Bristow Helicopters Nigeria
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What is the security situation like in general?
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In General (wherever that is 
) the security situation is great. here in the Delta things are a bit different. Kidnappings continue, though the balance has shifted to more Nigerians than expatriates being taken. This may be as a result of better security for expatriates, or a shift of focus. I think it's a bit of both.
If you think anyone is going to come out with what's being paid on this forum, you're daft
. That would be a great way to increase the number of possible targets for the bad guys.
) the security situation is great. here in the Delta things are a bit different. Kidnappings continue, though the balance has shifted to more Nigerians than expatriates being taken. This may be as a result of better security for expatriates, or a shift of focus. I think it's a bit of both.If you think anyone is going to come out with what's being paid on this forum, you're daft
. That would be a great way to increase the number of possible targets for the bad guys.
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Guys,
Could anyone give the name or direct e-mail of the person(s) to contact for employment with bristow anywhere in Africa? And are they hiring at the moment?
Have searched the whats new.... thread but can't find any direct info, Have had no responce from Bristow in the uk so thought I'd try the inside route through pprune.
Thanks for any help!!
Ramos
Could anyone give the name or direct e-mail of the person(s) to contact for employment with bristow anywhere in Africa? And are they hiring at the moment?
Have searched the whats new.... thread but can't find any direct info, Have had no responce from Bristow in the uk so thought I'd try the inside route through pprune.
Thanks for any help!!
Ramos
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First officers require a minimum of 1000hrs with at least 250hrs Offshore.
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Minumums for hire
Often, the minimums are set in the contract of the supported agency. In the US, most minimums are set by the insurance companies that underwrite the aviation company.
It is a difficult thing, getting the experience that employers demand. Keep plugging!
It is a difficult thing, getting the experience that employers demand. Keep plugging!
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Bristow Port Harcourt
Can anyone give information about what it is like living / working in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, for Bristow?
Thank you in advance for your replies!
Thank you in advance for your replies!
Most people have a clue about the culture in many of the areas natural resources exist and are collected and I can't speak specifically for Bond - Nigeria.
I don't know if I am imagining this or if I dreamed it or what but I think there was a programme (I think it was a documentary, possibly even part of some Ross Kemp or Chris Ryan gangs thing) on UK TV about couple of guys including a (206?) pilot who got kidnapped and were held for a while and released.
It's really sketchy and I think it was Nigeria but to be honest I'm hoping that someone else might remember it more clearly, but it did have a bit of a no holds barred commentary about the general living conditions and big picture on the general risk. The bit I recall was that the pilot that talked about it said something along the lines of everyone kind of dismisses the risks as being a bit trivial until they walk into a room with multiple people pointing AKs at you.
Maybe that doesn't help at all and maybe I am remembering it wrong but when I watched it I thought it was quite interesting that it showed some of that background.
Anyways - I'm sure there's more people that have been there - got the T-Shirt and can provide better more specific info but it was just something that twanged in the grey cells when mentioned. On the other hand I may be talking about the wrong country - so don't put too much store in this !
CC
PS - Obviously I'm expecting a bit of flak over such an "informative" post but the point was just that we often consider the day to day things like shift pattern, living accom etc. but trivialise or blank out the really important things like life-expectancy!
I don't know if I am imagining this or if I dreamed it or what but I think there was a programme (I think it was a documentary, possibly even part of some Ross Kemp or Chris Ryan gangs thing) on UK TV about couple of guys including a (206?) pilot who got kidnapped and were held for a while and released.
It's really sketchy and I think it was Nigeria but to be honest I'm hoping that someone else might remember it more clearly, but it did have a bit of a no holds barred commentary about the general living conditions and big picture on the general risk. The bit I recall was that the pilot that talked about it said something along the lines of everyone kind of dismisses the risks as being a bit trivial until they walk into a room with multiple people pointing AKs at you.
Maybe that doesn't help at all and maybe I am remembering it wrong but when I watched it I thought it was quite interesting that it showed some of that background.
Anyways - I'm sure there's more people that have been there - got the T-Shirt and can provide better more specific info but it was just something that twanged in the grey cells when mentioned. On the other hand I may be talking about the wrong country - so don't put too much store in this !
CC
PS - Obviously I'm expecting a bit of flak over such an "informative" post but the point was just that we often consider the day to day things like shift pattern, living accom etc. but trivialise or blank out the really important things like life-expectancy!
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I can't speak specifically for Bond - Nigeria.
helipiloto,
As with many things in this life, the life you get is the one you make. Port Harcourt is a large, busy base with a lot of staff of many nationalities from Spain to USA, Ecuador, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand, Malaysia to Peru amongst other countries operating a mix of Bell 407, Bell 412, S76C+/C++, AS332L/L2 and S92 and doing a lot of flying, mostly offshore and some onshore. The security and accommodation is good, but Port Harcourt is a big city and the journey to work can sometimes take a while. Make sure you take your MP3 player and a Kindle or a good supply of paperback books
. Nigeria has a somewhat but readily available mobile phone network which is easily accessible and relatively cheap, though not always very reliable. The accommodation is very good with a lot of facilities provided in the compound if you want to use them. You can cook for yourself or eat in the staff restaurant, there's satellite Tv, internet (not great compared with Europe, but ok for Africa) and sporting facilities.There will be those who say it's great and those who say it's rubbish, but the only way is to come and see for yourself
. There's an old saying that once you have been bitten by the mosquito Africa will always be in your blood! There's another that says "if you think you're too small to make a difference, try spending the night in a locked room with a mosquito". I always say that newcomers always come here telling everybody how they're going to change Africa - but if they stay long enough, they may be lucky enough to find that Africa has changed them . Keep your mind as open as your eyes and you may learn something and enjoy the experience 
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Very true Soggy.I am,as you know,back after 4 years away and it's fun to be back.It has it's ups and downs but I would rather do this than pound the radials out of Aberdeen.As long as your mind remains open,this is a doddle.
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soggyboxers has it on the button.
If you arrive expecting hardship and strife, you will not be disappointed.
On the other hand, if you come with an open mind and are prepared to accept that there is another way of doing things, then you will find that it won't be nearly as much of a burden as you expected.
If you arrive expecting hardship and strife, you will not be disappointed.
On the other hand, if you come with an open mind and are prepared to accept that there is another way of doing things, then you will find that it won't be nearly as much of a burden as you expected.
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Bristow Careers
Hey pros, just wanna say I just sent in my application for the post of a cadet pilot with bristow. Please are there any of the firms employees here who would be willing to offer any advice or heads up info and tips? i would really appreciate. 