Question for european offshore pilots...
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Question for european offshore pilots...
Gentlemen,
I was born in europe but moved to the U.S. a couple of years ago. I'm thinking about relocating back to europe and had a couple of questions about the job situation in europe.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!!
What kind of schedules are typical for offshore pilots?
Where are most of the aircraft based at?
I have about 3500 hrs total time (HEMS, offshore, multi engine, FAA ATP, JAA Commercial, NO JAA instrument rating though)
Thank you for your time!!!
I was born in europe but moved to the U.S. a couple of years ago. I'm thinking about relocating back to europe and had a couple of questions about the job situation in europe.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!!
What kind of schedules are typical for offshore pilots?
Where are most of the aircraft based at?
I have about 3500 hrs total time (HEMS, offshore, multi engine, FAA ATP, JAA Commercial, NO JAA instrument rating though)
Thank you for your time!!!
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As fas as I know the situaion in Italy related to the off shore opportunities is as follows:
- 14 days on 14 days off shift;
- the crew is ALWAYS composed by two pilots;
- both pilots have to be IFR certified also;
- single engine is not admitted;
- AB 412, A 109 and BK 117 are the most used.
I hope this will help somehow.
Best wishes!
- 14 days on 14 days off shift;
- the crew is ALWAYS composed by two pilots;
- both pilots have to be IFR certified also;
- single engine is not admitted;
- AB 412, A 109 and BK 117 are the most used.
I hope this will help somehow.
Best wishes!
In Aberdeen and all the uk bases there is a big shortfall of pilots with time under there belt. I think you will need a JAA licence with IR to get in but if you have them the chances are good. The rosters are heading to an equel time on/off for most companies. The bases are in UK, Aberdeen, Norwich, North Denes, Blackpool, Scasta, Humberside. In Holland you are looking at Den Helder and in Denmark the bases is Esbjeg. Offshore a/c are AS332L/L1/L2, EC225, Dauphan, S76, S92, Bell 214ST EC155 and AW139. Good luck.
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Sounds like a goodey for the operators here in Europe to get - but nevertheless, you will need an European JAA Instrument Rating - Single Engine rating is enough, will be converted to multi-engine when getting the TypeRating, MCC etc.. You will need it to go offshore ..
Take a look at www.ppjn.com - roster and saleries should be pretty close to reality ..
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Take a look at www.ppjn.com - roster and saleries should be pretty close to reality ..
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Thanks for all the replies!!
Does anybody know how expensive the instrument rating would be (I probably have the required IFR hours for the rating) and if I had to charter a twin to get it done? Or are some companies helping out with the rating / check ride once you get hired (given that you meet the IFR requirements)?
Also, the A109e is not an aircraft that requires a type rating in the U.S. I have flown it for several hundred hours (HEMS) and was curious what the procedure would be to get a type rating for it in europe?
Thanks again for your time and all your answers gentlemen!! I really appreciate it.
Does anybody know how expensive the instrument rating would be (I probably have the required IFR hours for the rating) and if I had to charter a twin to get it done? Or are some companies helping out with the rating / check ride once you get hired (given that you meet the IFR requirements)?
Also, the A109e is not an aircraft that requires a type rating in the U.S. I have flown it for several hundred hours (HEMS) and was curious what the procedure would be to get a type rating for it in europe?
Thanks again for your time and all your answers gentlemen!! I really appreciate it.
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You could try Bond Air Services for the Instrument rating on their Ec135 simulator, it's cheaper than the real thing. If you go and work for Bond Offshore they may just bond you for the IR and type rating. All the best.
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GoodGrief,
Is it tough to get one of those EMS jobs in germany? Or are they pretty much short on pilots, too? (Here in the U.S. there are a lot of openings in the EMS market)
I do prefer my previous EMS job compared to my current offshore job, I just thought that there are more offshore jobs available in europe these days.
Is it tough to get one of those EMS jobs in germany? Or are they pretty much short on pilots, too? (Here in the U.S. there are a lot of openings in the EMS market)
I do prefer my previous EMS job compared to my current offshore job, I just thought that there are more offshore jobs available in europe these days.
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I understand that the two major companies are CHC and Bristow. Does anybody know what their pay scales are and if you can come in as captain right away if you have enough experience?
Or would you recommend working for some of the smaller companies?
Or would you recommend working for some of the smaller companies?
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I'm here in the US as well, but not quite as much time as the original poster so would be looking to start out likely as a co-pilot in the North Sea. I've heard that Bond Air Services is all single pilot ops? Can anyone verify that for me? CHC looks to have some lower hour requirements for co-pilot positions. How about Bristow?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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I'm here in the US as well, but not quite as much time as the original poster so would be looking to start out likely as a co-pilot in the North Sea. I've heard that Bond Air Services is all single pilot ops? Can anyone verify that for me? CHC looks to have some lower hour requirements for co-pilot positions. How about Bristow?
Thanks.
Thanks.
All of our operations are single pilot and as such we require a minimum of 2000 hours helicopter including 500 hours twin turbine.
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There is Bond Aviation Services and Bond Off-shore.
Bond Aviation services does mainly EMS, single pilot. They need 1500 hours and 500 multi-engine, prefer IR but if you don't have it they 'help' you getting it.
To be on the safe side, try to get your 1500 hours that will give you no problems with any of the operators, on-shore and off-shore.
The pay off-shore is much better than on-shore however. (the odd exception here and there)
There is Bond Aviation Services and Bond Off-shore.
Bond Aviation services does mainly EMS, single pilot. They need 1500 hours and 500 multi-engine, prefer IR but if you don't have it they 'help' you getting it.
To be on the safe side, try to get your 1500 hours that will give you no problems with any of the operators, on-shore and off-shore.
The pay off-shore is much better than on-shore however. (the odd exception here and there)
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Why bother if you still have to start your training. Sending emails to all the companies will keep them busy for what??
http://www.flightglobal.com/Jobs/200...05+Pilots.html
Why bother if you still have to start your training. Sending emails to all the companies will keep them busy for what??
http://www.flightglobal.com/Jobs/200...05+Pilots.html
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HillerBee,
This is probably hard to answer, but what would be the average pay difference when you compare offshore to HEMS? (I honestly enjoy flying HEMS much more
Thanks