Good paying jobs for low timers
07-21-2009, 05:24 PM
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Good paying jobs for low timers
If you have low time or are furloughed do some googling around for dispersing fruit flies, no joke. The US Department of Agriculture is doing multiple operations, two that I know of are in California and Florida, and each will require flying around 2000ft off the ground at around 140-160kts. Most likely in light twins which will be rigged for releasing the refrigerated flies. The contracts have just recently been posted and have not been bid on yet but they are for a lot of hours. I think around 2500hrs of flight time each so with 2-6 aircraft going at any given time it will mean a lot of flying and since it's a government contract you'll be required to get paid good money. Try and find who's submitting the bids on the flying then contact those companies. If you'd like to see what I'm talking about go to www.FBO.gov and do some additional searching. There you can download the contracts and see them for yourself. Prepare for a lot of lawyer speak though!
I know it's not much but someone has to fly those planes so good luck
I know it's not much but someone has to fly those planes so good luck
07-21-2009, 05:44 PM
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Good resource - I can't believe that they are still looking for someone to fly this one:
Synopsis:
Added: January 10, 2006
The INL/A single engine eradication aircraft perform a variety of missions. At times the aircraft operate from forward operating base locations under primitive conditions and at other times from international airports with instrument only approaches. The primary mission is to locate and eradicate illicit narcotic producing plants. This mission requires that the aircraft have (relative to standard production agricultural spray aircraft) exceptional range and endurance, as well as the capability to fly aerial application operations at altitudes up to 12,000 feet MSL. Operations are often flown in very rugged mountainous terrain that requires optimum climb and turn performance at high-density altitudes. Illicit crops are usually grown in remote areas with few bases from which to operate aircraft. For this reason, the aircraft is required to have much greater range than standard agricultural spray aircraft. Reconnaissance missions flown by this airframe are in the same rugged environment as the aerial eradication, but generally require even greater endurance to cover large areas of remote territory. Further, the aircraft and crews are frequently targeted by hostile fire. Most hits received have been from NATO ball 7.62mm (sometimes steel core armor piercing) and smaller arms. A swath guidance system is currently installed on the fleet and is used primarily as a spray guidance system and a spray area organizational tool, but also has a secondary function as a mission recorder providing a vital database for spray analysis and mission evaluation.
INL/A is soliciting industry comments on the draft solicitation for the procurement of additional aerial eradication aircraft. Written comments may be sent to Mr. Patrick Murphy at [email protected]. Comments are due on or before 17 Jan 06.
Added: January 10, 2006
The INL/A single engine eradication aircraft perform a variety of missions. At times the aircraft operate from forward operating base locations under primitive conditions and at other times from international airports with instrument only approaches. The primary mission is to locate and eradicate illicit narcotic producing plants. This mission requires that the aircraft have (relative to standard production agricultural spray aircraft) exceptional range and endurance, as well as the capability to fly aerial application operations at altitudes up to 12,000 feet MSL. Operations are often flown in very rugged mountainous terrain that requires optimum climb and turn performance at high-density altitudes. Illicit crops are usually grown in remote areas with few bases from which to operate aircraft. For this reason, the aircraft is required to have much greater range than standard agricultural spray aircraft. Reconnaissance missions flown by this airframe are in the same rugged environment as the aerial eradication, but generally require even greater endurance to cover large areas of remote territory. Further, the aircraft and crews are frequently targeted by hostile fire. Most hits received have been from NATO ball 7.62mm (sometimes steel core armor piercing) and smaller arms. A swath guidance system is currently installed on the fleet and is used primarily as a spray guidance system and a spray area organizational tool, but also has a secondary function as a mission recorder providing a vital database for spray analysis and mission evaluation.
INL/A is soliciting industry comments on the draft solicitation for the procurement of additional aerial eradication aircraft. Written comments may be sent to Mr. Patrick Murphy at [email protected]. Comments are due on or before 17 Jan 06.
07-21-2009, 06:02 PM
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Looks like there are a bunch of areas in my state, but some of them have already started. How would you find out which company is doing the spraying?Maybe I'll call up the number listed on the web site.
07-21-2009, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Spoilers
Looks like there are a bunch of areas in my state, but some of them have already started. How would you find out which company is doing the spraying?Maybe I'll call up the number listed on the web site.
07-21-2009, 07:32 PM
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https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportun...=core&_cview=1
Here is one from there you can download the contract documents to get an idea of how much flying is out there for this.
Here is one from there you can download the contract documents to get an idea of how much flying is out there for this.
07-21-2009, 10:43 PM
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1. A qualified instrument rated Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot with a current First or Second Class FAA medical certificate for each aircraft who has:
a. More than 1,200 hours total time.
b. More than 250 hours as pilot-incommand.
c. More than 200 hours multi-engine time as pilot-in-command if multi-engine aircraft are used.
d. A minimum of 25 hours pilot-in-command time in the make and model of the aircraft to be used, at least 10 hours of which must have been acquired within the preceding 12 calendar months.
e. Ability to operate the electronic guidance system.
2. A qualified disperser/copilot for each aircraft that:
a. Has basic mechanical knowledge/skills to learn how to operate, clean, and make minor adjustments to a refrigerated special-purpose insect release machine.
b. Is able to work in an environment inside an airplane that can cause motion sickness.
c. Is able to fill out daily work sheets and read maps for tracking and reporting activities.
d. Is capable of taking command of the aircraft in the event of an emergency and landing the aircraft safely.
3. Personnel capable of operating and downloading the aircraft flight data logging system and to provide essential training and guidance for project personnel to ensure proper transfer of required mapping data.
a. More than 1,200 hours total time.
b. More than 250 hours as pilot-incommand.
c. More than 200 hours multi-engine time as pilot-in-command if multi-engine aircraft are used.
d. A minimum of 25 hours pilot-in-command time in the make and model of the aircraft to be used, at least 10 hours of which must have been acquired within the preceding 12 calendar months.
e. Ability to operate the electronic guidance system.
2. A qualified disperser/copilot for each aircraft that:
a. Has basic mechanical knowledge/skills to learn how to operate, clean, and make minor adjustments to a refrigerated special-purpose insect release machine.
b. Is able to work in an environment inside an airplane that can cause motion sickness.
c. Is able to fill out daily work sheets and read maps for tracking and reporting activities.
d. Is capable of taking command of the aircraft in the event of an emergency and landing the aircraft safely.
3. Personnel capable of operating and downloading the aircraft flight data logging system and to provide essential training and guidance for project personnel to ensure proper transfer of required mapping data.
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