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Old 27th Sep 2007, 23:26
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Does anyone work for Bell Helicopter?

Anyone specifically work in Forth Worth, TX?
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Old 28th Sep 2007, 00:23
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Somebody must!
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I don't, but I've made a lot of money for Bell.
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Old 28th Sep 2007, 08:43
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Asking for trouble

Looking at the question posed, I just knew someone would chime in with a 'smarty pants' answer. IFMU has not disappointed... nice!

You've got to be a little more circumspect with this crowd or you'll get eaten alive!

For the record, I don't but IFMU is presumably correct. The thing is, I know I've answered your question and yet I also know I've been of absolutely no assistance to you.

Perhaps if you gave us a bit more information someone might be able to help. Good luck in your quest and hopefully the contributions from here on in will be a bit more sensible.

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Hey no worries fellas. I like to think I have a pretty thick skin so fire away!

I guess to be more specific with my question and it's purpose well, I'm graduating with my MBA in May and I want to get a job with Bell in Fort Worth Texas. I'm not giving up until I get a job even if that means being a janitor!

So I guess I was just trying to get a better idea of what it's like working for them and how it is in TX.

Does that help?
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Big country..big ribs....lbig traffic queues....big mouths... lots of Texmex and a very old facilty at teh hurst HQ ,unless you work at Alliance or locate to Amarillo where all the new production is..oh I was forgetting Arlington...the test centre.
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Old 28th Sep 2007, 17:19
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I know one of their test pilots chimes in every now and then but I have no memory for names. Good luck with the jon though.
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Old 28th Sep 2007, 17:54
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JaredYng asked," Does anyone work for Bell Helicopter?
Anyone specifically work in Forth Worth, TX?"



Yes, about half of them. ;-)
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Methinks Nick is being generous with half of them working...
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Old 28th Sep 2007, 23:25
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Why Bell in Texas?

JY,

You've got me very curious...

Firstly, congrats on the MBA - I'm sure that'll ensure you'll be a lot better off than 99% of the contributors here!

However, your determination to work for Bell no matter what is countered by a "I'd like to know what it's like to work there" mentality. I'm confused...

Wouldn't you first find out that it's the best place in the world to work and THEN get there come hell or high water? Or is this a new management strategy you've learnt recently (sorry - just being cheeky now!)

Of course it's not really any of my business, just curious. Good luck mate with that janitor's position but I suspect you'll be over qualified.

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Old 28th Sep 2007, 23:28
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JaredYng. Good for you that you know what you want to do with your life

I don´t work for Bell (well they don´t pay me ) but I´m proud to say that I have flown their products several thousand hours and been many times to their facilities in Texas, They´re a friendly bunch and I´m sure good to work for. I like their philosophy and customer support and will forever be a Bell enthusiast.

Best of luck.
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Old 29th Sep 2007, 10:33
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I am certain that somebody does, though I am pretty sure they have not employed a designer of new helicopters since 1965!
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Old 29th Sep 2007, 18:15
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Why change a winning design?
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Old 29th Sep 2007, 20:24
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Bell Helicopter

I have a friend who is a manufacturing exec at Bell-FW. Send me a PM with your email address and we can discuss whether an intro is appropriate.

RB
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Old 29th Sep 2007, 21:42
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Is this the "winning design" you're talking about .

It's a winner alright

As far as employement with OEMs, both airframe and power plant folks, there's lot's of opportunities these days for guys that are passionate about this business

Good Luck!
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Looks like the skids off an ec120 and the engines kinda look like the 109 power, apart from that, it looks like a jetranger
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Old 23rd Oct 2007, 05:01
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Papa,

I guess I should clarify my inquiry. I'm not necessarily looking to see what it's like to work for Bell but rather what my options are when I'm there.

When I say options I'm referring to working directly with helicopters and perhaps learning to fly.

Does this help or did I just confuse you even more?

Thanks everyone for your help....Sorry about the delay but midterms can be quite the stressful time!
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Has anyone even ever heard of the place of employment such as Bell teaching you how to fly for a discounted price or something?
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