Thanks, Mr Moustache, I am glad to see that I'm not the only thinking that the Zimex working conditions are not as "rosie" as Picobello described...
by the way here are just some of their working conditions and roster pattern...
Zimex Entry Requirements
Captain : For DHC6 Commander: 3000 hrs total flying experience, 1500 hrs PIC experience, 1000 hrs as PIC since gaining an IR, 1000 hrs turbo prop experience, 500 hrs on type, 50 hrs in the last 6 months.
For PC6 Commander: 2000 hrs total flying experience, 1500 hrs PIC experience, 1000 hrs tail-wheel experience, 500 hrs on type. Good knowledge of English, preferably second language French, Portuguese or Spanish. Remote area and desert experience operating from the remote airstrips is a distinct advantage.
FO : DHC-6 First Officers: 1000 hrs as PIC or co-pilot, 500 hrs PIC experience, 50 hrs on type, 50 hrs in the last 6 months. Good knowledge of English, preferably second language French, Portuguese or Spanish. Remote area and desert experience operating from the remote airstrips is a distinct advantage.
and about the stable Roster :
Zimex Conditions
Roster :
Crew rotations are generally 8 weeks on and 4 weeks off except in the operations for some petroleum companies where rotations are either 5x5 or 6x6.
Some flexibility is expected in regards to rotation timing when operational conditions require changes. The company covers the travelling costs from the home airport to working place and back including the food and accommodation at working place.
http://www.zimex.ch/df_jobs.htm
As you can see from the link above, it's straight from the Zimex 's website.... As I mentionned before, I am only stating the facts, and not some dubious second hand info...
Give me some more time and I will try to get a copy of one of their
recent (October 2006) Captain and FO payslips...
A bon entendeur, Salut...
