SAR Ireland
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: swansea, wales
Age: 66
Posts: 467
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So thats likel y to leave shannon dublin and Donegal or Sligo with EIWF going?
That if I am correct represents a cut back of 2/5ths. Jeeze.
BTW, I thought that contract was not due for renewal until 1012? Have they shortened it due to the recession? I bet the government is wishing it was still an all alouette 3 operation now to save money!
That if I am correct represents a cut back of 2/5ths. Jeeze.
BTW, I thought that contract was not due for renewal until 1012? Have they shortened it due to the recession? I bet the government is wishing it was still an all alouette 3 operation now to save money!
Last edited by bolkow; 13th Feb 2010 at 00:27.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: MALTA
Age: 53
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Regardless of base numbers in the next contract CHC need to deal with the current problem concerning the poor management of the companies PHI policy which has left pilots who are off on sick leave without any income apart from social welfare.
But all is not lost. And now a message from our leader.
YouTube - Money (That's what i want)
But all is not lost. And now a message from our leader.
YouTube - Money (That's what i want)
funny too. Sounds like some serious issues to be sorted there. Have the workforce any plans in relation to their colleagues.
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Dublin
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
SAR in Ireland
A little off-topic, but what kind of requirements need to be met to get into SAR flying in Ireland?
I'm on the way to getting my CPL(H) and this is my dream job, but I'm wondering what I need to be doing in the next few years to build up experience to get into it...?
Thanks all.
I'm on the way to getting my CPL(H) and this is my dream job, but I'm wondering what I need to be doing in the next few years to build up experience to get into it...?
Thanks all.
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: The land of the cranberry
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I presume you'll need a JAA ATPL (frozen), JAA IR and I would imagine 1000 hours or so to get in the co-jo seat. That is what I was told before. But these days, with economy issues and a ridiculous amount of experienced pilots looking for work it isn't easy. I know a lot of guys back in Ireland with CPL/IR that are working in their old jobs. The SAR game is a sought after one in Ireland and chances of getting there are slim without experience.
The problem is that there are no jobs in Ireland for heli pilots because there is no industry.
Keep the dream alive though.
The problem is that there are no jobs in Ireland for heli pilots because there is no industry.
Keep the dream alive though.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: West of Greenwich
Posts: 117
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Here you go mate, from the invite to tender document.
ii) Co-Pilots
Total helicopter hours 750 hours
Hours on multi-engined helicopters 350 hours
Hours on type 50 hours
Commercial Pilot’s Licence
Instrument Rating
ATPL theory credit
(Previous SAR experience is not mandatory)
ii) Co-Pilots
Total helicopter hours 750 hours
Hours on multi-engined helicopters 350 hours
Hours on type 50 hours
Commercial Pilot’s Licence
Instrument Rating
ATPL theory credit
(Previous SAR experience is not mandatory)
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: almost gods country
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So when jobs are going at bases in Southern England will there be a mass exodus of SAR pilots from ROI or IF the euro rate stays high will that necesarily keep em where they are.
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: In The Trap, trapped.....
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
12 hr SAR Cover
Dublin and Valley covering the Irish Sea on 24/7 and only 75 miles apart (circa). Too much politics to make one of these 12hr???? 
Waterford and Chivenor to cover the Bristol Channel on a 12 hr basis seems to be poor planning to say the least
It is the same company on both sides but is it different departments? Why don't they speak?
Waterford and Chivenor to cover the Bristol Channel on a 12 hr basis seems to be poor planning to say the least
It is the same company on both sides but is it different departments? Why don't they speak?
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: swansea, wales
Age: 66
Posts: 467
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Given the well dopcumented tradgedies inthe southern sector in recent years I really cannot understand the decision to scale back waterford to 12 hours. I am aware that some in chivenor felt its the beginning of the end as the next step will be to remark, well if they can manage on 12, lets try zero?
We badly need a ministerial yacht to hit trouble on the south east coast.
We badly need a ministerial yacht to hit trouble on the south east coast.
Heard that there may be problems inbound regarding EU employment directives. Something to do with the 2000 hour/year max & that the companies response is to make crews find accomodation off base during the night, for the period of standby. Im sure this wont be a popular course for most, especially the commuters.
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: swansea, wales
Age: 66
Posts: 467
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
fantastic news, it must have been my signature on that petition that went around?
But seriously, sometimes the right decisions are not taken for the correct reasons, (ie
ressure) but this is good news for all.
But seriously, sometimes the right decisions are not taken for the correct reasons, (ie
ressure) but this is good news for all.