Flying in the Persian/Arabian Gulf
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From: Palmsville
SP,
You are quite correct. More information on the origins of the name and the more modern dispute can be found here:
Persian Gulf Naming Dispute
The title of this thread, as you rightly say, surely allows for any personal sensitivity. I have a friend who was born in Iran, but now lives in Canada and she always refers to herself as Persian.
You are quite correct. More information on the origins of the name and the more modern dispute can be found here:
Persian Gulf Naming Dispute
The title of this thread, as you rightly say, surely allows for any personal sensitivity. I have a friend who was born in Iran, but now lives in Canada and she always refers to herself as Persian.
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From: Out of Africa
????
To us Persians, I guess its somewhat akin to calling the Falkland Islands as Argentinian territory, is to the British.
Are you referring to the Malvinas - stolen from my Argentinian Great Great Great Grandfather while he was chasing a particularly fetching Chica instead of his sheep?
p.s. If you are working Arabian side - stick with Al Khaleej - it is less controversial - never call it "Persian"
Trog
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From: middle east
Ramos, Just Call The Cp, John Toon Directly, 4get About Follow Up From The Website App. If You're 412 Rated You've Got A Good Chance, They Always Looking And Turnover Is High Do To High Levels Of 'unhappiness'. That In Itself Should Tell You A Lot 
Long, Hot Hours, Pay Scales Worst In The Region. Accom Not Bad. Get In, Get The Hours, Get Out. Don't Go In Thinking 139 Or S92 Prospects. Management Have Delayed Pay Increase As Long As Possible To Wait To See How Many More Guys Leave
Long, Hot Hours, Pay Scales Worst In The Region. Accom Not Bad. Get In, Get The Hours, Get Out. Don't Go In Thinking 139 Or S92 Prospects. Management Have Delayed Pay Increase As Long As Possible To Wait To See How Many More Guys Leave
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From: GB
Gulf Helicopters
Hi 
Anyone knows if there is any chance of getting a Co-Pilot job at Gulf Helicopters if I don' t have a typerating on any of their helicopters. I can see they are recruiting right now..... I have the mandatory 1000+ hrs on turbine
many thanks
K
Anyone knows if there is any chance of getting a Co-Pilot job at Gulf Helicopters if I don' t have a typerating on any of their helicopters. I can see they are recruiting right now..... I have the mandatory 1000+ hrs on turbine
many thanks
K
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From: Victoria Canada
"how much do these guys pay for captains ? does anyone know?
CF"
CF"
You will:
1. Work the max hours allowed by duty rules.
2. Receive minimum training.
3. Fight for reasonable travel details
4. Get very thirsty.
5. Enjoy sunny weather.
6. Lose weight.
7. Get up very early in the morning most days.
8. Meet some great people.
9. Have an experience of Arabic Culture (which I personally love).
10. Possibly redefine the word "hot". As it pertains to weather.
11. Learn a great deal about offshore flying and big oil.
12. Learn a great deal about the Bell 412 which is a great machine.
13. Get to shop at the "Lulu Store". If you've been there nuff said. If you haven't you need to see it.
So as you can see it's pretty much the usual. A bit of good and a bit of notso hotso.
The accommodations are pretty good but you are sharing with other pilots or engineers.
I would go back if there was nothing better to do.
My feel from afar is that currently (and this changes month to month and year to year) ADA is the better bet.
Best by far is Aerogulf in Dubai, but Dubai is expensive and very very cool.
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From: U.K.
The Exchange Rate makes the Gulf look good
With the Gulf currencies directly tied to the Dollar and with the recent change in Exchange Rates the Gulf operators' salaries now look much more attractive. Do you think that there will be much dusting off of CVs in Northern Europe to try to get on to the tax free bandwagon?
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From: under the sun
What's happening in the Gulf?
Hi Guys & Girls,
Does anyone know what's happen in the Gulf at the moment? Which companies are hiring and firing, which are good and bad, and who's in the know.
ADA, Gulf, AeroGulf, Falcon, ..... what's the gos...
Cheers
Does anyone know what's happen in the Gulf at the moment? Which companies are hiring and firing, which are good and bad, and who's in the know.
ADA, Gulf, AeroGulf, Falcon, ..... what's the gos...
Cheers
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From: DXB
Happy new year everybody !
Hello,
I'm looking for info regarding recruitment & requirements for the B4 sightseeing ops in DXB.
I've been mostly flying military fixed wings (2500H) and I only have 500 H on single turbine attack helicopters but I would love to do this job (despite some of your valuable comments, I have my own reasons
).
I'm already living and working in DXB for some time and would appreciate if somebody could help with some info or contact regarding this job.
Many thanks and Happy new year !
I'm looking for info regarding recruitment & requirements for the B4 sightseeing ops in DXB.
I've been mostly flying military fixed wings (2500H) and I only have 500 H on single turbine attack helicopters but I would love to do this job (despite some of your valuable comments, I have my own reasons
).I'm already living and working in DXB for some time and would appreciate if somebody could help with some info or contact regarding this job.
Many thanks and Happy new year !
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From: White Waltham, Prestwick & Calgary
Talk to Falcon Aviation - the quickest contact is probably to go to the Festering City helipad and ask there since they control it (that's Festival City for those who are not there!).
If you're in Dubai anyway, don't forget that Aerogulf also do tourist flights and they may welcome someone for whom they don't have to pay accommodation. Dave Butler is the Chief Pilot on 04 2200331. They use a 206 and a 206L.
Phil
If you're in Dubai anyway, don't forget that Aerogulf also do tourist flights and they may welcome someone for whom they don't have to pay accommodation. Dave Butler is the Chief Pilot on 04 2200331. They use a 206 and a 206L.
Phil
Kiwi Pilots in the UAE
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From: ...in view of the 'Southern Cross' ...
Lulu store ....
Is just a store chain that operates throughout the Gulf region ....
Tends to specialise in the cheaper type of goods .. ala Woolworths / Walmart .... tends to be very attractive to persons from the sub-continent!
Is just a store chain that operates throughout the Gulf region ....
Tends to specialise in the cheaper type of goods .. ala Woolworths / Walmart .... tends to be very attractive to persons from the sub-continent!
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From: Victoria Canada
Well I'm from Canada and I loved the place. There is a separate aisle about a football field in length for each ethnic food type in the area. In the mood for Indian?....aisle 3. Arab food tickle your fancy? Aisle 2. Boring English food? aisle 6. you get the picture.
For some people food is comfort. For others it is an adventure.
For some people food is comfort. For others it is an adventure.
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From: Australia
Persian/Arabian Gulf
Do any of the company's employ people without IR rating?
Or is it essential to have a rating before they will even look at you?
Have they been forced to train co-pilots up like the rest of the world's off shore operators....
Or is it essential to have a rating before they will even look at you?
Have they been forced to train co-pilots up like the rest of the world's off shore operators....
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From: ...in view of the 'Southern Cross' ...
Mmmmm ...
Certainly ADA require an Instrument Rating (and now) WITH appropriate experience with I/F (and multi engine) operations.
At present (?) co-pilot (as such) training isn't happening but in the future who knows!
However some qualified pilots are taken on as co-captains with a view of upgrade to captains as vacancies occur.
I refer you to the parallel thread about ADA running on this forum.
Cheers
Certainly ADA require an Instrument Rating (and now) WITH appropriate experience with I/F (and multi engine) operations.
At present (?) co-pilot (as such) training isn't happening but in the future who knows!
However some qualified pilots are taken on as co-captains with a view of upgrade to captains as vacancies occur.
I refer you to the parallel thread about ADA running on this forum.
Cheers