Are you paid enough and satisfied with ur job?  

no one is every paid enough, or what ‘they’ think theyre worth.  This rotor industry really is funny and lagging the rest of Aviation in terms of pay for what we do.  While the 121 guys certainty earn it with their souls on board responsibilities God forbid something goes wrong, so the we 135 helo guys landing on roof tops and Lord knows where else at all hours of darkness.  Both are generally benign ops normal, but the rotor environment is much more challenging in my opinion and it is unfortunate we arent paid more.  Ive done both.  

Over the years I have accepted that, so I chose to work selectively and my minimums have increased substantially.  I figure if these operators arent willing to pay what we are worth, then I will make the decision NOT to fly in questionable conditions or less than ideal situations.  

The equipment in the Helo world is also far behind what it should be.  Again my opinion.  But, it’s the 21st century for Gawds sake, and at minimum, every 135 helo should have glass panels, SAS and AP.  There is no excuse other than the operators are cheap.  So again, if Im assigned to some underpowered steam gauge junk then Im going to consider NOT going unless perfect weather, and on this NO amount of money will change that.   Operators need to be doing better.  

The old adage of ‘get what you pay for’ and ‘get out of what is put in’ really does apply for this industry unfortunately and until the OOS time becomes unmanageable, not much will change.