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Love his description of being a flight instructor. “Having somebody next to you that’s going to try and kill you and trying to stop them from killing you.” I cracked up so hard.
When I went to flight school one of my instructors outlined the different ratings from the bottom up: Private pilot certificate- a license to kill yourself Instrument rating- now you can kill yourself in the clouds Commercial rating- you can kill your self while someone pays you to do it CFI- a license to let someone else kill you
Hey there! I believe it's a kind of English sense of humor because the narrator have the Yorkshire accent or something like that, may be I'm wrong :)but not so much Tararabit
Great video. I will say the pay varies MASSIVELY depending on location. For instance, where I am, the starting average pay for heli pilot is around 70k, pretty much unanimously. Average pay is around 100k. Top 10% pay around 140k. The schooling is still around 40-50k, so you can take student loans out for the 6 months of schooling, no interest for a few years, pay them off in 3-4 years, and be very set on a nice career. I am 34 and thinking about doing flight school outside of my normal job until I can license up and support myself financially by flying. It's scary to make a huge career switch from IT to flying helicopters when you have zero experience. The cost is high, even for basic learning. A simple discovery flight is 200-400 which is crazy high.
You gotta do it Jason! You will not regret it!! Be sure to keep an eye on pilotteacher.com for my new course on how to save money on flight training. It could really help you. Scheduled for release in the next few weeks!
Considering doing the same thing at 32. I work for a fire department in Socal as a Fire Inspector but becoming a Fire Pilot interests me a lot. The requirements are high though (ex. min 4,000 PIC hours.)
Hi guys, I just found this video and your comment got my attention @jason. I'm a UX Designer and I'm thinking about doing the same(switching carriers at 31YO). Can any of you tell me if you were able to start and how is it going? Thanks in advance!
I'm a retired commercial helicopter pilot who has immensely enjoyed my career. The up sides are tremendous demand for helicopter pilots and once you are fully qualified, your knowledge of aeronautics is unmatched by virtually any other comparable position. The down side is the required amount of cash that is required to obtain your license and relevant upgrades.
Hoping to start school in the coming year. Been working on it for a while and preparing to move across country. I'll be forwarding this video to all the friends and family that seem to keep asking if there is even any work available for choppers. People seem to think its just a child's fantasy or strictly law enforcement and medical. Possibly a 42 minute video on the topic will calm their nerves. Thanks for the resource.
Hey Steven. It is a massive industry once you are in it. I know many people who had no idea there were so many different types of flying jobs! That great to hear you are starting flight school next year, you are going to have so much fun! I would suggest you check out my course at pilotteacher.com as it will help you save a boat load of cash on your training!
I moved across the country to pursue my helicopter career too! My family did not understand either but, as cheesy as it sounds, I hope you followed your dreams!
@beccacollins1107 I did. Thanks for asking! My program is a 141 school, which is part of a college, so it's a lot of academics, but I had my first actual flight with an instructor last week and am going up again in the morning. It was terrifying, but it will get better, I'm sure. Good luck to you.
Just keep knocking on the doors of Chief Pilots and take any break you can get. Be helpful, listen lots, know your flight manual inside out and have patience. Getting that first job can be the hardest!! Good Luck!!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video, very in-depth review! You could only get this type of review by specifically speaking with people in the industry.
Thanks Ted! Im glad you liked it. Theres lots of other videos you may find helpful on the channel. Also check out my website for more articles to help you.
My uncle flew army for his career. Than flew ems for over 25 years. When the local New channels pilots would be on vacation they would reach out to the email pilots. There was a few times my uncle got to fly for the news. They did lots of search and rescue. I also new other ems pilot and he flew for the coast guard for a career. Lots of great stores these guys would share.
Awesome to hear the call out to "the Cougar guys"...I'm one of them. Been at Cougar for about 5 years now and love it. You're right in that we fly in some of the most challenging weather conditions in the world but the 92 was built for it. Our training is second to none with a CAE S92 simulator right in St. John's. Our offshore minimums are 1/2 mile but like you said, essentially 1/8th (RVR600) for our LTS approval on the CATII ILS back onshore. I've flown a lot of different jobs over the years, many mentioned in your video. You're right on with all of it. I've had the most fun flying tours in the Grand Canyon with Maverick in Las Vegas. And as your life changes, it's good to know that you can move around and try different things. My schedule is 3 weeks on/off and I live in a completely different part of the country and it's a lifestyle I wouldn't trade for the world. It hasn't been easy but it's good now.
Hi Ken. I really thought about coming to Cougar but the time away from home was too much. Having the sim in St Johns must be nice, although having to go to Florida or Louisiana in the middle of a Canadian winter for sim training was a nice change!!
@@PilotTeacher It's a good shift to have when the kids fledge. Having the SIM 15 minutes from work is awesome - we get more SIM time than anyone else in the industry but yeah, I could dig FS in FL right about now.
Good information, especially mentioning the hours requirement and what you can get out of the positions. Is starting CPL(H) course at 28 too late for a helicopter career? As quite a lot of ppl start right after high school. Thanks!
Your age is no barrier!! I started my CPL at 26. The only time age becomes an issue is when you want to enter the military. Then your best bet would be to speak to a recruiter.
@@jer_chiu SAR is not a job that pilots go into straight out of flight school. It is a difficult and demanding job and requires extensive experience before you will meet the requirements. Here is a SAR pilot job posting from Bristow. You can see you need 3000 hours and experience in a complex helicopter like the AW139 or S92: bristow.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Americas--US--Louisiana--Galliano/AW139---or-S92-Search-and-Rescue-Pilot_R-0001692-1
Great video. Watched it from beginning to end. I've always wanted to get my pilots licence and the two things that appealed to me most was EMS and fire fighting. Let's see how things pan out.
Glad you liked it! EMS is great if you have a family as your home everyday but it can be not much flying and it can take a bit to gain the necessary hours before being able to apply for that job. Firefighting is good if you don’t mind being away from home all summer and will take considerable flying experience before you can get on fires with your own aircraft. Getting a copilot position on a firefighting helicopter can be great experience but the pay will be low for many, many years. Both can be very satisfying and rewarding flying once you get there!! I have personally enjoyed doing both types of flying.
Very good, educational video with not just knowledge based on flying but also including info from the specific field of flying like talking about the logging pilot and why they use them. Thank you for the video!
As a 62 yr old electrical engineer, with no flight experience, apart from FS on the computer. I sincerely do not think that anybody would employ me as a Pilot of rotor or fixed wing aircraft, irrespective of any training I received!
Thanks for the complete video, I'm french and planning to get my commercial licence in Canada, I was wondering, and I've heard it doesn't work like in the US as far as flight intructing, most of them are experienced and you don't build your hours like this in canada ? Is it hard and common to get a ground crew job as a low hour pilot and then if the company trusts you, after a few years you'll become a pilot, is it the only way to build your hours in Canada ? Thanks for your time
Pretty much. It will take a lot of hard work to get that first job, but depending on the company you could be working on the ground for a few years or they could get you flying right away. You will get there if you put in the work!
I had wanted to become a CRP but wasn't aware or privy to the financial resources available ! So instead after I got out of the U.S. Coast Guard I became a Tugboat Captain / Mate which in turn led me into Longshoring . Now I drive (STS) Ship To Shore container cranes which I think may incorporate many of the same skill sets ? I would like to take a helo pilot up into the crane with me and see how they do at loading and discharging a container or break bulk ship ! And then get their opinion on how well they think I might have been as a Helo pilot !!! And I'ld let them drive the crane in comparison ! Unfortunately I'm now to old to make a career transition (61.5)years old but I did used to go and take demo flights back in my thirties just for the fun of it !!! Fair winds and following seas to you brother !!! TRB
Hahaha I’ve often thought the same about the crane operators and their hand to eye coordination. Which city do you live in as I would love to have a go at container loading if I ever show up in your neck of the woods! Vertical reference flying would be very similar to as it is all about keeping the load steady and getting acquired to the sight picture from a long distance above the load.
Great video! I’m from Mexico and I’m looking for helicopter training in Chinook helicopters school on Abbotsford BC. I hope to take part with the fire fighters in te future
Hey Jorge. I too trained at Chinook many, many years ago when I moved to Canada. You may also want to check out BC helicopters who are also in Abbotsford. They have a TH-cam channel called PilotYellow and the schools owner Micha is a great teacher to follow!!
I am too old to go for a commercial pilot job, I am mid 60s. I have been strongly considering adding rotorwing to go with my fixed wing however. It would be a challenge and fun. Thank you.
At 60 it could be very tough to get into a commercial job but you could also consider adding a CFI rating and then be able to help pass on your knowledge and have the fun of flying both aircraft!
That is one information packed video. Great job! Do ex-military pilots take a lot of these jobs? How much do they affect opportunities for civilians coming through the flight schools?
Ex-military have the experience and alot of them head into EMS and Law enforcement. By the time you have the same experience for that job then its usually a level playing field at interview time. Coming out of flight school you won’t be competing with ex-mil pilots so I wouldn’t worry about that.
Utility is the most diverse flying job you can have! I have been in utility for years and almost every job I learn something new from the people I fly and/or work with!!
@@PilotTeacher it really is. I now drive coaches with a diverse work availability. I talked my boss into helicopters and he might start a sub company, but i don't have my hopes up just yet. But would be nice. I nearly started training until my mom decided to become a banshee and ruin my plans so i moved out. And with cirrent prices it is a bit hard. But i will get there eventually. Only 23 so i have plenty of time
Hi Don, I have done a lot of low level survey work bit its usually under the ‘Utility’ job title. There are companies that specialize in powerline, pipeline, rail line patrols but I had to generalize the sectors in the video or it would have been 2 hours long.
Alot of countries only hire ex-military pilots for Law Enforcement. Not sure why as I know many pilots who have much better experience than some military pilots.
Absolutely 👍 it was very informative 🙌🏻 I just started flying the r22 . I’ve flown Cessna’s when I was 15-16😬🤐 had a older friend who had his pilots license and would take me up n show me all sorts of crazy shit !😂😂🤐 I’ve been a heavy equipment operator for almost 30 years so helicopters came easier for me because I can easily do hand n foot rotation n act as a extension of my lol body as I’m sure you know what I mean… but awesome videos & I will absolutely watch any sent to me … & would love to fly with you and pick your brain on my dime 😊 have a great weekend and safe flying… on n 1 more thing … I also enjoy jumping out of…… 😎 🪂 🇺🇸🍺😎
to add a note to this: instructing will only be the first job in the U.S, nearly every other location it will be tour and charter flying. for example, australia is regarded as a pretty decent country for new pilots because of the major tourism industry but after that its hard to find work as all HEMS work is twin engine 139s or 412s requiring several thousand hours and many other certs, police is hard to get into as all are state run and as such theres only a few helis a state over the 8 states and territories. however most of the large operators for each major city will be working state wide in many industries so its possible if you got a job with one you could me doing long line, firefighting, tourism, instructing, skiing, and utility work, a major company i know of hires its students for tourism in the northern territory in light single engine turbines and also gets called upon for search and rescue when needed
I currently have 70 hours of Total time getting ready for checkride Fixed wing PPL and ive been wanting to make it a career and go for the airlines but sometimes I wander if I should go for Rotor Craft and become a EMS pilot. What should I do?
Hi Sir, I am from Canada, planning to become a Commercial pilot or a EMS Heli pilot. Here are some questions I have (In High School) - Which will be better, Commercial Airline pilot, or EMS Heli Pilot? -If I want to become an EMS STARS Air Ambulance Pilot (Canada), do I have to go to university? - Is pay rate for EMS Pilot low or high? -Will EMS Helicopter Pilot, ro Commercial pilot will still be a relevant career in 2030 (not taken over by AI and robots)? -Is being an EMS Heli pilot a dangerous job in terms of flying? -If I decide to go in law enforcement, will I still be able to become a heli pilot with them without military flyign experience? -Do I start Flight school after university? (As I do want to go to university) Is going to an aviation college or university good for Helicopter pilot? Thank you.
Hi, I'm not a rotary but a fixed wing pilot. A university degree is always a good idea. Looks good on your resume, and can give you a fall back career if the market slumps. That said, it is not a necessity for a helicopter pilot to have a first degree. Helo school is more expensive than fixed wing, add to that a college program and you're going to pledge upwards of $200K. To be a commercial pilot will take years to build up to. So will an EMS helicopter job. For each, you may be required to do years of hour building in various jobs, e.g, CFI, ferry flying, banner flying etc. In my experience each odd job along the way (apart from the low pay), was a way stop on an exciting adventure of a trip to the cockpit of my dreams. If you look at it that way, I believe you will maintain the momentum to keep edging towards your final goal. Hope that helps.
Hey Dan! Yes, they have some pretty cool tech on those ships. You might like this video where we get up close and personal with a police helicopter in the US and its pilot gives you a guided tour: Law Enforcement Pilot - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know!! th-cam.com/video/utD_U8W6vrY/w-d-xo.html
Thats the exact reason why I left it off! It is also very specialized in that you need ranching experience before you become a mustering pilot. Pretty much all of my viewers watching this don’t have that.
Hey Dylan, Colorado has lots of heliskiing and it's a great job to eventually get into but takes alot of mountain flying experience before you will be able to do it. I know heliski pilots that generally fly for companies that do other work in the summer time so most ski pilots work year-round doing fires and utility work etc. You can expect around $40-70K for a VERY good ski season flying every day once you have the experience. Add in those pilots that have a good fire season and you can easily rack in $200K per year but I can tell you now that you will be doing nothing but flying and being away from home for that kind of cash!
I am filled with regret every day that I chose the wrong career path when I was younger. I'm an IT professional now and have been for many years, but I've come to hate the work and it's a dead-end career. Unfortunately, I'm 55 now, and I don't feel that I'm in a position financially or time-wise to get a helicopter pilot's license and then the flight hours necessary to be considered employable. I just feel like I'd be getting started at about the time most people are looking to retire and I can't see many places looking to hire someone near or beyond 60 years of age that barely has any experience outside of flight school.
If you plan to fly until you are 65 and have good health i would go for it. I know many pilots flying in their 60’s, especially doing a nice steady job like tours!
@@PilotTeacher 10 tons. How much to rent, Lincoln City KS to Indiana, depends on whether I get the house there that's free, it needs to be relocated,and the exterior needs work.
About crop drying: Here is a you tuber, "The Wandering Pilot" that flies a Sikorsky S-58 to dry cherry crops. Title of video: Sikorsky S-58 Startup and Cherry Drying
As a utility pilot can you use your own helicopter as long as it fits the job you are going to do say some one owns a old sky crane and the job they are about to do is lifting something
You bet. We use ours for work at the owners camp all the time. If you start doing work for compensation then you need to make sure all your paperwork, qualifications and insurance is in place before hand.
Great video! I was wondering if the jobs that require a lot of experience also require a degree. I'm in college for computer science right now and I kind of hate it, but if it helps me land good jobs in the future i guess I can stick it out.
Hi Noah, Typically, most aviation jobs do not require a degree per se, but some jobs like to have a degree to prove you can work at the intellectual level required for the type of job posted. I do not have a degree as I went the technical apprenticeship routing and it's never been a problem. FLying experience is far more important to the employer and if you have the right experience but no degree this will be something you will have to talk about with the employer. If you are already in a degree you may as well stick it out and begin your flight training outside of school hours, or another option is to see if you can transfer to an aviaiton-based degree at many of the colleges that offer it. Hope this helps.
Nope. Pass the ATPL exams and the checkrides and build experience, get the right contacts and you get the jobs. A lot of heli pilots don’t have degrees.
Hey, I'm a 21 year old guy that has thought about becoming a helicopter pilot or airplane pilot, is it even worth it? Because money and lack of job security really puts me off and I don't want to take on a huge debt just to be jobless because of medical or not enough flight hours to work
If you want to be a pilot bad enough you will make it. The road might be tough or it could be easy but there is plenty of work and food salaries once you get some experience.
Hello sir Im a currently a high school student from south korea and ive got a few questions if doesnt bother you. 1. Is it possible to work abroad through visas and stuff?? 2. Do you think this is an adventurous, exciting career? My original desired job was an airplane pilot but ive heard that the job was a fairly one way career and that sounded rather boring. Thats why i was thinking of being a RW pilot. 3. Can you change jobs frequently?? Id love to experience a lot of different things. 4. Should i go to college? I know this a tricky question sorry Your reply would be much appreciated
Let me help you answer these... 1. You can get visas that allow you to train in other countries. For the U.S. i have this video on the U.S. training visas: th-cam.com/video/jJwEZU6u_LM/w-d-xo.html 2. You can make your career as adventurous as required. I have flown in three countries, seen some amazing places and worked with people in fields of expertise I never knew existed. Adventure is there for sure! 3. You can change as often as you which once you get enough experience, just don't change too often or it can look bad on your resume. 4. Depending on where you live, college is not a requirement for a helicopter pilot. This article from my blog may help you: pilotteacher.com/do-all-pilots-need-a-college-degree-it-depends/
Hello there, great video with great information I was just wondering I'm assuming you are from the uk I was wondering how did you end up flying in the US for work ? What did you have to do ? Thank you
Hi Kraypher, I went to the U.S. to train using one of their training visas. At that time it was only valid for 2 years so after that I moved to Canada as I'd applied for permanent residence there and was granted it before my 2 years were up in the U.S. If you want more information about the U.S. training videos you can check out my video on them here: th-cam.com/video/jJwEZU6u_LM/w-d-xo.html
This is so cool. I’m 35 and absolutely sick of corporate America desk jobs. I’m debating on becoming a heli pilot as it looks like such a fun gig that I wouldn’t dread going to every day. Is it worth leaving a 6 figure Corp job to go into this?
Its always worth it but it could be tough going back to an almost minimum wage for the first few years while you get enough experience to get the better paying flying jobs. It will take a long time to get back to earning over $100K!
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That first flight is a moment you will remember forever! I still remember mine!! Are you looking to stay local for flight school or are you willing to go anywhere in the country??
Useful info but to say that a ‘co-pilot’ is ‘just’ the other body up front completely misses the point of multi crew ops. Yes some companies use copilots to allow older pilots to keep flying but true multi crew requires a definite skill set. If the captain says just sit there and shut up then you probably need to find a different company to work for. Just saying.
I hear you Mike. Having worked multicrew myself it takes a lot of figuring out how to fly with each pilot personality. Done correctly its a great way to have a helicopter flown safely. I have also seen how it is done when a pilot is told to sit there and keep quiet which benefits only the miserable “Hero” in the other seat. I know which type I would rather fly with!
It is never too late to learn how to fly, however getting that first job is always the toughest. You and you family have to be prepared to move house and be on practically minimum wage for a few years while you do the grunt jobs.
If my medical conditions (bad back and deaf on one side on 2 frequences) my dreamjob as tankhunter in the army was denied.. Funnily enough i was good enough as aerial recon observer (made me understand why the back issue was a no-go after the 5th flight)
haha totally, with scoliosis it is even worse, the constant vibrations could be easily have been dealt with using trucker seats (we bolted some for our observers into the Bo-105. sadly i heard they now stopped using that awesome piece of machinery ._.
Bo-105 P PAH-1 is no longer in service in germany. plus we were not longer allowed to use equipment that is not specifically designated for a specific system anymore. Sadly the good old times are long gone and everything has to be according to the paperworks. One soldier in a neighbouring base was dishonorably discharged for eating a sandwich that was made for lunch after lunchtime. Crazy world we live in
Okay so I’m interested in this as a career path but don’t know where to start. Do I just take lessons until I have a lot of hours(pretty expensive) or are there schools for me to attend? And is there any advice you would give for someone just starting out?
Hi Riley, You must have ESP as at this very moment I'm editing a video that should help answer your questions! Be sure to stay tuned for my next video ;)
That is true, however I couldn’t cover every type of flying job as the video would go on for hours. This was just a snapshot of what can be done as a career!
Yeah there's really only a handful of operators using helis in ag, so getting a seat would be difficult to do if you didn't already know someone in the business already.
Hi Rick, it seems you've flown in a couple different countries maybe? If so, could you do a video on the process of converting from U.S. (FAA) to Canada (TCCA)?
Hey Bhaggs. I thought about it but the audience is so small is was not worth my time. Its basically do a medical, write the exam for comm or pvt and then take a few hours of flight for the conversion and do the flight test.
@@PilotTeacher thanks for the fast response! So, do another medical in addition to the FAA one (that doesn't convert over). Do companies usually assist with those "few hours of flight" before you do the flight test? I'm interested in flying in Canada but unsure if needing all the conversion requirements would disuade employers from hiring US pilots
@@BHCJ11 nope. No company will pay for you to convert. They will only give you initial training for their company once hired and to prepare you for the PPC ride. You have far more opportunities to fly in the US than Canada, trust me.
Nope not at all! I know many pilots who start later in life. It can just be harder to move around in your early years if you have to drag a family from where they are settled.
Very, very true!!! Alot of time can be spent working everywhere no-one else wants to fly when early in your career! Spouse and children make it really tough when having to work away for months on end!
@@PilotTeacher Right on. My first job was at 14 at a small rural airport. They eventually couldn't afford to pay me, but it was the right start. I don't fly, but I started out wanting to. The second piece of advice I'd give: don't let anyone talk you out of it. Finding a niche in ANY industry takes time and exposure. If you're looking for your best job first, no career with bring it. Take the job that gets you hours. Without hours, those good jobs are just pipe dreams.
Looking to give private heli license a shot soon, I’m 16 turning 17 soon and currently wrapping up my fixed wing license that I’ve been working on since I was 14, also gonna have to get myself a better job than the one I’ve currently got to pay for lessons. Still not 100% sure what I wanna do exactly in the future, but aviation for sure
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Love his description of being a flight instructor. “Having somebody next to you that’s going to try and kill you and trying to stop them from killing you.” I cracked up so hard.
Thats pretty much every flight!!
I do jiujitsu. I think Ill be fine
When I went to flight school one of my instructors outlined the different ratings from the bottom up:
Private pilot certificate- a license to kill yourself
Instrument rating- now you can kill yourself in the clouds
Commercial rating- you can kill your self while someone pays you to do it
CFI- a license to let someone else kill you
Hey there! I believe it's a kind of English sense of humor because the narrator have the Yorkshire accent or something like that, may be I'm wrong :)but not so much
Tararabit
This is by far the most comprehensive list of jobs for a heli pilot. Awesome!
Glad i could help!!
Great video. I will say the pay varies MASSIVELY depending on location. For instance, where I am, the starting average pay for heli pilot is around 70k, pretty much unanimously. Average pay is around 100k. Top 10% pay around 140k. The schooling is still around 40-50k, so you can take student loans out for the 6 months of schooling, no interest for a few years, pay them off in 3-4 years, and be very set on a nice career. I am 34 and thinking about doing flight school outside of my normal job until I can license up and support myself financially by flying. It's scary to make a huge career switch from IT to flying helicopters when you have zero experience. The cost is high, even for basic learning. A simple discovery flight is 200-400 which is crazy high.
You gotta do it Jason! You will not regret it!! Be sure to keep an eye on pilotteacher.com for my new course on how to save money on flight training. It could really help you. Scheduled for release in the next few weeks!
Considering doing the same thing at 32. I work for a fire department in Socal as a Fire Inspector but becoming a Fire Pilot interests me a lot. The requirements are high though (ex. min 4,000 PIC hours.)
I'm 32 and also thinking the same thing. I always wanted to be a helicopter pilot but ended up working in film and TV
What location are you in can I ask? For those wages?
Hi guys, I just found this video and your comment got my attention @jason. I'm a UX Designer and I'm thinking about doing the same(switching carriers at 31YO). Can any of you tell me if you were able to start and how is it going? Thanks in advance!
I'm a retired commercial helicopter pilot who has immensely enjoyed my career. The up sides are tremendous demand for helicopter pilots and once you are fully qualified, your knowledge of aeronautics is unmatched by virtually any other comparable position. The down side is the required amount of cash that is required to obtain your license and relevant upgrades.
Wish me luck ! I'm just starting.
Hoping to start school in the coming year. Been working on it for a while and preparing to move across country. I'll be forwarding this video to all the friends and family that seem to keep asking if there is even any work available for choppers. People seem to think its just a child's fantasy or strictly law enforcement and medical. Possibly a 42 minute video on the topic will calm their nerves. Thanks for the resource.
Hey Steven.
It is a massive industry once you are in it. I know many people who had no idea there were so many different types of flying jobs!
That great to hear you are starting flight school next year, you are going to have so much fun! I would suggest you check out my course at pilotteacher.com as it will help you save a boat load of cash on your training!
I moved across the country to pursue my helicopter career too! My family did not understand either but, as cheesy as it sounds, I hope you followed your dreams!
@beccacollins1107 I did. Thanks for asking! My program is a 141 school, which is part of a college, so it's a lot of academics, but I had my first actual flight with an instructor last week and am going up again in the morning. It was terrifying, but it will get better, I'm sure. Good luck to you.
Currently doing my commercial licence, just hoping to get a job flying when I'm done
Just keep knocking on the doors of Chief Pilots and take any break you can get. Be helpful, listen lots, know your flight manual inside out and have patience. Getting that first job can be the hardest!! Good Luck!!
I’m about 10 flight hours in but I love this channel for info! Loving flying so far, looking forward to the future!
Awesome! I remember being around those hours and still trying to get the damn thing to stay in a hover!!
This was really great to learn! I didn't know about how many jobs there were in being a helicopter pilot! Great resource!
and this is just a small selection of them!!!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video, very in-depth review! You could only get this type of review by specifically speaking with people in the industry.
Thanks Ted! Im glad you liked it. Theres lots of other videos you may find helpful on the channel. Also check out my website for more articles to help you.
My uncle flew army for his career. Than flew ems for over 25 years. When the local New channels pilots would be on vacation they would reach out to the email pilots. There was a few times my uncle got to fly for the news. They did lots of search and rescue. I also new other ems pilot and he flew for the coast guard for a career. Lots of great stores these guys would share.
Oh for sure! I love to sit and drink with the retired boys!!
Awesome to hear the call out to "the Cougar guys"...I'm one of them. Been at Cougar for about 5 years now and love it. You're right in that we fly in some of the most challenging weather conditions in the world but the 92 was built for it. Our training is second to none with a CAE S92 simulator right in St. John's. Our offshore minimums are 1/2 mile but like you said, essentially 1/8th (RVR600) for our LTS approval on the CATII ILS back onshore. I've flown a lot of different jobs over the years, many mentioned in your video. You're right on with all of it. I've had the most fun flying tours in the Grand Canyon with Maverick in Las Vegas. And as your life changes, it's good to know that you can move around and try different things. My schedule is 3 weeks on/off and I live in a completely different part of the country and it's a lifestyle I wouldn't trade for the world. It hasn't been easy but it's good now.
Hi Ken. I really thought about coming to Cougar but the time away from home was too much. Having the sim in St Johns must be nice, although having to go to Florida or Louisiana in the middle of a Canadian winter for sim training was a nice change!!
@@PilotTeacher It's a good shift to have when the kids fledge. Having the SIM 15 minutes from work is awesome - we get more SIM time than anyone else in the industry but yeah, I could dig FS in FL right about now.
@@KensWorldRestorations good to know. Although I still have 10 years to go until im free of the monsters!!
Good information, especially mentioning the hours requirement and what you can get out of the positions. Is starting CPL(H) course at 28 too late for a helicopter career? As quite a lot of ppl start right after high school. Thanks!
Your age is no barrier!! I started my CPL at 26. The only time age becomes an issue is when you want to enter the military. Then your best bet would be to speak to a recruiter.
@@PilotTeacher Wonder how do ppl get into SAR field (not military, e.g. Bristow)? How many hours needed? Thanks!
@@jer_chiu SAR is not a job that pilots go into straight out of flight school. It is a difficult and demanding job and requires extensive experience before you will meet the requirements. Here is a SAR pilot job posting from Bristow. You can see you need 3000 hours and experience in a complex helicopter like the AW139 or S92:
bristow.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Americas--US--Louisiana--Galliano/AW139---or-S92-Search-and-Rescue-Pilot_R-0001692-1
Been my experience that late bloomers dont fare as well as some one starting in their late teens...kind of like musicians.
Thank you for the heads up I'm 18 so I vetter start now
Great video. Watched it from beginning to end. I've always wanted to get my pilots licence and the two things that appealed to me most was EMS and fire fighting. Let's see how things pan out.
Glad you liked it! EMS is great if you have a family as your home everyday but it can be not much flying and it can take a bit to gain the necessary hours before being able to apply for that job.
Firefighting is good if you don’t mind being away from home all summer and will take considerable flying experience before you can get on fires with your own aircraft. Getting a copilot position on a firefighting helicopter can be great experience but the pay will be low for many, many years.
Both can be very satisfying and rewarding flying once you get there!! I have personally enjoyed doing both types of flying.
Thanks so much for putting this video together and sharing your experience/knowledge of the industry.
You’re welcome!
Very good, educational video with not just knowledge based on flying but also including info from the specific field of flying like talking about the logging pilot and why they use them. Thank you for the video!
Thanks for the comment! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Great video! Looking into what a future as an aviator in the coast guard will be like. Its tough to get on but really hoping to get there one day.
If you don’t have a dream you can never reach it!!
Good video, I'm looking to start flight training this year and this is great to know
Glad it helped! Be sure to check out my course to help you save money on your flight training. Best $15 you will ever spend! PilotTeacher.com
@23:40 I'm literally sitting in that building watching this video....lol
I also used to work on another nearby helicopter as medical staff.
Thats cool!!
As a 62 yr old electrical engineer, with no flight experience, apart from FS on the computer.
I sincerely do not think that anybody would employ me as a Pilot of rotor or fixed wing aircraft, irrespective of any training I received!
You might be surprised. Ive know several new pilots who were in their late 50’s or early 60’s.
Hey man, thank you for making this video, very helpful!
Nice! Thanks for the comment!
Thank you for the information. I enjoyed it. Will put this in action.
My pleasure Leon!
By far the best synopsis I’ve seen. Great job.
Thanks! Im glad you liked it!
This was so informative, thank you!!
Glad you liked it!
Awesome, thanks for the insight 🤙
Stay healthy for all of us & Safety First! ✌😉
You’re welcome!
Excellent and comprehensive. Wish I heard this in school…
Glad you found it helpful!
Great overview. Well done. Thanks.
You’re welcome Dennis!
Thanks for the complete video, I'm french and planning to get my commercial licence in Canada, I was wondering, and I've heard it doesn't work like in the US as far as flight intructing, most of them are experienced and you don't build your hours like this in canada ? Is it hard and common to get a ground crew job as a low hour pilot and then if the company trusts you, after a few years you'll become a pilot, is it the only way to build your hours in Canada ?
Thanks for your time
Pretty much. It will take a lot of hard work to get that first job, but depending on the company you could be working on the ground for a few years or they could get you flying right away. You will get there if you put in the work!
@@PilotTeacher thanks for the answer
Great video with lots of information, didnt realize how many different jobs there are.
Thanks mate
And thats only some of them….
I had wanted to become a CRP but wasn't aware or privy to the financial resources available ! So instead after I got out of the U.S. Coast Guard I became a Tugboat Captain / Mate which in turn led me into Longshoring . Now I drive (STS) Ship To Shore container cranes which I think may incorporate many of the same skill sets ? I would like to take a helo pilot up into the crane with me and see how they do at loading and discharging a container or break bulk ship ! And then get their opinion on how well they think I might have been as a Helo pilot !!! And I'ld let them drive the crane in comparison ! Unfortunately I'm now to old to make a career transition (61.5)years old but I did used to go and take demo flights back in my thirties just for the fun of it !!! Fair winds and following seas to you brother !!! TRB
Hahaha I’ve often thought the same about the crane operators and their hand to eye coordination. Which city do you live in as I would love to have a go at container loading if I ever show up in your neck of the woods!
Vertical reference flying would be very similar to as it is all about keeping the load steady and getting acquired to the sight picture from a long distance above the load.
Great informational video! I plan on starting my flight training very soon, wish me luck!
Oh you are going to have so much fun!! Enjoy!!!
Great video! I’m from Mexico and I’m looking for helicopter training in Chinook helicopters school on Abbotsford BC. I hope to take part with the fire fighters in te future
Hey Jorge. I too trained at Chinook many, many years ago when I moved to Canada. You may also want to check out BC helicopters who are also in Abbotsford. They have a TH-cam channel called PilotYellow and the schools owner Micha is a great teacher to follow!!
@@PilotTeacher Thanks a lot! I’ll take your recommendation and check that school
I am too old to go for a commercial pilot job, I am mid 60s. I have been strongly considering adding rotorwing to go with my fixed wing however. It would be a challenge and fun. Thank you.
At 60 it could be very tough to get into a commercial job but you could also consider adding a CFI rating and then be able to help pass on your knowledge and have the fun of flying both aircraft!
I live in Northern California, there's only 2months out of the year that my backyard isn't on fire.
Oh wow that must be tough! We only have fire season for about two months here and the smoke certainly gets old real quick!
Stay safe!
So, is firefighting pilot the most prestigious because it was the last job listed?
Nope, just the way the list went.
That is one information packed video. Great job! Do ex-military pilots take a lot of these jobs? How much do they affect opportunities for civilians coming through the flight schools?
Ex-military have the experience and alot of them head into EMS and Law enforcement. By the time you have the same experience for that job then its usually a level playing field at interview time.
Coming out of flight school you won’t be competing with ex-mil pilots so I wouldn’t worry about that.
Utility would be my way to go. I love variation
Utility is the most diverse flying job you can have! I have been in utility for years and almost every job I learn something new from the people I fly and/or work with!!
@@PilotTeacher it really is. I now drive coaches with a diverse work availability. I talked my boss into helicopters and he might start a sub company, but i don't have my hopes up just yet. But would be nice.
I nearly started training until my mom decided to become a banshee and ruin my plans so i moved out. And with cirrent prices it is a bit hard. But i will get there eventually. Only 23 so i have plenty of time
Great video, loved all of the insight. Thanks!
Was hoping to see low level survey in the list! We do this work in Australia.
Hi Don,
I have done a lot of low level survey work bit its usually under the ‘Utility’ job title. There are companies that specialize in powerline, pipeline, rail line patrols but I had to generalize the sectors in the video or it would have been 2 hours long.
Afghanistan had many civilian rotor pilots, but like law enforcement, it was probably mostly former military. Great video. Very informative.
Alot of countries only hire ex-military pilots for Law Enforcement. Not sure why as I know many pilots who have much better experience than some military pilots.
A profession I really respect 🙏🚁🙏
Thanks for this video, Im starting to study for this and hopefully can get licensed before Im 25 :D
There is no rush! I know pilots who got licensed in their fifties!
Thank you for this valuable information, Great video.
Thanks Danny. Im glad you found it helpful!
Im searching for job opportunities and I’ve always loved helicopters and that is the route I’m going for and this helped a lot
I’m glad you found it helpful!
That was one of the best knowledgeable videos I’ve seen on the a-z helicopter’s videos ! Thanks mate 🇺🇸😎🍺
Thanks Tom!! Be sure to check out all the other videos I have. Lots of good stuff.
Absolutely 👍 it was very informative 🙌🏻 I just started flying the r22 . I’ve flown Cessna’s when I was 15-16😬🤐 had a older friend who had his pilots license and would take me up n show me all sorts of crazy shit !😂😂🤐 I’ve been a heavy equipment operator for almost 30 years so helicopters came easier for me because I can easily do hand n foot rotation n act as a extension of my lol body as I’m sure you know what I mean… but awesome videos & I will absolutely watch any sent to me … & would love to fly with you and pick your brain on my dime 😊 have a great weekend and safe flying… on n 1 more thing … I also enjoy jumping out of…… 😎 🪂 🇺🇸🍺😎
to add a note to this: instructing will only be the first job in the U.S, nearly every other location it will be tour and charter flying. for example, australia is regarded as a pretty decent country for new pilots because of the major tourism industry but after that its hard to find work as all HEMS work is twin engine 139s or 412s requiring several thousand hours and many other certs, police is hard to get into as all are state run and as such theres only a few helis a state over the 8 states and territories. however most of the large operators for each major city will be working state wide in many industries so its possible if you got a job with one you could me doing long line, firefighting, tourism, instructing, skiing, and utility work, a major company i know of hires its students for tourism in the northern territory in light single engine turbines and also gets called upon for search and rescue when needed
Thanks for your input! I have no experience with Australia. Just the UK and US as this is also where most of my audience are based.
UK often has low time instructors. Lots of us started like this 👍
Really informative! Thanks 🙏
My dad does the grand canyon
I know a few pilots who have flown ‘The Trench’ and they loved it!
I currently have 70 hours of Total time getting ready for checkride Fixed wing PPL and ive been wanting to make it a career and go for the airlines but sometimes I wander if I should go for Rotor Craft and become a EMS pilot. What should I do?
Thats a tough one. If you want the money go for the airlines. If you want to see the world while you fly, go for the helicopter.
Hi Sir, I am from Canada, planning to become a Commercial pilot or a EMS Heli pilot. Here are some questions I have
(In High School)
- Which will be better, Commercial Airline pilot, or EMS Heli Pilot?
-If I want to become an EMS STARS Air Ambulance Pilot (Canada), do I have to go to university?
- Is pay rate for EMS Pilot low or high?
-Will EMS Helicopter Pilot, ro Commercial pilot will still be a relevant career in 2030 (not taken over by AI and robots)?
-Is being an EMS Heli pilot a dangerous job in terms of flying?
-If I decide to go in law enforcement, will I still be able to become a heli pilot with them without military flyign experience?
-Do I start Flight school after university? (As I do want to go to university) Is going to an aviation college or university good for Helicopter pilot?
Thank you.
Hi, I'm not a rotary but a fixed wing pilot. A university degree is always a good idea. Looks good on your resume, and can give you a fall back career if the market slumps. That said, it is not a necessity for a helicopter pilot to have a first degree. Helo school is more expensive than fixed wing, add to that a college program and you're going to pledge upwards of $200K.
To be a commercial pilot will take years to build up to. So will an EMS helicopter job. For each, you may be required to do years of hour building in various jobs, e.g, CFI, ferry flying, banner flying etc. In my experience each odd job along the way (apart from the low pay), was a way stop on an exciting adventure of a trip to the cockpit of my dreams. If you look at it that way, I believe you will maintain the momentum to keep edging towards your final goal. Hope that helps.
Great video, thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much sir 🙏🏻 this helps a lot
You’re welcome!
Great video. Thanks so much!
Awesome! Glad you liked it!
Soooo, you can be a pilot, or you can be a fire fighter, a crane operator, a tour guide, an expensive tripod, an uber, etc etc
Or all of them over your career!
There is no limit to what you can do.
Excellent video 😊
Thanks!!
Awesome Video Sir!
Thanks Ernest!
I've been in a police helicopter that was cool the cameras was Insane could see the other side of Bristol
Hey Dan! Yes, they have some pretty cool tech on those ships. You might like this video where we get up close and personal with a police helicopter in the US and its pilot gives you a guided tour:
Law Enforcement Pilot - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know!!
th-cam.com/video/utD_U8W6vrY/w-d-xo.html
I would watch the wend over production video on air ambulance economics because it’s interesting
Thanks! Ill be sure to take a look!
There’s one more job helicopter mustering in Australia by far the most dangerous job as if today I think 16-18 people have died
Thats the exact reason why I left it off! It is also very specialized in that you need ranching experience before you become a mustering pilot. Pretty much all of my viewers watching this don’t have that.
I live in Colorado and wanted to get into a heli skiing job but like I have no idea how much it pays and I cant find anything for pay on Google
Hey Dylan,
Colorado has lots of heliskiing and it's a great job to eventually get into but takes alot of mountain flying experience before you will be able to do it. I know heliski pilots that generally fly for companies that do other work in the summer time so most ski pilots work year-round doing fires and utility work etc.
You can expect around $40-70K for a VERY good ski season flying every day once you have the experience. Add in those pilots that have a good fire season and you can easily rack in $200K per year but I can tell you now that you will be doing nothing but flying and being away from home for that kind of cash!
Whats a realistic amount of time needed? Fixed wing it seems 1500hrs is the number. Technically 250hrs but nobody actually hires at 250.
I am filled with regret every day that I chose the wrong career path when I was younger. I'm an IT professional now and have been for many years, but I've come to hate the work and it's a dead-end career. Unfortunately, I'm 55 now, and I don't feel that I'm in a position financially or time-wise to get a helicopter pilot's license and then the flight hours necessary to be considered employable. I just feel like I'd be getting started at about the time most people are looking to retire and I can't see many places looking to hire someone near or beyond 60 years of age that barely has any experience outside of flight school.
If you plan to fly until you are 65 and have good health i would go for it. I know many pilots flying in their 60’s, especially doing a nice steady job like tours!
@@PilotTeacher But they most likely started much earlier, not at their 60.
How much weight can a sky crane(?) haul? I ask that Q, how to get experience without the job?
The S-64 can lift 20,000lbs although their latest model the S-64F+ is supposed to lift more but no confirmed weight yet!
@@PilotTeacher 10 tons. How much to rent, Lincoln City KS to Indiana, depends on whether I get the house there that's free, it needs to be relocated,and the exterior needs work.
What is the helicopter called in the thumbnail. It looks awesome
Samuel that is an Airbus H135. Before Airbus bought them it was a Eurocopter EC135. A beautiful aircraft to fly! So smooth and quiet!
Just found this channel, very informative video, thanks!
Thanks! Im glad you like it!!
About crop drying: Here is a you tuber, "The Wandering Pilot" that flies a Sikorsky S-58 to dry cherry crops.
Title of video: Sikorsky S-58 Startup and Cherry Drying
There are a few of them out there doing it with all different machines.
As a utility pilot can you use your own helicopter as long as it fits the job you are going to do say some one owns a old sky crane and the job they are about to do is lifting something
You bet. We use ours for work at the owners camp all the time. If you start doing work for compensation then you need to make sure all your paperwork, qualifications and insurance is in place before hand.
@@PilotTeacher ok thanks for the reply and the info
Great video! I was wondering if the jobs that require a lot of experience also require a degree. I'm in college for computer science right now and I kind of hate it, but if it helps me land good jobs in the future i guess I can stick it out.
Hi Noah,
Typically, most aviation jobs do not require a degree per se, but some jobs like to have a degree to prove you can work at the intellectual level required for the type of job posted. I do not have a degree as I went the technical apprenticeship routing and it's never been a problem. FLying experience is far more important to the employer and if you have the right experience but no degree this will be something you will have to talk about with the employer.
If you are already in a degree you may as well stick it out and begin your flight training outside of school hours, or another option is to see if you can transfer to an aviaiton-based degree at many of the colleges that offer it. Hope this helps.
Nope. Pass the ATPL exams and the checkrides and build experience, get the right contacts and you get the jobs. A lot of heli pilots don’t have degrees.
hello there being form Asia i have more than 1100 total flying hours 600 hrs on helicopters. if i move abroad will i find a flying jobe ?
Excellent information !!!!!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!!
thank you very helpful
You're welcome!
Great video!
Thanks Cole!
do they pay you to be a flight instructor? if so about how much? a range?
I love your voice! You sound like the rock man from thor Ragnarok
Hey, I'm a 21 year old guy that has thought about becoming a helicopter pilot or airplane pilot, is it even worth it? Because money and lack of job security really puts me off and I don't want to take on a huge debt just to be jobless because of medical or not enough flight hours to work
If you want to be a pilot bad enough you will make it. The road might be tough or it could be easy but there is plenty of work and food salaries once you get some experience.
@@deltalou8987 every student I know has gotten flying. Just sayin.
Hello sir Im a currently a high school student from south korea and ive got a few questions if doesnt bother you.
1. Is it possible to work abroad through visas and stuff??
2. Do you think this is an adventurous, exciting career? My original desired job was an airplane pilot but ive heard that the job was a fairly one way career and that sounded rather boring. Thats why i was thinking of being a RW pilot.
3. Can you change jobs frequently?? Id love to experience a lot of different things.
4. Should i go to college? I know this a tricky question sorry
Your reply would be much appreciated
Let me help you answer these...
1. You can get visas that allow you to train in other countries. For the U.S. i have this video on the U.S. training visas: th-cam.com/video/jJwEZU6u_LM/w-d-xo.html
2. You can make your career as adventurous as required. I have flown in three countries, seen some amazing places and worked with people in fields of expertise I never knew existed. Adventure is there for sure!
3. You can change as often as you which once you get enough experience, just don't change too often or it can look bad on your resume.
4. Depending on where you live, college is not a requirement for a helicopter pilot. This article from my blog may help you:
pilotteacher.com/do-all-pilots-need-a-college-degree-it-depends/
can you tell us about some of your close calls?
Ive only had one or two that I would call close calls to the general public they will probably just think ‘is that all!!’ Hahaha
Hello there, great video with great information
I was just wondering I'm assuming you are from the uk I was wondering how did you end up flying in the US for work ? What did you have to do ?
Thank you
Hi Kraypher, I went to the U.S. to train using one of their training visas. At that time it was only valid for 2 years so after that I moved to Canada as I'd applied for permanent residence there and was granted it before my 2 years were up in the U.S.
If you want more information about the U.S. training videos you can check out my video on them here: th-cam.com/video/jJwEZU6u_LM/w-d-xo.html
@@PilotTeacher thank you very much.
Looking forward to following this channel good information!
Thanks! Do you recommend any helicopter schools in the San Francisco bay area?
No idea im afraid. I would ask on some of the helicopter forums.
This is so cool. I’m 35 and absolutely sick of corporate America desk jobs. I’m debating on becoming a heli pilot as it looks like such a fun gig that I wouldn’t dread going to every day. Is it worth leaving a 6 figure Corp job to go into this?
Its always worth it but it could be tough going back to an almost minimum wage for the first few years while you get enough experience to get the better paying flying jobs.
It will take a long time to get back to earning over $100K!
I did.
right after school maybe Canada some other countries will give you the job in the US the only job option is flight instructor... which is silly
Every country is different and every high-time pilot got their first job somewhere!
Does anyone in this feed know, in the US to be a heli pilot in a wildlife field, is a biology/ wildlife related bachelors often required?
Nope. You just need to meet the flying experience required when you apply for the job.
I'm related to" smokey Joe Foss"- please look him up they called him the aces of aces. He shot down more enemy planes than anyone in us history-46 during ww2,HE was awarded the metal of honor.i just took my first 🚁 ride about 3 weeks ago up in the smokey mountains.it was spectacular.. I'm interested in becoming a helicopter pilot i wish i could spend all day in a heli.anybody have any advice on where to start.im hoping a good scool..Thanks!!!God bless you and your channel!! 🚁
That first flight is a moment you will remember forever! I still remember mine!!
Are you looking to stay local for flight school or are you willing to go anywhere in the country??
GREAT video
Thanks Nick!
Useful info but to say that a ‘co-pilot’ is ‘just’ the other body up front completely misses the point of multi crew ops. Yes some companies use copilots to allow older pilots to keep flying but true multi crew requires a definite skill set. If the captain says just sit there and shut up then you probably need to find a different company to work for. Just saying.
I hear you Mike. Having worked multicrew myself it takes a lot of figuring out how to fly with each pilot personality. Done correctly its a great way to have a helicopter flown safely.
I have also seen how it is done when a pilot is told to sit there and keep quiet which benefits only the miserable “Hero” in the other seat.
I know which type I would rather fly with!
Great video!
I am 39 to turn 40 in February. Is it too late for me to learn to fly a helicopter and get a job afterwards? What do you advise please?
It is never too late to learn how to fly, however getting that first job is always the toughest. You and you family have to be prepared to move house and be on practically minimum wage for a few years while you do the grunt jobs.
If my medical conditions (bad back and deaf on one side on 2 frequences) my dreamjob as tankhunter in the army was denied.. Funnily enough i was good enough as aerial recon observer (made me understand why the back issue was a no-go after the 5th flight)
Yeah they are not the comfiest things in the world! I swear the seats are the last thing they design!!
haha totally, with scoliosis it is even worse, the constant vibrations could be easily have been dealt with using trucker seats (we bolted some for our observers into the Bo-105. sadly i heard they now stopped using that awesome piece of machinery ._.
@@Moorhuehnchen the truckers seat or the Bo-105??
Bo-105 P PAH-1 is no longer in service in germany. plus we were not longer allowed to use equipment that is not specifically designated for a specific system anymore. Sadly the good old times are long gone and everything has to be according to the paperworks. One soldier in a neighbouring base was dishonorably discharged for eating a sandwich that was made for lunch after lunchtime. Crazy world we live in
@@Moorhuehnchen bastards!! How dare they make you ride in uncomfortable chairs hahaha and yes, the world went mad decades ago!
Nice video, very informative however @19:43 needs to point his rifle downwards... Just saying...
Hahaha I never noticed that! Unless his barrel is unchambered!
You could be an air show performer.
Not many helicopter performers outside of the Military!
Okay so I’m interested in this as a career path but don’t know where to start. Do I just take lessons until I have a lot of hours(pretty expensive) or are there schools for me to attend? And is there any advice you would give for someone just starting out?
Hi Riley,
You must have ESP as at this very moment I'm editing a video that should help answer your questions! Be sure to stay tuned for my next video ;)
@@PilotTeacher okay perfect. Can’t wait.
Where is the location of that landscape at @15:30 ?? Crazy!!
You forgot one, Agriculture Spraying and fertilizing.
That is true, however I couldn’t cover every type of flying job as the video would go on for hours.
This was just a snapshot of what can be done as a career!
Yeah there's really only a handful of operators using helis in ag, so getting a seat would be difficult to do if you didn't already know someone in the business already.
Thank you
helicopter Camera Operator will be a good job pilot teacher
The camera operator or the pilot?
You forgot about shooting Hogs from a helicopter
Haha thats just a Texas thing!!
What about Santa drop offs at mall parking lots? Of course its kinda seasonal lol
Game and wildlife pilot I know someone that did the shooting.
Does having an a&p license help labs jobs as a pilot?
It sure will! The only problem is you have to careful the company does not take advantage of you and make you fly and wrench for just one wage!
Ayyye Sky Helicopters!
Hi Rick, it seems you've flown in a couple different countries maybe? If so, could you do a video on the process of converting from U.S. (FAA) to Canada (TCCA)?
Hey Bhaggs. I thought about it but the audience is so small is was not worth my time.
Its basically do a medical, write the exam for comm or pvt and then take a few hours of flight for the conversion and do the flight test.
@@PilotTeacher thanks for the fast response! So, do another medical in addition to the FAA one (that doesn't convert over). Do companies usually assist with those "few hours of flight" before you do the flight test? I'm interested in flying in Canada but unsure if needing all the conversion requirements would disuade employers from hiring US pilots
@@PilotTeacher i just sent you a direct message on IG for easier chatting if that works for you
@@BHCJ11 nope. No company will pay for you to convert. They will only give you initial training for their company once hired and to prepare you for the PPC ride.
You have far more opportunities to fly in the US than Canada, trust me.
Good information but at almost 40 am I too old to fly? Commercially. that is. It's a dream I've been hesitant to follow.
Nope not at all! I know many pilots who start later in life. It can just be harder to move around in your early years if you have to drag a family from where they are settled.
@@PilotTeacher I don't have a family at all at the moment, just my girlfriend. Never really had a family thus far.
@@DruidicMender get on it sooner rather than later would be my advice!
Start when you're young. Start when you're young. Start when you're young.
Very, very true!!! Alot of time can be spent working everywhere no-one else wants to fly when early in your career! Spouse and children make it really tough when having to work away for months on end!
@@PilotTeacher Right on. My first job was at 14 at a small rural airport. They eventually couldn't afford to pay me, but it was the right start. I don't fly, but I started out wanting to.
The second piece of advice I'd give: don't let anyone talk you out of it. Finding a niche in ANY industry takes time and exposure. If you're looking for your best job first, no career with bring it. Take the job that gets you hours. Without hours, those good jobs are just pipe dreams.
@@brettself very true! If you want it bad enough you can always find a way to do it. I think you have just given me an idea for my next video Bret!!
@@PilotTeacher Awesome!
Looking to give private heli license a shot soon, I’m 16 turning 17 soon and currently wrapping up my fixed wing license that I’ve been working on since I was 14, also gonna have to get myself a better job than the one I’ve currently got to pay for lessons. Still not 100% sure what I wanna do exactly in the future, but aviation for sure