Hi,

In brief, I'm looking for suggestions on jobs for a helicopter pilot
who is no longer able to fly due to medical reasons. Specifically:

My dad has turned 52 and due to health reasons has failed to pass his
flight physical because of the progession of diabetes. He is an
ex-army pilot with 30 years of experience, the last 15 of which have
been as a tour pilot on the island of Maui. He has a perfect saftey
record with over 25,000 accident free hours, is IFR certified, is
rated for twin engine aircraft, and has flown almost every typical
(and not so typical) helicopter for tour use. He has the impression
that a pilot that can't fly isn't worth anything. I think there are
jobs out there, perhaps on a consulting basis, that can utilize his
skill set.

I'm looking for somebody to research possible leads in aviation
industry, or any other relevant public or private sector that might
get him on his way to a different career path.

Exhelipilot--

I don't know what his living arrangements are, but the Army/USN/USAF
are always looking for good classroom instructors/sim instructors on
contract basis.  Another idea is to have him look into getting a
waiver if he feels he still good to go.

Good luck!

Herkdrvr

The US Army Aviation Center at Ft Rucker Alabama uses ground
instructors for many aviation subjects such as Aircraft Systems,
Weather, Instruments, etc.  They are contract jobs from Lear Siegler
Industries (LSI).  You can find postings on USAJOBS.GOV or call down
there.
30 years is alot of experience to pass onto young aviators.