is very strict in regard to overseas visitors working illegally. P1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pokey Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Thanks all you guys, very helpful info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avbug Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 I used to l live in oz. Use caution; you probably won't want to come back. I lived on the sunshine coast in Mooloolaba for a time, as well as other places in Queensland. I miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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