

Relocation to within 30 minutes of domicile is requiredĪbility to travel away from domicile for long periods of timeįAA Multi Engine Airline Transport Pilot Certificateġ000 Hours Total Flight Time in Airplanesġ00 Hours Multi Engine Flight time in AirplanesĪbility to manipulate, push, pull, and lift heavy objects in excess of 50 lbs. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Must be authorized to work in the United States

Must hold or be able to obtain a current and valid FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (RR) Must successfully complete all company initial and recurrent training and testing as directed by the training departmentįAA Commercial Pilot with Multi Engine Instrument privilegesĢ5 Hours Multi Engine Flight Time in AirplanesĬurrent US Passport with at least 6 months remaining at all times during employment period Remain on call during assigned period and must have the ability to arrive at the assigned aircraft within 60 minutes Receive local weather and ATC clearance to prepare the cockpit in accordance with standard operating proceduresĪssist the Pilot in Command with flying of the aircraft by either providing a support role or actual hands on flying, as directed by the Pilot in Command Review and prepare aircraft performance calculations in accordance with company procedures Prepare Weight and Balance in accordance with company procedures TSA procedures in accordance with company Twelve-Five Standard Security Program Monitor and assist in passenger and cargo loading and ensure cargo and support equipment is airworthy and secured in accordance with company policies and procedures Reports directly to the assigned Pilot in Command during flight operationsĬarry out duties as assigned by the Pilot in Command during flight operations First Officers shall be directly responsible to the PIC assigned to the flight on which they serve. These courses are very helpful and necessary for any aspirant Bush Pilot who is going to fly in Alaska, Canada or operate in off-airport conditions.This role shall serve as EMB-120 Second in Command (SIC) on Berry Aviation on-demand cargo flights requiring two pilot crewmembers and should be prepared to assume the duties of the Pilot in Command (PIC) should the PIC become incapacitated. This course will challenge you, and sharpen your skills as a pilot.

This course will cover mountain flying, river landings and high altitude lakes. An Advanced Bush Pilot Course can take up to 5 days, and will include 5-7 hours ground training and 5-7 hours flight training. A Bush- and Mountain flying course includes 5 hours ground- and 5 hours flight training and costs around $1400 with two nights lodging. A Sea Plane Refresher Course can cost around $180 per hour. On average a Ski Plane and Glacier Landing training course will last for 5 hours at a cost of around $1800 and will include two night’s lodging. There are a number of flight schools that offer this type of training, and depending on what type of environment, type of aircraft and type of work you will be doing, the courses run from a few hours to a week. This will include learning to land on lakes, gravel-bars on riverbanks and frozen lakes in winter. These flight schools will also train you to fly in abnormal conditions. This normally includes training to fly airplanes equipped with floats, skis or tundra wheels. The cost can vary from $10,000 up to $50,000 depending on how intensive you want to do the course and how cheap you can rent a plane and instructor.Īfter you have obtained your Commercial Pilots License, you can go to a flight school that specializes in training pilots to become Bush Pilots.
PART TIME PILOT SALARY FULL
This is if you can do the course full time. Expect to live in varying types of accommodation ranging from hotels and motels to sleeping in the back of the aircraft!ĭevote the best part of a year to obtain a PPL (Private Pilots License) and subsequent CPL (Commercial Pilots License) and if you are going to ferry passengers you will need an ATPL (Air Traffic Pilots License). You’ll be away from home for extended periods.Ģ. With the right training, it is neither.ġ. At first glance, it looks downright dangerous and scary. Most of the time you do not use registered airfields or any airfields at all! It requires seat-of-the-pants flying in adverse conditions. To be a Bush Pilot, you do not fly by the numbers. Bush Pilots all over the world have earned their respect from fellow pilots.
