NSW EMS (NGO or Private operator)
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From: The Dark Side
QD,
Better conditions - no - CHC intend to run a 3 x pilot roster for 24 hours C/F runs a 4 pilot roster. Crewies with CHC experience tell me CHC flog the cr@p out of them.
Better pay - questionable
Better A/C - C/F plans were to introduce same types should they have been successful.
GAGS
E86
Better conditions - no - CHC intend to run a 3 x pilot roster for 24 hours C/F runs a 4 pilot roster. Crewies with CHC experience tell me CHC flog the cr@p out of them.
Better pay - questionable
Better A/C - C/F plans were to introduce same types should they have been successful.
GAGS
E86
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Sydney
eagle 86, I guess I was looking at the capacity for individuals to progress through the company the size of CHC, with regards to other types of flying, SAR, Offshore, CHC Global etc something which Careflight could never offer. It is interesting that Careflight operate with 4 drivers and CHC with 3, CHC is limited to the Fatigue Risk Management System that provides controls to capture levels of fatigue (not always correct though) for the pilots. Regarding the Crewies by saying that CHC 'flog the crap' out of them, this may be the case... however it could only done using the conditions set out and agreed to under the crewmans EBA. It's a bit hard to say on one hand that I agree with this EBA and then turn around and say that we are getting flogged. I haven't heard of too many Crewies or Pilot's leaving CHC because of their conditions of employment!
QD
QD
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From: The Dark Side
QD,
Take your point but experience has shown that the dedication aircrew/medical crew have shown to CareFlight over the years indicates that the troops are happy to remain with the Company far longer than is the norm in the industry. It is hard to describe to the outside world the feeling that exists within the Company - a feeling of belonging, of family and knowing that the aviation/medical standards maintained were at least on a par with any in the world. The aviation member of the tender evaluation board has been quoted as saying that he hopes that the Company's above average aviation expertise will not be lost to the industry.
GAGS
E86
Take your point but experience has shown that the dedication aircrew/medical crew have shown to CareFlight over the years indicates that the troops are happy to remain with the Company far longer than is the norm in the industry. It is hard to describe to the outside world the feeling that exists within the Company - a feeling of belonging, of family and knowing that the aviation/medical standards maintained were at least on a par with any in the world. The aviation member of the tender evaluation board has been quoted as saying that he hopes that the Company's above average aviation expertise will not be lost to the industry.
GAGS
E86
Joined: May 2001
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From: Australia
CHC AD in Australian NP
I'm curious as to why there is no 'reply by' date for the ad? Normally job ads have a cut-off date for applications to be in by.
Also why didn't CHC wait until the Aviation section was back in the paper again instead of putting it on page 3 of the paper at a time when many are away on holidays?
Maybe CHC wanted this way so that it would not get too many applicants outside of the Sydney based guys??
Also why didn't CHC wait until the Aviation section was back in the paper again instead of putting it on page 3 of the paper at a time when many are away on holidays?
Maybe CHC wanted this way so that it would not get too many applicants outside of the Sydney based guys??
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: outnabout
AW139 single pilot??
Just noticed another thread stating that EMQ (Formerly QR) will be training their aircrewmen as Co-Pilots on the AW139 at an additional cost of $7milhttp://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=258218
Does this mean that Agusta will not be certifying the 139 as SPIFR
I know bell weren't interested in certifying it as a SPIFR machine, The proviso for the QR AW139 purchase was that it would be certified SPIFR, have Agusta changed their minds???
I wonder what CHC thinks about running with Co's if this is the case....
There may be a request for further funding somewhere down the line from the NSW Ambulance servive, CHC could train their crewies too!!! Nice having 105hrs and your first job flying in a 139.
Or will CHC just use this as an excuse to stay with the ABW412 for a bit longer
Does this mean that Agusta will not be certifying the 139 as SPIFR
I know bell weren't interested in certifying it as a SPIFR machine, The proviso for the QR AW139 purchase was that it would be certified SPIFR, have Agusta changed their minds???
I wonder what CHC thinks about running with Co's if this is the case....
There may be a request for further funding somewhere down the line from the NSW Ambulance servive, CHC could train their crewies too!!! Nice having 105hrs and your first job flying in a 139.
Or will CHC just use this as an excuse to stay with the ABW412 for a bit longer
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Australia
This latest debate; when finalised, could change the face of HEMS/SAR in Australia forever.
We seem to be defining a heavy two pilot IFR platform for civil HEMS (and SAR?).
Are we preparing for a Coast Guard? If there was a change of government, then this could be their policy?
For the younger guys - you have a wonderful future ahead - so get your ATPLs and IREX out of the way.
We seem to be defining a heavy two pilot IFR platform for civil HEMS (and SAR?).
Are we preparing for a Coast Guard? If there was a change of government, then this could be their policy?
For the younger guys - you have a wonderful future ahead - so get your ATPLs and IREX out of the way.
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2006
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From: Brisbane
Does this mean that Agusta will not be certifying the 139 as SPIFR.
Only Agusta can answer this but maybe EMQ is just adding another layer of checks and safety during nocturnal and hazardous flights as stated in the press report. If this is so, it makes Child flight look like a trendsetter in nocturnal flight crew safety doesn’t it. After the bagging child flight has received on this chat site some humble pie may need to be eaten in the future.
Only Agusta can answer this but maybe EMQ is just adding another layer of checks and safety during nocturnal and hazardous flights as stated in the press report. If this is so, it makes Child flight look like a trendsetter in nocturnal flight crew safety doesn’t it. After the bagging child flight has received on this chat site some humble pie may need to be eaten in the future.
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From: Melbourne
Helicopter Tender
There must be some head scratching in Perth, sad. Pardon my ignorance, but why have they retained the community funded machines up north? From an outsider seems a bit disjointed.
There must be some head scratching in Perth, sad. Pardon my ignorance, but why have they retained the community funded machines up north? From an outsider seems a bit disjointed.
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From: Asia/Oz
I don't think the NSW government could care less what country the operator is from. It's all about the money. Northern Region (Newcastle, Tamworth, Lismore) come with lots of sponsorship money and community funding. Not to mention that it would be politically unacceptable for those communities to have their long serving 'charity' helicopters replaced by a purely commercial operator. Westpac was never going to lose this one.
