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Holy cow!
Neo,
I had managed to shove that memory right to the back of my mind. I was looking for cooties for a week after that one! Foxy Grandpa!
The funny part was that I was not that chafed. It was a Brit who made the big fuss on my behalf.
I think he wanted the man paraded at dawn to the beats of a muffled drum to have his offending member's member painted with Gentian Violet and then to have his epaulettes ripped off. A letter went out in my name to all ships at sea stating my degree of high moral outrage, as if I needed to look like an even bigger charlie than I already was.
I ended up suffering more than the guilty party and here you are reminding me. Thanks a lot! Now all those helicopter pilots are going to be laughing at me; life is so unfair!
I had managed to shove that memory right to the back of my mind. I was looking for cooties for a week after that one! Foxy Grandpa!
The funny part was that I was not that chafed. It was a Brit who made the big fuss on my behalf.
I think he wanted the man paraded at dawn to the beats of a muffled drum to have his offending member's member painted with Gentian Violet and then to have his epaulettes ripped off. A letter went out in my name to all ships at sea stating my degree of high moral outrage, as if I needed to look like an even bigger charlie than I already was.
I ended up suffering more than the guilty party and here you are reminding me. Thanks a lot! Now all those helicopter pilots are going to be laughing at me; life is so unfair!
Chuks old bean,
Perhaps they have been laughing at you all the while and now you are just becoming aware of it? Just a thought mind you!
Perhaps they have been laughing at you all the while and now you are just becoming aware of it? Just a thought mind you!
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How can that be?
I am a fixed wing aviator! Glass-cockpit-qualified, even. So what's to laugh about? Just ask any Experimental Test Pilot and he will tell you what hot stuff we are.
My wristwatch says, right on the back, "Die Fliegeruhr UTC" and it doesn't get much more serious than your own wristwatch making threats like that.
Why, I used to hold that bar spell-bound, I tell you. Well, as long as I was paying the drinks, yes, but I really don't think that had anything to do with it. They would have listened anyway, wouldn't they have? No?
I did get Bob Eaton laughing with my story about "combat in Viet Nam" but that time I really was trying to be funny.
Oh well, some of the best laughs life throws up are when we are trying to be absolutely serious. I was telling someone in the bar that I had been Acting Chief Pilot once, as a joke, when the Black Sardine chipped in perfectly serious with "Acting Deputy Chief Pilot," just to keep the record straight. We all had to keep a straight face there but it wasn't easy.
What about a book? Stacy needs to write down all that stuff from Eket. I was trying to get my little Algerian F/O to believe that we really did have a guy who ran his own whorehouse but she thinks that perhaps I am just a big liar. I need something in writing to show people that I am not making this stuff up, such as the 24-hour German or the Experimental Test Pilot.
My wristwatch says, right on the back, "Die Fliegeruhr UTC" and it doesn't get much more serious than your own wristwatch making threats like that.
Why, I used to hold that bar spell-bound, I tell you. Well, as long as I was paying the drinks, yes, but I really don't think that had anything to do with it. They would have listened anyway, wouldn't they have? No?
I did get Bob Eaton laughing with my story about "combat in Viet Nam" but that time I really was trying to be funny.
Oh well, some of the best laughs life throws up are when we are trying to be absolutely serious. I was telling someone in the bar that I had been Acting Chief Pilot once, as a joke, when the Black Sardine chipped in perfectly serious with "Acting Deputy Chief Pilot," just to keep the record straight. We all had to keep a straight face there but it wasn't easy.
What about a book? Stacy needs to write down all that stuff from Eket. I was trying to get my little Algerian F/O to believe that we really did have a guy who ran his own whorehouse but she thinks that perhaps I am just a big liar. I need something in writing to show people that I am not making this stuff up, such as the 24-hour German or the Experimental Test Pilot.
Way too many of our life's recollections would have to be put out as fiction.....as no one would believe some things really happened.
Simple things like the nicknames suggest there were some real characters involved...."Poison Dwarf", "Black Sardine", "Trellis Climber", "Hyphen Smyth"....."Wing Nut"...."Dogs Breath"..."Douche Bag".... ah yes the Happy Days at Eket and other more salubrious locales.
As to said "whore house".....why Chuks old buddy....that was the place where I got to see the "Wizard of Oz" from start to end! That description of the bar begs the question however of whom you are referring to as being "whores"....the staff or the patrons....as that title would fairly apply to both I reckon.
Simple things like the nicknames suggest there were some real characters involved...."Poison Dwarf", "Black Sardine", "Trellis Climber", "Hyphen Smyth"....."Wing Nut"...."Dogs Breath"..."Douche Bag".... ah yes the Happy Days at Eket and other more salubrious locales.
As to said "whore house".....why Chuks old buddy....that was the place where I got to see the "Wizard of Oz" from start to end! That description of the bar begs the question however of whom you are referring to as being "whores"....the staff or the patrons....as that title would fairly apply to both I reckon.
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Would this be the Bob Eaton of Air America?
Chucks I saw your post and you mentioned a Bob Eaton 
just wondering if it is the same Bob I flew a 117 with in the early 80,s? If so how do I reach him?
Thanks Pat
just wondering if it is the same Bob I flew a 117 with in the early 80,s? If so how do I reach him?Thanks Pat
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Job opportunities in nigeria
I am currently working on my cpl in the states and was wondering what the chances were of securing a job with either chc or bristow as a fresh pilot off the blocks with just ppl and cpl (150hrs) or is IR a must have, or will i get sent to south africa for IR and type rating??
Is there a recruitment period or something of that nature and does anyone know what the starting salary is for a rookie pilot.
Any advice or recommendations will be appreciated.
Is there a recruitment period or something of that nature and does anyone know what the starting salary is for a rookie pilot.
Any advice or recommendations will be appreciated.
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GL,
maybe there should be 'So you want to be cojoe flying offshore in Nigeria?' thread.
I might actually reconsider NEO's words if I could make it with FAA CPL and min hours for RW CPL. I can always make it with about 80-100h with FW and rest CPL.
From what I see, there's only lil' extra dosh for being IR rated in FAA system when getting hours up. Why wouldn't someone do FAA IR after PPL?
Sure, they'd snap up every min hours FAA CPL without IR and TR for machines they fly, pay for everything to get you in cojoe seat.
I don't wanna be ironic as CM, but maybe, just maybe people should read few previous posts. Especially when more qualified guy is told that only maybe as cojoe for whatever reasons and they need expat captains with TR, time on machine and experience.
maybe there should be 'So you want to be cojoe flying offshore in Nigeria?' thread.
I might actually reconsider NEO's words if I could make it with FAA CPL and min hours for RW CPL. I can always make it with about 80-100h with FW and rest CPL.
From what I see, there's only lil' extra dosh for being IR rated in FAA system when getting hours up. Why wouldn't someone do FAA IR after PPL?
Sure, they'd snap up every min hours FAA CPL without IR and TR for machines they fly, pay for everything to get you in cojoe seat.
I don't wanna be ironic as CM, but maybe, just maybe people should read few previous posts. Especially when more qualified guy is told that only maybe as cojoe for whatever reasons and they need expat captains with TR, time on machine and experience.
Ground Level,
It seems to me that this post by NEO on the previous page:
in reply to Bennyjoha's post:
spells it out what the situation is for low time pilots with or without IR.
So it seems it will be almost impossible to get a job unless you hold a Nigeria passport and get taken on as a cadet.
Greetings,
Finalchecksplease
It seems to me that this post by NEO on the previous page:
bennyjoha,
You can try Bristow, but I think (don't quote me) there are a lot of Nigerian cadets in the pipeline as the company accelerates it's Nationalisation programme, so FO positions are likely to be taken by them.
You can try Bristow, but I think (don't quote me) there are a lot of Nigerian cadets in the pipeline as the company accelerates it's Nationalisation programme, so FO positions are likely to be taken by them.
Would I stand a chance getting a job in the Delta with a JAA frozen ATPL IR(H) and little more than 1000 piston hours?
So it seems it will be almost impossible to get a job unless you hold a Nigeria passport and get taken on as a cadet.
Greetings,
Finalchecksplease
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Calverton Helicopters
how many helicopter and types are in Calverton? How many helicopters pilots work for calverton and would they hire a low time pilot of about 1000 hrs.
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affluent,
Not sure if anyone apart from cavertonmanagement posts on here from them. Can't help with the entry requirements, but as far as I know they fly Dauphin N and 355 N. I'm sure someone will rush to correct me if I'm wrong though !!
Why not enquire directly ? Their contact details are on their website.
Cheers,
NEO
Not sure if anyone apart from cavertonmanagement posts on here from them. Can't help with the entry requirements, but as far as I know they fly Dauphin N and 355 N. I'm sure someone will rush to correct me if I'm wrong though !!
Why not enquire directly ? Their contact details are on their website.
Cheers,
NEO
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effluent toss,
You are plainly not of the quality of pilot daddy needs in our company as you cannot spell the name, you do not understand the use of capitals, you do not nderstand the use of question mark and you are incapable of using Google to search information. When you have toppest education in overseas school and university like daddy and I you will never employ ignorant fool. This is the word center of excllence not charity for unsuitable children
You are plainly not of the quality of pilot daddy needs in our company as you cannot spell the name, you do not understand the use of capitals, you do not nderstand the use of question mark and you are incapable of using Google to search information. When you have toppest education in overseas school and university like daddy and I you will never employ ignorant fool. This is the word center of excllence not charity for unsuitable children
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Finalchecksplease,
Thanks for breaking it down, appreciated..... i asked cos when i do finish my cpl, i wont really be taken on as a cadet and Bennyjoha has ATP IR (1000+ hrs) that is alot more than 150hrs, which is the bare minimum (FAA).
Thats why i asked what are the possibilities to be taken, not as a cadet but as a nigerian with 150hrs.
Thanks for breaking it down, appreciated..... i asked cos when i do finish my cpl, i wont really be taken on as a cadet and Bennyjoha has ATP IR (1000+ hrs) that is alot more than 150hrs, which is the bare minimum (FAA).
Thats why i asked what are the possibilities to be taken, not as a cadet but as a nigerian with 150hrs.
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GL,
I can't find anything in your previous posts that say you are Nigerian. Could I give you some friendly advice ? If you want pointers from the people who post here, you need to give all the pertinent information to get a reasoned response.
Now we know, if you are interested in Bristow I would say your best bet is to apply by e-mail direct to the Operations Manager in Lagos in the first instance. You will get a straight answer from him.
NEO
I can't find anything in your previous posts that say you are Nigerian. Could I give you some friendly advice ? If you want pointers from the people who post here, you need to give all the pertinent information to get a reasoned response.
Now we know, if you are interested in Bristow I would say your best bet is to apply by e-mail direct to the Operations Manager in Lagos in the first instance. You will get a straight answer from him.
NEO
Ground level,
I would recommend contacting Bristow and CHC in Nigeria and seeing what they say.
It's always better to get it from the horses’ mouth so to speak, make sure you don't spend more money than you need (they might sponsor you for the IR, one never knows) and find out what they are really looking for.
From my time in Nigeria I remember one Nigerian who being a qualified GP did not get through the Bristow cadet scheme (they thought he wasn't going to stick around I was told) but he went out got qualified and ended up working for Bristow (last I heard flying the Super Puma). He is a great guy as well ...maybe not when he used to beat me at squash.
Greetings,
Finalchecksplease
I would recommend contacting Bristow and CHC in Nigeria and seeing what they say.
It's always better to get it from the horses’ mouth so to speak, make sure you don't spend more money than you need (they might sponsor you for the IR, one never knows) and find out what they are really looking for.
From my time in Nigeria I remember one Nigerian who being a qualified GP did not get through the Bristow cadet scheme (they thought he wasn't going to stick around I was told) but he went out got qualified and ended up working for Bristow (last I heard flying the Super Puma). He is a great guy as well ...maybe not when he used to beat me at squash.
Greetings,
Finalchecksplease
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Getting it straight from the horses mouth mmm.
It depends which ops manager you speak to, as to which end of the horse you are speaking to. I have been privy to a few equine conversations and find that the head SAGs.
It depends which ops manager you speak to, as to which end of the horse you are speaking to. I have been privy to a few equine conversations and find that the head SAGs.
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Bob Eaton
Pat
It is indeed the Bob Eaton of Air America. Mail me at [email protected] and I'll put you in touch.
Cyclic.
It is indeed the Bob Eaton of Air America. Mail me at [email protected] and I'll put you in touch.
Cyclic.
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Hey buddy.. I think you should get to know the people you are slandering before spreading bad rumours and information