Operators In Iraq

[lup]

Any news on bolkows operating in Bagdad?
Did it get off the ground etc?

[BigMike]

Pilot job in Iraq, anyone know this company?

"Helo Pilots - in Iraq
Ellis World Alliance Corporation - located in, Iraq

Summary
Helo Pilot(s) needed for work in IRAQ. We are a US based international construction company seeking qualified candidates to fly our corporate twin start helicopters. We work with the DOD on contracts to help rebuild the infrastructure in Iraq.

Permanent position
Full-time
Qualifications
Must have 3,000 minimum hour total time. Former military experience and bush pilot experience a plus. Candidates hired will live and work in Iraq.


Compensation / Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits."


Page Link: http://www.aviationemployment.com/jo...s.cgi?id=17676

[SASless]

Perhaps a part of this group of companies....

http://www.ellisenv.com/main.htm

As with all these kinds of outfits....read the contract very carefully! If you get stiffed for pay...who actually holds the contract with the US government and how many subcontractors are between you and the prime contractor? That has an almighty affect upon your ability to go against them for breach of contract.

It could be on the up and up...but be careful folks!

[Hughesy]

Whats the risk in flying in Iraq?
What is the likelyhood of being shot at.....or worse?
And is the money that these companys pay worth the extra risk involved?
Hughesy

[lup]

I guess from the replies, it never became a reality, I thought so at the time it when it was the talk of the town.

[Bravo73]

Originally Posted by Hughesy

Whats the risk in flying in Iraq?
What is the likelyhood of being shot at.....or worse?
And is the money that these companys pay worth the extra risk involved?
Hughesy

Hughesy,

Do you watch the evening news? If you do, then it'll probably answer all of your questions.



But, if previous threads on this subject are anything to go by, the risks are extremely high and they are generally looking for ex-Special Forces types anyway. Try the search function.

[Bravo73]

Er, were you really expecting an answer in 5 hours????

I'm sure that if it did happen and if the people involved are Prooners, then they might post. But I also imagine that internet access in Baghdad is probably pretty sporadic at best.

[lup]

It has been nearly a year now, and the rotation was going to be 6 weeks on 4 weeks off, you would have thought there would be some of the drivers on leave with internet and ppruners that know them?

If it is up and running they are doing a good job at keeping a low profile.

[Oracle]

Iraq 105 Op doomed by wannabees

To answer your questions, no it never did get off the ground and was never liable to. Sadly the whole thing was poorly-thought out, and even less-well planned. I mean guys, 105's scuttling about the green zone low-level? And the reason they chose 105's? 'Because they can fly at 90KIAS on one engine' (Yes, a genuine quote! ) It was a shame that so many experienced pilots and very capable people wasted their time responding to this company, giving them free advice and all for ...... diddly-squat!
They are just aviation equipment suppliers with a few decent old-boy network Hereford connections, but with no real financial backing, operational grunt or experience on the line, so were ignored by those wid de money in de Ummah!
Rule #1 - If you can't keep up with the big boys - best not to try to join in the game!

[R_J_M]

Can anyone let me know who is operating commercial rotary aircraft in Iraq. I need to get some quotes for a 12 mth contract, 1 flight every 4 weeks, 24 pax to be moved in one day

[Tex]

Easy answer. NONE right now. There was a former Eastern Block operator a couple of years ago, but no one as of the time I have been here (nine months).

[Fried_Chicken]

I'm not sure of any Civilian operators operating in Iraq (mostly if not all military) but I believe there are a couple in Kuwait or/and Jordan. A Google search may help you

FC

[LCT]

B212 in Afghanistan

There is a commercial operation in Afghanistan, the operator of Pacific Helicopters, Papua New Guinea.

Their phone number is [phone]. The MD's name is Ken Blain, perhaps there are a few parallels in the Area of Operations???

Cheers,
LCT

[Stan Switek]

Is Blackwater operating anything in Iraq? There is not enough money in the world to get me to fly there as a civilian.

[Salusa]

Originally Posted by LCT

There is a commercial operation in Afghanistan, the operator of Pacific Helicopters, Papua New Guinea.

Their phone number is [phone]. The MD's name is Ken Blain, perhaps there are a few parallels in the Area of Operations???

Cheers,
LCT

Are Pac Heli still there then?

I presume they pulled out when they lost thier 212 a couple of years ago?

[Nat O'Thee]

There are 412's operated there now, well there were last week.

Suggest Blackwater will give you a quote....

[Tex]

The only 412's I've seen in Iraq are Italian militatry. There were supposed to be some sprayers doing work between Balad and Baghdad, but I don't think it lasted very long.

[HELOFAN]

I think Blackwater Helicopters may be.

Speaking of which , I saw some clips of them on the weekend on www.youtube.com.

Just in the search function put "blackwater" and on the left hit search by rating...some interesting flying clips there.
Especially the one where the guys in the 500 pop up on the corner of the building where the guys with the machine gun are at , knock them to the ground with the skid , clear their table of items ..with the skid & then give them the finger on departure......

If they are not operating I am sure they would know who is & details....looks like they had around 5 odd 500's there.

HF

[HELOFAN]

This is one of the clips I was talking of.

HF

www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8cxvOj4DwY
If the link doesnt work try cut and paste.

[Nat O'Thee]

Great BW vid, mad fools.

Well the 412's certainly aint Italian, and were not dusting. So think they are a new addition to the hangar at WAHP.

Again a quote will be forthcoming from them.