Bristow & other Oz offshore pay deals
I hope someone has dished up a big slice of humble pie to gullibell. The oil companies don't have a plan B as there are only two operators working, both need crews. The oil companies have tried using ships to transport oilies to rigs before but they hate it. I have been in this situation before, the extra cost to the oil companies is a fraction of a %. There budget for flying there execs around the world first class would equal the cost of offshore heli ops.
Well done Bristows, a pat on the back from me. !!
Well done Bristows, a pat on the back from me. !!
Domicile needs to move to the top of the pilots and engineers agenda now.
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What's the situation at Bristows for engineers? Are they having problems with a shortage of engineers like everyone else? I noticed Helitech had some of there Heli in there hangar. Are they now doing there heavy maintenance? Would someone be able to provide a contact name and number regarding the possibility of employment in Oz.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Humble pie?? Out of the question! If you read my previous posts again I've always been 100% behind the pilot body in their desire for a better outcome. They didn't get what some suggest they should, i.e. B747 Captain salary, but they did get a more realistic outcome. Doesn't mean the oil companies didn't have a plan B, it didn't need to go that far because an agreement was reached. So well done to the pilot reps who brokered the deal.
Can anyone divulge what is the proposed new rate for twin IFR Captain year 1??
Can anyone divulge what is the proposed new rate for twin IFR Captain year 1??
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Any truth to the rumour that Bristows will tour pilots from the East coast to the West in their new EBA? Heard something about it late last year (2007) but haven't heard anything since.
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http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job...tm#viewcontact
Looks like more blow-ins for Bristow. How happy will the incumbents be to see more slots on the new machinery going to contractors? Not very if the current info on levels of satisfaction amoungst the Training Department is to be believed.
Looks like more blow-ins for Bristow. How happy will the incumbents be to see more slots on the new machinery going to contractors? Not very if the current info on levels of satisfaction amoungst the Training Department is to be believed.
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movin' up.....
Mmmmmmm .....
Interesting ..... but are you sure this is for Bristow ... I was told Bristow was not going to operate the 139 ... and don't have any .....
CHC however do ...... ?????? and trying to find pilots already rated on them might prove problematic........
Mmmmmmm .....
Interesting ..... but are you sure this is for Bristow ... I was told Bristow was not going to operate the 139 ... and don't have any .....
CHC however do ...... ?????? and trying to find pilots already rated on them might prove problematic........
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1. Perth based.
2. 139's from next year.
3. A "Fixed Term Contracter" has already been sent on the 139 Training Captains Course.
4. "Fixed term contracts" is a term Bristow have been using lately.
5. Under the 'view contact details' is Helen Zahra, who organised the Bristow Recruiting Roadshow recently.
Other than these factors, no I'm not sure.............
2. 139's from next year.
3. A "Fixed Term Contracter" has already been sent on the 139 Training Captains Course.
4. "Fixed term contracts" is a term Bristow have been using lately.
5. Under the 'view contact details' is Helen Zahra, who organised the Bristow Recruiting Roadshow recently.
Other than these factors, no I'm not sure.............
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Mmmmmmm .....
Curiouser and curiouser ?????
I suppose they are now taking the 4 machines they were not going to take ?
Thanks for the info ....
Curiouser and curiouser ?????
I suppose they are now taking the 4 machines they were not going to take ?
Thanks for the info ....
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News just in from the NW Shelf!!
All,
Word is out that HA has just won the Pluto contract with Woodside. V interesting times ahead on the NW Shelf indeed.
The ramifications of this news has already had an impact on business at a more established NW Shelf operator with a complete reversal of their problematic 'Domicile Policy'.
IOT attract the required numbers of suitable aircrew, HA will obviously have to provide competitive / attractive conditions for prospective candidates. As part of such a package, 2 on / off touring from any capital city in Australia will almost certainly be required.
As such, BHA has responded (with effect from 1 June 08) and agreed to allow all Capts and selected SFOs and FOs to tour from locations other than Perth at company cost. What's more, if you satisy certain criteria (I believe 250 hrs ME command, IR and a few other bits and pieces) then you may not have to re-locate to Perth at own cost to join.
This will have MAJOR ramifications throughout the off-shore and military sectors of the helo industry, possibly into the EMS side of things too. This was without a doubt the final hurdle that was required IOT attract people to the current off-shore market leaders in Australia.
Apart from preventing a flurry of activity towards HA from BHA (despite the attractive rumoured conditions being proposed), Jayrow and arguably the Army / Navy will be uncompetitive. The chaps at Jayrow must be licking their lips right now with EBA talks stalling. The final piece of the BHA puzzle has been fixed and one would imagine secure their current pilot recruitment / retention issues as they continue to expand.
Market forces in play guys - it's a good time to be a helicopter pilot indeed...
P68
Word is out that HA has just won the Pluto contract with Woodside. V interesting times ahead on the NW Shelf indeed.
The ramifications of this news has already had an impact on business at a more established NW Shelf operator with a complete reversal of their problematic 'Domicile Policy'.
IOT attract the required numbers of suitable aircrew, HA will obviously have to provide competitive / attractive conditions for prospective candidates. As part of such a package, 2 on / off touring from any capital city in Australia will almost certainly be required.
As such, BHA has responded (with effect from 1 June 08) and agreed to allow all Capts and selected SFOs and FOs to tour from locations other than Perth at company cost. What's more, if you satisy certain criteria (I believe 250 hrs ME command, IR and a few other bits and pieces) then you may not have to re-locate to Perth at own cost to join.
This will have MAJOR ramifications throughout the off-shore and military sectors of the helo industry, possibly into the EMS side of things too. This was without a doubt the final hurdle that was required IOT attract people to the current off-shore market leaders in Australia.
Apart from preventing a flurry of activity towards HA from BHA (despite the attractive rumoured conditions being proposed), Jayrow and arguably the Army / Navy will be uncompetitive. The chaps at Jayrow must be licking their lips right now with EBA talks stalling. The final piece of the BHA puzzle has been fixed and one would imagine secure their current pilot recruitment / retention issues as they continue to expand.
Market forces in play guys - it's a good time to be a helicopter pilot indeed...
P68
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Doesn't apply to FO's or SFO's without 250hrs multi engine time. They are still required to live in Perth, so I don't think its quite the final Hurdle yet. Not quite up their with CHC who allow all their pilots to travel from interstate.