Hello, I am a new pilot (fixed wing), but have about 9 years in Aviation. I currently work as a Helicopter Flight Engineer/Crew Chief, and have about 1600 hours performing those tasks.(Just wish that counted as stick time) I am also and A&P/IA. I am hoping to work in Alaska flying bags and trash, but dont know what route I should go when it comes to getting up there. I was thinking of trying to get on working the Maint side until I have built enough hours to transition to a pilot position, but I'm not sure that would be the best route.
Does Being an A&P/IA help when it comes to obtaining a Pilot job up there?
Any help or advise would be great.
Thanks to all.
Ryan