Balmoral central contracts
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From: South Africa
Balmoral central contracts
They operate on a S.A. A.O.C. in Afghanistan, the owner is based in the U,S,A but their head office is in Sandton, I believe they have appriximately 9 1900D aircraft deployed ion Afghanistan at the moment, Why do you ask are you looking for employment and if so which aircraft are you rated on ?
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From: California
I'd go almost anywhere but...
I heard of another airline in Afghanistan looking for crews for the 737. Palimor (sp?) I think. I 'd go just about anywhere to sit right seat use my TR on the 73 but I think I'd have to draw the line at Afghanistan...or Iraq 
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From: Still looking for a place
ownership
PP.
Are u teling me they lied to me...mmmmm have to do some investigating there.
Oh well, they definitely own two B200 's.
And they are the best contract company to work for.......so who cares where they got the 1900's from.
Are u teling me they lied to me...mmmmm have to do some investigating there.
Oh well, they definitely own two B200 's.
And they are the best contract company to work for.......so who cares where they got the 1900's from.
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From: Mars
the guy to contact is [email protected] a great guy and an awesome company to work for....as for the guys scared of going to Afghani and Iraq...best you think id Joburg is any safer
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From: Mars
the guy to contact is andy @ balmoral . co . za (you know how to submit the email but pprune wont allow it to be written) a great company and a great chief pilot, as for the guys that are scared of operating up north just ask yourself if Joburg is any safer.....
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From: South Africa
Awesome bunch of pilots to work with, good safety record in sh.t areas of the world and Andy and Moz are fantastic guys to work under. Only crap thing is being away from home, which is the generic story of contract.
With regards to security: I'd rather be in a warzone occupied by 150 000 disciplined troops belonging to Uncle Sam, it feels safer than being in a country with a generally corrupt police force run by Zuma and Malema. Keeping safe is all about your decisions and your behaviour in that country, and following the private security company and NATO rules/briefings.
With regards to security: I'd rather be in a warzone occupied by 150 000 disciplined troops belonging to Uncle Sam, it feels safer than being in a country with a generally corrupt police force run by Zuma and Malema. Keeping safe is all about your decisions and your behaviour in that country, and following the private security company and NATO rules/briefings.
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From: South Africa
Requirements
They used to take on guys with fresh comms but have changed that to guys with 200 or 1900 rating. Main contract requires 800 odd hours for FO, but new guys have got in with less.....
Pity, as was a really good opportunity for low time chaps. Good chaps, even better flying.....
Teazers boys do it in the bar....
Pity, as was a really good opportunity for low time chaps. Good chaps, even better flying.....
Teazers boys do it in the bar....
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From: South Pole
For someone with the min time requirments and ratings to get in, you can't go worng. You'll fly hard, play hard and learn more than you imagined. If you think you know how to fly, wait until you get there and then let yourself get taught a thing or two. It's not like the old days though. But still a great job with great people. Dont worry about the warzone thing. Just use your brain for a change and you'll come home just fine. Its a great place to fly so if you're having second thoughts, just go for it. I got lots of mates up there.
