US FAA Rated Mech Looking for Overseas Work

[yukonbrown]

I'm in search of Bell 212's operating outside of the USA. I'm a FAA mech. looking to go overseas. Please list which companies are operating and locations.

thanks

[N707ZS]

Quite a few in Spain but can you speak Spanish.
If you search the net under Helicsa, Helimar, Helisureste, FAASA and possibly Tragsa. Between them they operate about 50 212s.

[technoprat]

Bear in mind that your FAA A&P licence will not be recognised in many parts of the world, especialy Europe, where they operate under EASA regulations.

However you can still find work, but will be paid a lower rate as you will not be able to sign off jobs.

If you're interested in working in the Middle East try googleing the following.
Abu Dhabi Aviation, Aerogulf & Gulf Helicopters.

Just because I'm mentioning their names doesnt mean theyre nice people to work for.

[newfieboy]

Lots of 212's in Canada, along with 205 and 204. Some operators work them on international. Canadian Helicopters were looking for crews for 212 contract they are/were bidding on in Afganistan. Maybe they need enigineers also. From Aeroads-

Bell 212 Pilots (Afghanistan) CANADIAN HELICOPTERS LIMITED has bid on a contract to provide VFR Bell 212's to the Department of Defense of the United States. Upon a successful contract award, these helicopters will be deployed to Afghanistan, providing the transport of supplies, U.S. Mail and passengers from a base of operations to Forward Operating Bases throughout the country. Other details include:28 days on-28 off rotation, attactive salary and annual bonus. Therefore we are now accepting resumes from qualified individuals to determine the level of interest for these positions. QUALIFICATIONS:Current Canadian Commercial Pilot License, Bell 212 endorsement & experience, current mountain experience. WE THANK ALL INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR APPLICATION, HOWEVER ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR EMPLOYMENT. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

[murdock]

Same as what technoprat said, for Canada you will have to pass your Canadian exams to work on the heli's. I doubt they will send you away on contracts on a 212, if you cant sign anything off on them. Canadian Helicopters, predominantly only get licensed engineers to work on their 212's.

[xtremalsound]

Faasa operates in spain some bell 212/412 with amercian remarks, they have rented these helicopteros to era. here you have his website. Grupo Empresarial. Aeronáutica.Aviones, Helicópteros. Escuela de pilotos.Innovación.Aerotaxi (http://www.faasa.org)

Good luck!

[yukonbrown]

How does one with a FAA Rating get a job overseas? Can someone shed some light on how can one with an FAA rating get hired overseas. I have 16 years on Bell 212 and Bell lights. I'm looking for a company that will pay my travel back to the US during the rotation schedule. Tried Saudi Aramco but their schedule was to long to be away from my family.

thanks