Info on Offshore work in Australia / New Zealand?
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Info on Offshore work in Australia / New Zealand?
Hi,
Can anyone shed some light on the offshore work in Australia/New Zealand.
Who are the operators?
Where are they based?
Is it possible to get work with Northsea experience?
Presently I'm a co-pilot flying offshore work above the Northsea. I am interested in a change of scenery in the next couple of years...
Any info would be much appreciated!
CopterD
Can anyone shed some light on the offshore work in Australia/New Zealand.
Who are the operators?
Where are they based?
Is it possible to get work with Northsea experience?
Presently I'm a co-pilot flying offshore work above the Northsea. I am interested in a change of scenery in the next couple of years...
Any info would be much appreciated!
CopterD
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The AB139 that HNZ have on order has been delayed because they dont have a contract for it from what I heard.
Also yes they are the only operator in NZ that is currently doing offshore.
In OZ, as far as I know there is Bristows, CHC, Esso, Jayrow and a couple of single pilot VFR machines in Western Australia.
Others here based in OZ might be able to elaborate further.
Cheers
Ned
Also yes they are the only operator in NZ that is currently doing offshore.
In OZ, as far as I know there is Bristows, CHC, Esso, Jayrow and a couple of single pilot VFR machines in Western Australia.
Others here based in OZ might be able to elaborate further.
Cheers
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Yes.
It is a big red continent in the southern hemisphere.
It is full of Australians and the national flag consists of the union jack & the sothern cross...............
I could go on.
It is a big red continent in the southern hemisphere.
It is full of Australians and the national flag consists of the union jack & the sothern cross...............
I could go on.
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well at least they have a sense of humor on the other side of the globe!Let me be more specific then, does anybody know more about offshore (helicopter) work in Australia?
- Companies
- Bases
- Aircraft
CopterD
and bloody Chinks
and bloody Krauts
and bloody Swiss
and bloody poms
and bloody eyeties
and bloody seppos
and bloody japs
and boody frogs
and bloody canuks flying our fires!
and a few other bloody nationalities, so what's your issue Gadget Guru? At least we are brothers in arms.
and bloody Krauts
and bloody Swiss
and bloody poms
and bloody eyeties
and bloody seppos
and bloody japs
and boody frogs
and bloody canuks flying our fires!
and a few other bloody nationalities, so what's your issue Gadget Guru? At least we are brothers in arms.
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G'day CopterD,
I'll give it a go for you (as far as Australia goes),
Bristow 5 x S76A+, 5 x AS332L
CHC Australia 5 x AS332L / L1
Esso Australia 6 x S76C
Jayrow 2 x S76A, 2 x BK117
As far as I know, that's about the scene as far as current (IFR) offshore machines go, but CHC use B412 and S76 equipment as contracts require. There is a lot of activity in Bass Strait at present and Bristows will have 3 x AS332L's operating out of Essendon shortly.
There are also A109, BK117 and B222 / B430 operators carrying out IFR marine pilot transfers in Queensland.
Hope that helps,
MPT
I'll give it a go for you (as far as Australia goes),
Bristow 5 x S76A+, 5 x AS332L
CHC Australia 5 x AS332L / L1
Esso Australia 6 x S76C
Jayrow 2 x S76A, 2 x BK117
As far as I know, that's about the scene as far as current (IFR) offshore machines go, but CHC use B412 and S76 equipment as contracts require. There is a lot of activity in Bass Strait at present and Bristows will have 3 x AS332L's operating out of Essendon shortly.
There are also A109, BK117 and B222 / B430 operators carrying out IFR marine pilot transfers in Queensland.
Hope that helps,
MPT
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Rumour has it that Co-pilot postions at Sale might be coming up again. Seems things are not good for them as regards to progressing to the other seat...
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Originally Posted by gulliBell
remind me...didn't we win THE WAR? 
Yep bloody kiwis - homeless from Bondi and bloody slopes.
Originally Posted by S92 guru
The only offshore operator in the world with a higher turnover of pilots than Nigeria - Welcome to Longford 
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He CopterD,
getting bored already flying over the North Sea????? Ha ha, nice going and keep exploring the world.
Take a look at www.helikopter.li there might be some info on it for you.
Heliharm.
getting bored already flying over the North Sea????? Ha ha, nice going and keep exploring the world.
Take a look at www.helikopter.li there might be some info on it for you.
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Those bailing out of Longford should take a look at the larger picture. Where overseas are you going to get a seat offshore flying big hours without 500hrs on twins. Its a great deal in Sale. Inform yourself about what happens in Europe and the US and you might realise those copilot hours are much more appreciated elsewhere. Grab as many as you can and fast track your career.