Does anyone work for Bell Helicopter?

[JaredYng]

Anyone specifically work in Forth Worth, TX?

[IFMU]

Somebody must!

[sprocket]

I don't, but I've made a lot of money for Bell. :hmm:

[papa68]

Looking at the question posed, I just knew someone would chime in with a 'smarty pants' answer. IFMU has not disappointed... nice!

You've got to be a little more circumspect with this crowd or you'll get eaten alive!

For the record, I don't but IFMU is presumably correct. The thing is, I know I've answered your question and yet I also know I've been of absolutely no assistance to you.

Perhaps if you gave us a bit more information someone might be able to help. Good luck in your quest and hopefully the contributions from here on in will be a bit more sensible.

Papa68:O

[JaredYng]

Hey no worries fellas. I like to think I have a pretty thick skin so fire away!

I guess to be more specific with my question and it's purpose well, I'm graduating with my MBA in May and I want to get a job with Bell in Fort Worth Texas. I'm not giving up until I get a job even if that means being a janitor!

So I guess I was just trying to get a better idea of what it's like working for them and how it is in TX.

Does that help?

[heli1]

Big country..big ribs....lbig traffic queues....big mouths... lots of Texmex and a very old facilty at teh hurst HQ ,unless you work at Alliance or locate to Amarillo where all the new production is..oh I was forgetting Arlington...the test centre.

[Brilliant Stuff]

I know one of their test pilots chimes in every now and then but I have no memory for names. Good luck with the jon though.

[NickLappos]

JaredYng asked," Does anyone work for Bell Helicopter?
Anyone specifically work in Forth Worth, TX?"



Yes, about half of them. ;-)

[Tango and Cash]

Methinks Nick is being generous with half of them working...

[papa68]

JY,

You've got me very curious...

Firstly, congrats on the MBA - I'm sure that'll ensure you'll be a lot better off than 99% of the contributors here!:{

However, your determination to work for Bell no matter what is countered by a "I'd like to know what it's like to work there" mentality. I'm confused...:confused:

Wouldn't you first find out that it's the best place in the world to work and THEN get there come hell or high water? Or is this a new management strategy you've learnt recently (sorry - just being cheeky now!)

Of course it's not really any of my business, just curious. Good luck mate with that janitor's position but I suspect you'll be over qualified.

Papa68:O

[Aesir]

JaredYng. Good for you that you know what you want to do with your life :ok:

I don´t work for Bell (well they don´t pay me :)) but I´m proud to say that I have flown their products several thousand hours and been many times to their facilities in Texas, They´re a friendly bunch and I´m sure good to work for. I like their philosophy and customer support and will forever be a Bell enthusiast.

Best of luck.

[Doors Off]

I am certain that somebody does, though I am pretty sure they have not employed a designer of new helicopters since 1965!:ugh:

[Brilliant Stuff]

Why change a winning design?

[EN48]

I have a friend who is a manufacturing exec at Bell-FW. Send me a PM with your email address and we can discuss whether an intro is appropriate.

RB

[Encyclo]

Is this the "winning design" you're talking about :8.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/magnan3/429_ship2air.jpg
It's a winner alright :ok:

As far as employement with OEMs, both airframe and power plant folks, there's lot's of opportunities these days for guys that are passionate about this business :D

Good Luck!

[whatsarunway]

Looks like the skids off an ec120 and the engines kinda look like the 109 power, apart from that, it looks like a jetranger :E

[JaredYng]

Papa,

I guess I should clarify my inquiry. I'm not necessarily looking to see what it's like to work for Bell but rather what my options are when I'm there.

When I say options I'm referring to working directly with helicopters and perhaps learning to fly.

Does this help or did I just confuse you even more?

Thanks everyone for your help....Sorry about the delay but midterms can be quite the stressful time!

[JaredYng]

Has anyone even ever heard of the place of employment such as Bell teaching you how to fly for a discounted price or something?