unusual flying jobs

I've been thinking a lot about taking a break from my
current career to do some flying. I have no interest
in being an airline pilot, and I know that flying is
not otherwise lucrative (or even in the airline case
for many pilots.)

I'm relatively unencumbered (no wife, kids, or mortgage),
have some savings, and am willing to accept modest remuneration
for my time -- room and board at a minimum.

I'm currently a PP-ASEL working on my IA. I'm planning
on getting multi-engine and commercial.

I have this kernel of a romantic dream of flying
around Africa for a couple of years for some relief
agency or something.

How does one go about finding this kind of work? What
do I need to do first? JAA/JAR? How much time? Where
is this kind of work posted?

Ideas and opinions are welcome.

-- dave j
--

Dave... if you are looking at additional ratings.. get your Commercial
Glider.. and sign on with some of the US companies to give rides.. they can
be found in all parts of the country.. (US).. they are always looking for
cheap help..

BT

"Dave Jacobowitz" wrote in message
om...
I've been thinking a lot about taking a break from my
current career to do some flying. I have no interest
in being an airline pilot, and I know that flying is
not otherwise lucrative (or even in the airline case
for many pilots.)

I'm relatively unencumbered (no wife, kids, or mortgage),
have some savings, and am willing to accept modest remuneration
for my time -- room and board at a minimum.

I'm currently a PP-ASEL working on my IA. I'm planning
on getting multi-engine and commercial.

I have this kernel of a romantic dream of flying
around Africa for a couple of years for some relief
agency or something.

How does one go about finding this kind of work? What
do I need to do first? JAA/JAR? How much time? Where
is this kind of work posted?

Ideas and opinions are welcome.

-- dave j
--

On 2 Jan 2004 11:59:03 -0800 (Dave Jacobowitz) wrote:

I've been thinking a lot about taking a break from my
current career to do some flying. I have no interest
in being an airline pilot, and I know that flying is
not otherwise lucrative (or even in the airline case
for many pilots.)

I'm relatively unencumbered (no wife, kids, or mortgage),
have some savings, and am willing to accept modest remuneration
for my time -- room and board at a minimum.

I'm currently a PP-ASEL working on my IA. I'm planning
on getting multi-engine and commercial.

I have this kernel of a romantic dream of flying
around Africa for a couple of years for some relief
agency or something.

How does one go about finding this kind of work? What
do I need to do first? JAA/JAR? How much time? Where
is this kind of work posted?

Ideas and opinions are welcome.

-- dave j
--


Room and board will probably be the maximum if you want to fly in Africa
or South America. Checkout http://www.jaars.org/aviation.shtml
If I was "unencumbered" I would fly for JAARS you will never forget the
experience and you will see parts of the world that most never will.

BTW, driving a cab pays better than most flying jobs.


R. Hubbell

Its interesting that you have to have an A&P ticket to fly with these guys.

Room and board will probably be the maximum if you want to fly in Africa
or South America. Checkout http://www.jaars.org/aviation.shtml
If I was "unencumbered" I would fly for JAARS you will never forget the
experience and you will see parts of the world that most never will.

BTW, driving a cab pays better than most flying jobs.


R. Hubbell

"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
om...
Its interesting that you have to have an A&P ticket to fly with these guys.


I've seen a lot of bush operators requireing this. Let's face it, when you're
operating in the back country, it is not always possible to get an A&P to look
at your descrepancy. If the pilot is a trained mechanic, he can persumably make
a safe determination to the extent of the mechanical defficiency, and weather or
not it's safe to fly with, or make field repairs. Or radio for parts and tools
he or she needs to fix it.

Heck, it's not even limited to bush flying. When I was towing banners we all
spent some time in the shop, learning basic maintinance on the aircraft. When I
went on longer runs that ended in an outstation, I'd have duct tape, a couple of
spare plugs, safety wire, and some basic hand tools. Just in case.

Am I an A&P mechanic? No. Can I change a spark plug? Yes.

--
Mike

"Mike O'Malley" wrote in message
...
"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
om...
Its interesting that you have to have an A&P ticket to fly with these
guys.


I've seen a lot of bush operators requireing this. Let's face it, when
you're
operating in the back country, it is not always possible to get an A&P to
look
at your descrepancy. If the pilot is a trained mechanic, he can
persumably make
a safe determination to the extent of the mechanical defficiency, and
weather or
not it's safe to fly with, or make field repairs. Or radio for parts and
tools
he or she needs to fix it.

Heck, it's not even limited to bush flying. When I was towing banners we
all
spent some time in the shop, learning basic maintinance on the aircraft.
When I
went on longer runs that ended in an outstation, I'd have duct tape, a
couple of
spare plugs, safety wire, and some basic hand tools. Just in case.

Am I an A&P mechanic? No. Can I change a spark plug? Yes.


Let's see...the narrow end of the screw driver is used for, what again? :~)

On Sat, 3 Jan 2004 06:25:16 -0700, "Tom Sixkiller"
wrote:


"Mike O'Malley" wrote in message
...
"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
om...
Its interesting that you have to have an A&P ticket to fly with these
guys.


I've seen a lot of bush operators requireing this. Let's face it, when
you're
operating in the back country, it is not always possible to get an A&P to
look
at your descrepancy. If the pilot is a trained mechanic, he can
persumably make
a safe determination to the extent of the mechanical defficiency, and
weather or
not it's safe to fly with, or make field repairs. Or radio for parts and
tools
he or she needs to fix it.

Heck, it's not even limited to bush flying. When I was towing banners we
all
spent some time in the shop, learning basic maintinance on the aircraft.
When I
went on longer runs that ended in an outstation, I'd have duct tape, a
couple of
spare plugs, safety wire, and some basic hand tools. Just in case.

Am I an A&P mechanic? No. Can I change a spark plug? Yes.


Let's see...the narrow end of the screw driver is used for, what again? :~)

Opening your beer can when the tab breaks off :-)

Rob

Mike O'Malley wrote:
When I went on longer runs that ended in an outstation, I'd have duct tape,
a couple of spare plugs, safety wire, and some basic hand tools. Just in case.

Am I an A&P mechanic? No. Can I change a spark plug? Yes.

Huh? I carry that in the back of the cherokee all the time! I've been stuck
in airports within an hour drive of a major city but at night
with no shop open (or available). And spare landing light and position
lights. And quart of oil.

And I can barely find the engine in my car.

"Blanche" wrote in message
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Mike O'Malley wrote:
When I went on longer runs that ended in an outstation, I'd have duct tape,
a couple of spare plugs, safety wire, and some basic hand tools. Just in
case.

Am I an A&P mechanic? No. Can I change a spark plug? Yes.

Huh? I carry that in the back of the cherokee all the time! I've been stuck
in airports within an hour drive of a major city but at night
with no shop open (or available). And spare landing light and position
lights. And quart of oil.

Oh yeah, forgot about the oil. Mainly because we ran Aeroshell 120, and nobody
seems to carry it. And the mavel mystery oil. No spare lights- we didn't have
any. Just about anything else would either ground the plane, or could be
deferred (oh, it's only ONE broken rib, put some duct tape on it and you'll make
it home ok. You've got 12 more where that one came from...) ;-)

And I can barely find the engine in my car.


I can find my engine, now the spark plugs, that's another matter (darned
transverse V6's!)

--
Mike

(Robert M. Gary) wrote in message . com...
Its interesting that you have to have an A&P ticket to fly with these guys.

Room and board will probably be the maximum if you want to fly in Africa
or South America. Checkout http://www.jaars.org/aviation.shtml
If I was "unencumbered" I would fly for JAARS you will never forget the
experience and you will see parts of the world that most never will.

BTW, driving a cab pays better than most flying jobs.


R. Hubbell

That's also what I thought when I first read it , but I think that he
meant IA to mean "Instrument Airplane" rating.

Skyking