Superglide Posted December 28, 2007 Posted December 28, 2007 I am new to the forum and looking to start my second career flying helicopters,hoping to have my CFII by late winter,are there any age limitations on GOM/EMS/ENG heli pilots,PIC vs Instructor time.Thanks,any advice appreciated. Quote
Future206Pilot Posted December 28, 2007 Posted December 28, 2007 (edited) Since you say your starting another career I'm assuming that your over 18 so you should be clear for whatever job you want to do, but you have to build up at least 1000 hours for GOM, 2-3000 for EMS, 5000 for Long Lining, and anywhere from 500-1000 for ENG. Another thing you have to be 21 (I think) for your ATP... Check out the other forums for info on the particular work... Edited December 28, 2007 by Future206Pilot Quote
Gomer Pylot Posted December 28, 2007 Posted December 28, 2007 I've never heard of any age limitations. There are lots of old farts flying out there. But I have to make clear that I have nothing to do with hiring anybody for anything. Quote
PhotoFlyer Posted December 29, 2007 Posted December 29, 2007 Since you say your starting another career I'm assuming that your over 18 so you should be clear for whatever job you want to do, but you have to build up at least 1000 hours for GOM, 2-3000 for EMS, 5000 for Long Lining, and anywhere from 500-1000 for ENG. Another thing you have to be 21 (I think) for your ATP... Check out the other forums for info on the particular work... 23 for ATP, and you must be "Of good moral character" in addition to some other requirements. I have always wondered what would make you "Of bad moral character," and if the FAA actually does a background check or anything else to confirm this. Just a minor hijack, please forgive... Quote
Future206Pilot Posted December 29, 2007 Posted December 29, 2007 23 for ATP, and you must be "Of good moral character" Thanks for the clarification I couldn't remember the age... Quote
FUSE Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 I thought it was 25 for atp? Nah, it's 23. 14 CFR §61.151(a) Quote
Flpilot88 Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 So what if you're 22 with 1200 hours applying for a GOM job.. will you be looked at without a ATP or GOM jobs usually dont require ATP? Quote
helonorth Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 So what if you're 22 with 1200 hours applying for a GOM job.. will you be looked at without a ATP or GOM jobs usually dont require ATP?No ATP needed. Quote
jonf Posted January 6, 2008 Posted January 6, 2008 No ATP needed. What kind of jobs require an ATP? And this is off topic a little but how many hours does it usually take to get a heli ski job? Quote
Gomer Pylot Posted January 6, 2008 Posted January 6, 2008 The only jobs that require an ATP by regulation are scheduled airline captains. That's what ATP means, airline transport pilot. However, there are a number of oil companies in the GOM which require captains flying for them (and some SICs, also) to have an ATP. It's really just a way for the oil company aviation managers to justify their jobs, but the overall effect is to push helicopter companies to require an ATP for IFR captains, and in turn they have to pay more for that. Most GOM helicopter companies pay extra for an ATP, generally $100/month or so. Having one makes you more marketable, and you can recoup the cost in less than a year if you get a job which pays extra for having it. Quote
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