Hi Katie - Yes, AVO does hire helicopters for our fieldwork. I've forwarded your email to Kate Bull, who has more information on necessary credentials. Best wishes on your studies! cheryl -------- KATIE CORLEY wrote: Hey there! I'm Katie and I'm a student helicopter pilot - I'm working towards figuring out what it is I want to do once I get my commercial license one day. I have a love for volcanoes and science and I was curious if you guys ever hire helicopter pilots for missions, and if you do, what it is you look for requirement wise? Just trying to get a general idea of things I should work for in order to get hired in this type of field in the future. Thank you! Katie Corley -- Cheryl Cameron Geologist, Alaska Volcano Observatory Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys voice: 907-451-5012 fax: 907-451-5050