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I was thinking about applying for a pilot position and was wondering what the recruiting process was like. I read through other posts but still have a few questions. From what I've read it seems like everyone starts the same way with the aptitude test, physical test, medical and interview but what happens after that? I've read about the Aircrew Selection Centre and was wondering how you get to that point. Do you automatically get to go there if you pass the tests and interview or is there a selection board that decides who gets to go? If you do get to go to the Aircrew Selection Centre are the travel costs covered or do you have to get there on your own?
At this point I am interested in becoming a helicopter pilot. I know you don't always get to choose between rotary, multi-engine or jet but if I read things correctly it seems like the majority of spots available are for helicopters. If you do get selected to be a helicopter pilot after basic flight training do you have a choice about which type of helicopter you fly or do you always get put where you're needed the most? I was also wondering if most people stay with the same type of aircraft for their career or if there is any possibilities of learning to fly something different (ex. Moving from the Griffon to Cormorant or even switching from Helicopters to Multi-Engine)?
Thanks for any information provided.
At this point I am interested in becoming a helicopter pilot. I know you don't always get to choose between rotary, multi-engine or jet but if I read things correctly it seems like the majority of spots available are for helicopters. If you do get selected to be a helicopter pilot after basic flight training do you have a choice about which type of helicopter you fly or do you always get put where you're needed the most? I was also wondering if most people stay with the same type of aircraft for their career or if there is any possibilities of learning to fly something different (ex. Moving from the Griffon to Cormorant or even switching from Helicopters to Multi-Engine)?
Thanks for any information provided.