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I am curious as to what the requirements are in order to become a jump pilot after receiving my pilot's license?
Alex
To become a jump pilot, you need to have a Commercial pilot certificate, not just a Private Pilot. (To be hired to fly for hire at any company in any size airplane, you need your Commercial.) Some drop zones want applicants to have a HP endorsement too. The minimum amount of flight time to be hired may also vary depending on the operators insurance requirements. Some may require more than 300 or 400 hours to even be considered, especially if they operate larger equipment like a Cessna Caravan instead of a Cessna 180 or 206. You should check with the drop zones in your area about what they require of pilots to know what you will need to fly with them.
Here is a page with some good info for jump pilots-
http://www.diverdriver.com
~Dottie
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Dottie Norkus
Expertise
I can address questions about airline pilot employment & entry level airline careers in the United States, women pilots, flight training, pilot certification, U.S. flight scholarships (mostly for women), aviation & airline safety topics, aviation accident investigation and airline operations. ***Please note, I cannot address flight training & career queries from outside the United States, or aero engineering degree programs/careers, aviation management topics. ****
Experience
U.S. Regional airline pilot with 15 years previous experience in airline ground operations. I have previously flown as a commercial skydive pilot and ferry pilot.
Organizations
International Organization of Women Pilots, Women In Aviation International, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Organization, Air Line Pilots Association
Education/Credentials
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Aviation Safety/Accident investigation.
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