Bif Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Hello all, I know that pilots for the RCMP require a minimum of 3,000 hrs PIC I was curious, though, if anyone knows what is involved in becoming non-PIC aircrew (co-pilot, FLIR operator, what have you). I've been told by friends of ours in the RCMP that these members of the aircrew are civilian as well, and I thought perhaps it might be a good way to get a foot in the door. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_ Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Bif I'm pretty sure that any non PIC crew are RCMP members. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bif Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 That's what I was thinking but an RCMP member told me otherwise... just hoping for some reliable information. Though I guess it's hard to build 3,000 hrs sitting in the passenger seat working an IR camera anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helipilot Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I think that guy was pulling your leg..I'm sure they have Police officers on board to do all the talking on the radios and the camera work...Just think about it for a min.....I know that the York Regional Police helicopter is the same... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambox Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 As an exmember of RCMP Air Services, trust me, the Observer (FLIR, Nitesun Operator etc) positions are Regular Member positions. They are responsible for the police function of the missions. That's what allows the pilots to be civilian members, they don't have any DIRECT police content. All RCMP helicopters are single engine, single pilot; no co-pilots. R... Hello all, I know that pilots for the RCMP require a minimum of 3,000 hrs PIC I was curious, though, if anyone knows what is involved in becoming non-PIC aircrew (co-pilot, FLIR operator, what have you). I've been told by friends of ours in the RCMP that these members of the aircrew are civilian as well, and I thought perhaps it might be a good way to get a foot in the door. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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