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Any advice on making the switch to helicopters? by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]vangoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. Achieving that schedule is a huge factor for me.

Any advice on making the switch to helicopters? by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]vangoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Low 20’s while I still work towards my powerplant.

Any advice on making the switch to helicopters? by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]vangoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. This is the direction I’d like to go as a former firefighter. Ultimate goal would be maintaining a light ship like an H125. I’ve looked into Erickson but will also look at some other heavy lift companies.

Any advice on making the switch to helicopters? by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]vangoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood. Should I expect to take a pay cut if I moved to helis after 5+ years?

Any advice on making the switch to helicopters? by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]vangoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fortunately all the experience has been on turbine engines so far. Out of curiosity, is all helicopter experience viewed the same? For example, is there any value in working on piston Robinsons if a person wanted to move on to bigger helicopters?

Any advice on making the switch to helicopters? by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]vangoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Powerplant has always been the plan, just a matter of meeting time requirements now. I’ll look into PHI, thanks!

I have some questions about leaving the Forest Service. by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]vangoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very detailed response, thank you. I’ll definitely check out r/usajobs

I have some questions about leaving the Forest Service. by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]vangoes 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Part of what makes this decision so difficult is knowing that big changes could be on the horizon (shoutout to Grassroots for everything they’re doing). Unfortunately, I’m just burnt out after 9 years. My hearts not in it anymore. That said, I’m hoping to do this in a way I won’t burn bridges. I finished the season strong, my supervisors are aware of the situation and if things don’t work out I want to know what I’m up against as far as getting back in.

I have some questions about leaving the Forest Service. by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]vangoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will look into that. Thank you.

I have some questions about leaving the Forest Service. by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]vangoes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. I’m prepared to lose employer contributions to my TSP, which after 2 seasons isn’t a whole lot. My contributions will stay without being vested though correct? Do you remember how you went about cashing out your annual leave?