I just submitted an application and my resume to work for Airbus Helicopters as a mechanic in Kobe. I have 15 years experience on multiple aircraft. I'm still learning to speak, read and write Japanese on a pretty beginner level. The job posting stated that applicant should be fluent in either English OR Japanese which got me confident enough to just apply and see if things fall into place. I'm curious about Nito & Itto licensing.
If I get an interview I will ask for an apprenticeship if they offer it but I would love to tie in with some folks that have some experience working aviation, specifically with helicopters if possible in Japan.
What are the more common airframes in use?
What kind of work is most commonly done with helicopters in Japan?
What is it like working aviation (specifically helicopters?) in Japan?
What are some of your experiences with licensing? What's the best way to go about it?
I realize not being fluent Japanese, not being licensed Nito & Itto are huge cruxes of this and any advice and info is much appreciated. I came to Japan for few weeks in January and It was positively life altering. I feel like I need to pursue something there at least for a little while. I do have a pilot buddy (my favorite pilot in fact) that is native Japanese, spends his winters north of Tokyo with his wife and parents, then flies in the US in the summer months. A few other friends that I've snowboarded with in the Tokyo and Nagano areas. The country, the culture, and people, the language and history among other things are all incredibly beautiful and fascinating to me. I can't wait to go back. Hopefully on a longer term basis. Thanks for your time and advice.
by MiserableHoney6720