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Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2017, 01:01
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

You can debate whether HNZ are capable of...

You can debate whether HNZ are capable of providing the service. What is fact is they are relying on others to provide the service currently. Even had CHC providing basic Rig day transfers in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2017, 07:03
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

I’m not sure. Maybe trying to deflect the...

I’m not sure.
Maybe trying to deflect the embarrassment caused by BRS and CHC doing the flights HNZ were contracted (oh so cheaply) to do?

The brave new world “budget” model may not work so well...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2017, 10:05
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

The brave new business model seems to relay on...

The brave new business model seems to relay on one “dinosaur company”* covering SAR, and another doing rig flights for them, while the “leaders” in the race to the bottom remind the client how cheap...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2017, 08:06
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

What are you worried about? Your life jacket...

What are you worried about?
Your life jacket has a light, and whistle, for attracting attention!




At least it's warm water.........
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2017, 12:11
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

Yes. But apparently it's the brave new world we...

Yes. But apparently it's the brave new world we all now have to survive in.

The race to the bottom currently underway is very likely to result in undesirable consequences.


Hopefully the money...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2017, 23:13
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

I think you, like me and many on here, are making...

I think you, like me and many on here, are making statements based on partial information.
Regulations don't prevent night ops. Most OS contracts don't allow normal passenger transfers at night....
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2017, 10:38
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

There are Australian experienced S92 SAR pilots,...

There are Australian experienced S92 SAR pilots, including the ones working for another operator, who are providing the contracted SAR service HNZ are failing to suppply. There are also numerous...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2017, 06:08
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

So you can squash the Rumour that someone else is...

So you can squash the Rumour that someone else is covering HNZs SAR contract due the "not a big deal" issue?
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2017, 06:06
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

I personally work with many foreign pilots,...

I personally work with many foreign pilots, almost all of whom are now Australian pilots. Some still live in Australia's most Eastern state - New Zealand. (Almost spiritual Aussies, and covered by...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2017, 00:19
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

Foreign pilots have always been welcome in...

Foreign pilots have always been welcome in Australia.
However, rightly (in my opinion) or wrongly, Australian pilots get priority in the current tough times.
I'd suspect it's similar in other...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2017, 10:34
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

457 (or whatever) Visa is required, due the...

457 (or whatever) Visa is required, due the massive shortage of qualified pilots in Australia. :yuk:
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2017, 06:56
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

Well, it is a Rumour network. One Rumour,...

Well, it is a Rumour network.

One Rumour, among several, is they didn't have "winch" approved on their Operators Cerificate, hence the need for another operator to cover the SAR requirements....
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2017, 14:15
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

There is some smoke and mirrors on most of these...

There is some smoke and mirrors on most of these rosters.
E.g. The 3/3 might be 20 days at home 23 days away if you travel in "your" time. (And haven't got too far to go.) The "6 weeks leave" might...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2017, 00:38
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

Some of you make me cry. Can you remember a...

Some of you make me cry.
Can you remember a time when there wasn't "lots of unemployed pilots out there"?

What you call "Nose in the trough", many professional pilots call "remuneration...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th May 2017, 14:19
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

Where do you get that roster? The best touring...

Where do you get that roster?
The best touring roster I'm aware of in Australia has you "on" 15 days, "off" 13.
Then annual leave for 29 days (42 minus 13 earned as field leave).
About 164 days in...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2017, 15:08
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

Brother Don't take any of these comments as...

Brother

Don't take any of these comments as personal attacks.
I'd personally gladly take a lower paying job with a company that treated me better. (But this better treatment would probably have...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2017, 09:00
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

HNZ will be in the same position, when another...

HNZ will be in the same position, when another company manages to find some pilots to "work for a bit less" with an even more "different roster" and start tendering. - Race to the bottom.

Confirm,...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2017, 08:52
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

John, I believe most pilots are currently...

John,

I believe most pilots are currently paid in excess of the advertised rates, via individual negotiations. Because, for now, they can't attract the required qualifications or experience for...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2017, 07:59
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

I'm glad you are happy. That's great.:ok: ...

I'm glad you are happy. That's great.:ok:

But to list all the hard fought for remuneration and conditions you are personally happy to do without, and claim it is not a race to the bottom doesn't...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2017, 05:04
Replies: 236
Views: 168,234
Posted By Twist & Shout

It's sad to watch the "race to the bottom" with...

It's sad to watch the "race to the bottom" with wages and conditions in Australia.
Like many places I'd imagine, it's a long hard road to get into a ME IFR job with good pay and conditions. To see...
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