Little Bird wrote:unusual_attitude wrote:Slight side note and perhaps too off-topic, but what is the typical or recommended progression from low-hour pilot into firefighting roles, even support roles?
Once you've got your 1000hrs getting on with a tour/utility company and internal progress after 1-2 years was my way. Look at companies in Alaska, also Pap in the GC. Otherwise going the co-jo way on a heavy (Billings, Columbia) and hoping you have a decent Captain who'll teach you and let you fly a lot.Yankee wrote:Rotary wing exodus to the regional airlines continues.
I saw that Envoy is starting the RTP for civilians now. Looks tempting... This could well be one of those industry defining moment.
Yah I planted the seed with recruiters when I first joined the company. They have approval for 5-6 slots for civilian pilots as a trial to see how it goes before opening the flood gates. Unfortunately only for US citizens or green card holders.