Saint Jack
27th Jun 2009, 07:41
After a number of years as an avid reader of PPrune I’ve taken the plunge and ‘signed-up’ as a member.
The main reason I’ve done this is to seek advice from the many UK/European based rotary-wing people who share this forum. I’m now considering returning to the UK (or Europe in general if all goes well) and I would greatly appreciate any advice regarding my ‘employability’ in the helicopter business. My preference would be with the smaller operators, not large offshore companies. Please understand, at this stage I’m not looking for a job, I’m simply attempting to ascertain whether looking for a job would be fruitful or not.
I am a British national with an EU passport and a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (EASA Part 66, A, B1, C and FAA A&P), My EASA licence is only endorsed for A/B206 Series helicopters and 250 Series engines. Yes, I know this is very meager but I’ve only used it, or my A&P, to obtain a locally-issued licence. In this respect I’ve held previous licences and/or have extensive line, base and heavy maintenance experience on Bell UH-1H, 204, 205, 212, 412, 222, AS350 and BO-105. I’ve been associated with commercial helicopter maintenance in Asia for over 30 years in hands-on, supervisory and management roles. I still consider myself to be physically active and not yet ready for retirement although I'd prefer not to climb up and down helicopters on a frequent basis.
In addition to licence-related work, I’ve performed many technical and safety audits as well as produced manuals and developed safety management systems etc. together with the myriad of functions, both technical and non-technical, associated with supervisory and management positions.
All constructive and informative answer or suggestions will be warmly welcomed. Many thanks
The main reason I’ve done this is to seek advice from the many UK/European based rotary-wing people who share this forum. I’m now considering returning to the UK (or Europe in general if all goes well) and I would greatly appreciate any advice regarding my ‘employability’ in the helicopter business. My preference would be with the smaller operators, not large offshore companies. Please understand, at this stage I’m not looking for a job, I’m simply attempting to ascertain whether looking for a job would be fruitful or not.
I am a British national with an EU passport and a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (EASA Part 66, A, B1, C and FAA A&P), My EASA licence is only endorsed for A/B206 Series helicopters and 250 Series engines. Yes, I know this is very meager but I’ve only used it, or my A&P, to obtain a locally-issued licence. In this respect I’ve held previous licences and/or have extensive line, base and heavy maintenance experience on Bell UH-1H, 204, 205, 212, 412, 222, AS350 and BO-105. I’ve been associated with commercial helicopter maintenance in Asia for over 30 years in hands-on, supervisory and management roles. I still consider myself to be physically active and not yet ready for retirement although I'd prefer not to climb up and down helicopters on a frequent basis.
In addition to licence-related work, I’ve performed many technical and safety audits as well as produced manuals and developed safety management systems etc. together with the myriad of functions, both technical and non-technical, associated with supervisory and management positions.
All constructive and informative answer or suggestions will be warmly welcomed. Many thanks