Howdy gentleman,
I have been reading up on this thread and want an honest opinion from the guys that’s there or been there which is the best operator to work for in Nigeria.
I am aware of the current security situation there but I am new to this line of work and want to establish myself in the offshore market, albeit in Nigeria, which in it self seems a bit of a hard place to work.
I understand Bristow's & PAAN (7&5 and 4&4 under Airlogs banner) is good, however they don’t offer 6&6, but CHC does. As I have a family and have to travel far this rotation seems better and I would thus prefer CHC, but their accommodation according to the thread is poor. Both companies apparently operate S-76's and Dauphins, is this correct?
I also want to know who pays the best salaries and what benefits each operator offers to get and keep their pilots.
A friend of mine that is there said there is rumours that Bristows will go 6&6, partly to be on par with CHC and thus to get more pilots in. Is this likely to happen?
I am new to this so be gentle please.
Thanks
HHE