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To my mates(Pilots) in the mighty B company, keep on buds!
You guys still make the company, with out You, there is no company!
You guys still make the company, with out You, there is no company!
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Why they need a CLA
To our "Good Man in Africa"
I quote "why does a guy who is fed and accommodated... need a CLA"? You ignoramus, these guys need the CLA because they are fed on **** so they can buy their food at the bar or ship in the pizzas from WT. Apart from being fed this crap, the accommodations are a health hazard. Is the answer logical to you Folks in Escravos work their butts off with the result that the little post flight life that they have is turning to poo as well. You be the judge!!! Additionally, they also have to put up with this travesty of pretended excellent operating standards executed by C...... Hurrah!!! Amen to that
I quote "why does a guy who is fed and accommodated... need a CLA"? You ignoramus, these guys need the CLA because they are fed on **** so they can buy their food at the bar or ship in the pizzas from WT. Apart from being fed this crap, the accommodations are a health hazard. Is the answer logical to you
Folks in Escravos work their butts off with the result that the little post flight life that they have is turning to poo as well. You be the judge!!! Additionally, they also have to put up with this travesty of pretended excellent operating standards executed by C...... Hurrah!!! Amen to that
Chief Bottle Washer
Girls,
Much as I enjoy seeing the wind ups working, before it degenerates into a bitch fest remember:
As these are anonymous forums the origins of the contributions may be opposite to what may be apparent. In fact the press may use it, or the unscrupulous, or sciolists*, to elicit certain reactions.
Much as I enjoy seeing the wind ups working, before it degenerates into a bitch fest remember:
As these are anonymous forums the origins of the contributions may be opposite to what may be apparent. In fact the press may use it, or the unscrupulous, or sciolists*, to elicit certain reactions.
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Back to real Rumours
Thank you Senior Pilot - some Girls just can't handle the pressure!
Back to real rumours - anyone got any news on the Bristow 412 that allegedly carried out a running landing following ??Engine failure/C Box?? problems the other day at Calabar.
Pilot reportedly looked like an Aztec or Inca crossed with a Hells Angel?
Trogs
Ah now SP....dat wer no wind-up.....wind-up's are far more subtle than that!
There is a certain very long serving Teutonic Master Winder extant who has you down the street and around the corner before you tweak to having been "wound".
Perhaps we can entice the Master to do his thing?
Anyone that remembers Omo currying favor in hopes of a posting to Egypt know who the Master Winder ist. MW suggested one morning in the crew bus that he had been approached about returning to Cairo as the GM. Omo went into action sensing a chance to get himself out of Nigeria.
Two weeks later....he tweaked!
There is a certain very long serving Teutonic Master Winder extant who has you down the street and around the corner before you tweak to having been "wound".
Perhaps we can entice the Master to do his thing?
Anyone that remembers Omo currying favor in hopes of a posting to Egypt know who the Master Winder ist. MW suggested one morning in the crew bus that he had been approached about returning to Cairo as the GM. Omo went into action sensing a chance to get himself out of Nigeria.
Two weeks later....he tweaked!
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Do any of you guys actually work in the tropical paradise of Escravos???? Because the last time I checked, ever since Bristow took over, salaries have gone up in, some cases, 120%, in all cases 80%. All within 2 years.......
Now CLA is being dished out......... which hasn't happened in 35 years of that operation.....
Unless I am mistaken, Bristow has come to the party in every way.
Yeah sure, you got a couple of wierd characters is some interesting positions within the group. Tell me a company that doesn't. But I will tell you one thing, a pilot gets sick whilst working within Bristow for 1 year. Bristow pays his salary 100% without question. The guys does not set one foot on Bristow soil in that time.......
Why is Bristow such a crap company again?????
(I'm scratching my head here.........)
HeliJedi
(The Dark force is strong within me.....)
Now CLA is being dished out......... which hasn't happened in 35 years of that operation.....
Unless I am mistaken, Bristow has come to the party in every way.
Yeah sure, you got a couple of wierd characters is some interesting positions within the group. Tell me a company that doesn't. But I will tell you one thing, a pilot gets sick whilst working within Bristow for 1 year. Bristow pays his salary 100% without question. The guys does not set one foot on Bristow soil in that time.......
Why is Bristow such a crap company again?????
(I'm scratching my head here.........)
HeliJedi
(The Dark force is strong within me.....)
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Mr Fling a ding!
I do not know out of what hole you fell out of?
Where have you been for the last few weeks?
??? If you have followed this thread, you would have noticed that the guys are getting fed up with the likes of the Foamy 
If I had to work for 
and re-fur to me as a "dog" and to know when my tail must wag?? Then one must turn around and bit the hand that feeds it! As I am sure that MR FC is not "Bristow"! And sure he is not part of that Bristow culture?? My friends have always had a good word for the company they work for. Yes they get there money at the end of each month, they get all the training they need and the salary increases.
But I have heard from a good source of mine that the grub in Escr is not fit for a dog and that the "dogs" have been taking there own grub with them
So would it not be fair to pay the guys the CLA as to what the other bases in Nig have been getting in the past? And why now
must be paid in a acc and no ATM in Escr?
In all, it seems as if the guys down in the prison camp
Escr are always drawing on the short straw
I have noted that F..C did not wake up, still behind his desk
Does the kennel master not have his morning rounds? And check up on his dogs??
Where have you been for the last few weeks?
??? If you have followed this thread, you would have noticed that the guys are getting fed up with the likes of the Foamy If I had to work for and re-fur to me as a "dog" and to know when my tail must wag?? Then one must turn around and bit the hand that feeds it! As I am sure that MR FC is not "Bristow"! And sure he is not part of that Bristow culture?? My friends have always had a good word for the company they work for. Yes they get there money at the end of each month, they get all the training they need and the salary increases.But I have heard from a good source of mine that the grub in Escr is not fit for a dog and that the "dogs" have been taking there own grub with them
So would it not be fair to pay the guys the CLA as to what the other bases in Nig have been getting in the past? And why nowmust be paid in a acc and no ATM in Escr? In all, it seems as if the guys down in the prison camp
Escr are always drawing on the short strawI have noted that F.
.C did not wake up, still behind his desk Does the kennel master not have his morning rounds? And check up on his dogs??
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But I have heard from a good source of mine that the grub in Escr is not fit for a dog and that the "dogs" have been taking there own grub with them
Your good source hasn't been to many other bases in Nigeria. Try the QIT mess or the BRC if you want a gastronomic treat. At Escravos they give you three hot main choices, soup, fresh bread, salads and deserts. Maybe not as good as Mama's but not too bad. The guys bring in meat for a brie, not out of necessity.
Lets not turn this into a downtrodden Escravos pilot v the rest of Bristow. We are all in the same CLA boat.
The move to cancel paying CLA locally was ill conceived and will have long lasting negative repercussions. We all like to beat up on Foamy (he deserves it) but the CLA debacle was devised by those sitting higher up on the rung.
Your good source hasn't been to many other bases in Nigeria. Try the QIT mess or the BRC if you want a gastronomic treat. At Escravos they give you three hot main choices, soup, fresh bread, salads and deserts. Maybe not as good as Mama's but not too bad. The guys bring in meat for a brie, not out of necessity.
Lets not turn this into a downtrodden Escravos pilot v the rest of Bristow. We are all in the same CLA boat.
The move to cancel paying CLA locally was ill conceived and will have long lasting negative repercussions. We all like to beat up on Foamy (he deserves it) but the CLA debacle was devised by those sitting higher up on the rung.
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More Bristow pilots are making enquiries now at Aero and the latest great decision to make all staff in transit through Lagos pay for everything, including N150 for a cup of instant coffee is sure to increase morale and happiness even more 
. I'm told that as well as sacking all the drivers, they have just started another new round of sacking local junior staff - a sure way to enhance industrial relationships . Foamy Coolings (the real one, not the Prune one) is a real smiling knife. I'm just sitting here watching the long downhill slide.
. I'm told that as well as sacking all the drivers, they have just started another new round of sacking local junior staff - a sure way to enhance industrial relationships . Foamy Coolings (the real one, not the Prune one) is a real smiling knife. I'm just sitting here watching the long downhill slide.
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Fine Gentlemens
Unless I am mistaken, Bristow has come to the party in every way.
Holijodi
Before the WNIWA manic depressives reply to your (in my opinion) accurate observations of Bristow I want to voice my agreement.
I really do not understand what the problem is with you people who choose to work in Nigeria yet constantly complain about it the country and the company. If you are not happy there then just leave and go somewhere else.
Flingdong
Holijodi
Before the WNIWA manic depressives reply to your (in my opinion) accurate observations of Bristow I want to voice my agreement.
I really do not understand what the problem is with you people who choose to work in Nigeria yet constantly complain about it the country and the company. If you are not happy there then just leave and go somewhere else.
Flingdong
How many Nairas does a cup of coffees cost in Stirbocks these days - a lot much more than 150 Nairas I can tell you. Is this not fair?
Yes my mighty new scotch boss knows fine that there are the discrapancies but stop your crying. We have arranged for the dollar to become strongest again so now it is even more pounds and Euros in your deep pockets which your short arms cannot reach.
We all like to beat up on Foamy (he deserves it)
Phobic Willie
I am a strong man with fine jaw - I can pull your paunches anytime.
F.C.
Please do not place this mail on the notice boards and do not make photocopies or distribute to employees. Just pass on the info to employees - thanks
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Why is Bristow such a crap company again?????
(I'm scratching my head here.........)
(I'm scratching my head here.........)
I also agree with (almost) everything you guys say about certainly the parts of Bristow this side (Eastern) of the pond. The GOM is a different story but even there things have improved dramatically over the last 5 years.
My view from the inside for what it is worth is that the "Oil Patch" management style is the cause of most of the present discontent.
There are many areas in most large Companies where costs of doing Business can be reduced without much detrimental effect to the morale or income of the boys and girls at the coalface. Changing the quality of the toilet paper and making penny halfpenny savings by changing already frustrating and sometimes unpleasant living conditions where small things are easily blown out of proportion just to save a few Nairas (e.g. on coffee for f**cks sake!) is not one of them. In general most of us are not slaves due to age, financial committments or licences as suggested by Flungdung. I much prefer 6 on 6 off in Nigeria to returning to the P.C. factories of Aberdeen with daily flogs to the East Shetland Basin being the highlight of my life. Most of our guys are young with JAA/FAA/SACAA licences and could get a job anywhere if they wished but they choose to stay because the lifestyle suits them. Lets' not f**ck with the status quo would have been my advice and I am sure was the advice of the old hands in Lagos but they have been ignored and over ridden. A great pity!
Trog
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Having enjoyed the shade of the Mango tree in ESC in the pre-Bristow days, the arrival of higher pay AND CLA can only be good.
As for the chop, whilst it was never haute cuisine in any form, brown meat and gravy was the usual fare plus salads, veg, dessert, juices, tea, coffee was probably better than some of the characters there did for themselves at home.
The cameraderie, or in some cases, the lack of it among colleagues was the most trying thing. It was bad eneough being there without having to look over your shoulder for potential smiling knives.
As for the chop, whilst it was never haute cuisine in any form, brown meat and gravy was the usual fare plus salads, veg, dessert, juices, tea, coffee was probably better than some of the characters there did for themselves at home.
The cameraderie, or in some cases, the lack of it among colleagues was the most trying thing. It was bad eneough being there without having to look over your shoulder for potential smiling knives.
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Foamy Coolings
FC, you may be a good lawyer, or HR manager, or something else, but spelling isn't one them..... It's HELIJEDI.......
I have lopped off heads with my light sabre for less........
HeliJedi
(Still looking for Luke)
C, you may be a good lawyer, or HR manager, or something else, but spelling isn't one them..... It's HELIJEDI.......I have lopped off heads with my light sabre for less........
HeliJedi
(Still looking for Luke)
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Comraderie Escravos
I think things have changed in Escravos. I heard from some good friends who work in ESC, that there is a real good team spirit and since the introduction of CLA, the Mango Tree has become real busy.....
Guys say that the manangement in Escravos is determined to get things sorted out for the guys.......
Nice to hear.
HeliJedi
(Bastard R2D2, pissed on my cloak)
Guys say that the manangement in Escravos is determined to get things sorted out for the guys.......
Nice to hear.
HeliJedi
(Bastard R2D2, pissed on my cloak)
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Its also rumoured that Caverton are expecting a couple of 412s and its not 419 oh. to arrive sometime in Noverber.
November of this year-?
CVs are being recieved.
November of this year-?
CVs are being recieved.
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Foamy coolings.
I have followed your ways and I no like kam at a tol atol.
The fact that Upper Management stopped your bud sucking doesn't make them bad overnite.
I LOVE FC and the likes of him.
Pay back time mama ****er.
E at Pro sends h love.
I have followed your ways and I no like kam at a tol atol.
The fact that Upper Management stopped your bud sucking doesn't make them bad overnite.
I LOVE FC and the likes of him.
Pay back time mama ****er.
E at Pro sends h love.
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The (ex) Empire Strikes back!
We here in Nigeria like most parts of the Globe now attempt to adhere to the principles of recycling.
To this end we have Blue, Green and Yellow bins in the hangar for paper, general degradeable waste or plastics/metals or maybe the colours are wrong.
The other day whilst clearing out old training records I thought I had better check before dumping waste paper in the wrong bin.
"It should be the blue one but it doesn't really matter" I was told!
"Why doesn't it matter?" I enquired.
"Because all 3 bins are emptied into the back of the same Chevron rubbish truck!"
Trog
To this end we have Blue, Green and Yellow bins in the hangar for paper, general degradeable waste or plastics/metals or maybe the colours are wrong.
The other day whilst clearing out old training records I thought I had better check before dumping waste paper in the wrong bin.
"It should be the blue one but it doesn't really matter" I was told!
"Why doesn't it matter?" I enquired.
"Because all 3 bins are emptied into the back of the same Chevron rubbish truck!"
Trog
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Trogs dear boy,
Never to ask that fatal question....."Why?"
One is to comply with the rules as set forth by management for they know best.....you of all people should know that.
I also worked for a place that prided itself upon compliance with every law, rule, regulation, policy, and procedure known to Man.
Occurrence....
Secretary takes to desktop screaming about the Rat scurrying about her feet.
Investigation....A wee tiny mouse was seen scurrying for cover.
Action....Sticky paper brought from home and set in strategic place. Hours after being set out....said wee mouse observed stuck to the paper. Wee mouse given mammoth whack on his wee noggin (comparatively) and dispatched to the rubbish bin.
Management Review.....Yikes! Way too many applicable rules, policies, procedures violated.....said deceased wee mouse retrieved from the rubbish bin and returned to the scene of the crime. Vector Control notified, daily log entry effected, personnel cautioned of need to follow the rules and procedures....
Result....two weeks later....with obnoxious odor emanating from the decaying wee dead mouse....Vector Control shows up. Two of VC's Finest examine the crime scene....pick up the sticky paper and now dessicated mouse carcass....and toss both into the very same rubbish bin.
I wish to God I was making this up......but not so.
Anyone care to work for Wackenhut Services?
Never to ask that fatal question....."Why?"
One is to comply with the rules as set forth by management for they know best.....you of all people should know that.
I also worked for a place that prided itself upon compliance with every law, rule, regulation, policy, and procedure known to Man.
Occurrence....
Secretary takes to desktop screaming about the Rat scurrying about her feet.
Investigation....A wee tiny mouse was seen scurrying for cover.
Action....Sticky paper brought from home and set in strategic place. Hours after being set out....said wee mouse observed stuck to the paper. Wee mouse given mammoth whack on his wee noggin (comparatively) and dispatched to the rubbish bin.
Management Review.....Yikes! Way too many applicable rules, policies, procedures violated.....said deceased wee mouse retrieved from the rubbish bin and returned to the scene of the crime. Vector Control notified, daily log entry effected, personnel cautioned of need to follow the rules and procedures....
Result....two weeks later....with obnoxious odor emanating from the decaying wee dead mouse....Vector Control shows up. Two of VC's Finest examine the crime scene....pick up the sticky paper and now dessicated mouse carcass....and toss both into the very same rubbish bin.
I wish to God I was making this up......but not so.
Anyone care to work for Wackenhut Services?
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A new thread in the making?
SASless,
Scene: - Escravos PAAN Ops Room
Occurence: - Ceiling tiles water damaged - need replacing.
HSE identify need for scaffolding to effect safe repair.
Scaffolders take 3 days to erect scaffolding.
Man appears with replacement tiles - climbs on Ops Room table and replaces in less than 2 minutes.
Scaffolding removed 5 days later.
I know I shouldn't be surprised but I still am after all these years!
Trog
Scene: - Escravos PAAN Ops Room
Occurence: - Ceiling tiles water damaged - need replacing.
HSE identify need for scaffolding to effect safe repair.
Scaffolders take 3 days to erect scaffolding.
Man appears with replacement tiles - climbs on Ops Room table and replaces in less than 2 minutes.
Scaffolding removed 5 days later.
I know I shouldn't be surprised but I still am after all these years!
Trog
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Safe practices
Scenario 2
Transport from WT to Prodeco
No chase vehicle available. Upon asking the driver why can't we shuttle accross without those baffoons, I was told it is unsafe...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
What is safer? You be the judge! Armed escort from and to work, or paying off the guards 500 Naira each to let the savages (kidnappers) into the camp?
I foamed before I cooled down
Transport from WT to Prodeco
No chase vehicle available. Upon asking the driver why can't we shuttle accross without those baffoons, I was told it is unsafe...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
What is safer? You be the judge! Armed escort from and to work, or paying off the guards 500 Naira each to let the savages (kidnappers) into the camp?
I foamed before I cooled down