Everett Aviation - East Africa

[Smashy]

Does anyone have any informations on this company they could pass on. how is their equipment what do they really do?

thank you

[hueyracer]

Have you checked their website?

You΄ll find most of the requested information there..

Still a small company, that is working on several contracts in Africa (e.g. sling load, Offshore), and flying for the UN.

[CareBear]

EC155 Captains and Co Pilots

Everett Aviation will shortly be adding Eurocopter EC155 B1 Helicopters to it’s fleet in support of the Offshore Oil and Gas industry in Tanzania.
As a result of this expansion, we are looking to recruit experienced crews to meet this demand.
Applications are invited from personnel holding the following minimum qualifications:

EC155 B1 Captains
• Airline Transport Pilot License
• Current Instrument Rating
• Current Type Rating on EC155 B1
• 3000 hours Total Time
• 1000 hours PIC helicopter
• 500 hours multi engine PIC
• 100 hours on type
• Offshore experience required


EC 155 B1 Co-pilots
• Commercial Pilot License
• Current Instrument Rating
• Current Type Rating on EC155 B1
• 500 hours Total Time
• 250 hours multi engine
• 100 hours PIC
• 50 hours on type
• Offshore experience an advantage

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]

[chcoffshore]

Thats interesting to know, how many 155's are you talking about?

[helimutt]

More interestingly, what and where are the rigs out of Tanzania? Mst be a few of them. Especially as CHC have a new contract out of Dar too

[RotaryWingB2]

Who runs the maintenance on these EC155's?

[hueyracer]

Everett Aviation is also a Eurocopter Maintenance facility...

They have very skilled engineers.......

[MyTarget]

Well its now September, have they started operating the EC155 yet and did anybody on here get an interview?

[helimutt]

Well it's Sept and there are no helicopters at Everett base in Dar right now. Not sure where their maintenance base is.

[unstable load]

I don't think they were successful in their bid for the Dar contract. Sent them a CV and,,,, silence.......

[MyTarget]

Well on their website they have a photo of their new 155 awaiting painting and also a careful bit of editing to change their operation starting in Tanzania from Sep to Oct.

[hueyracer]

Don΄t spread rumours....

A new ship has arrived, waiting for repainting..

More helicopters (not 155΄s) already bought and on it΄s way...

Their maintenance facility is their base in Nairobi.
When they are operating "in the fields", the engineers are using local spots or their "mobile hangar"..


Anyway-it is still a small company (but with good potential).
But they choose the pilots and engineers they are inviting for an interview very carefully.....

[LittleTom]

No they don't. The problem is they have no contacts within the authorities in Dar or Nairobi and consistently get licencing problems as they want pilots licenced in both countries. They will take any experienced person who will take the risk of spending weeks or longer on no pay to get through the exams.

[Aerobot]

Whom to contact at Everett?

Fellow Ppruners,

I'm about ready to work on getting out of EMS, and I'm thinking about that international touring work, you know 6/6 or something like. Got a bit north of 4,000 hours, Euro twins and Bell singles...managerial experience, current passport.

Who's the guy to send the CV to at Everett? Or any other outfit that you could recommend for my situation?

Much obliged,
~A.

[Blind Bob]

You could start by visiting their website! www.everettaviation.com. They are currently looking for 155 drivers and you will need to complete some exams(content available online at KCAA site) to obtain a Kenyan licence. Good luck. BB.

[helimutt]

They now have nicely painted 155, 355, 365 sitting in their Dar es Salaam hangar. Hangar floor resurfaced and painted, All seems to be heading in the right direction. The 355 sat on the top of the Holiday Inn the other day looked good.

[MyTarget]

What contract do they have there?

[helimutt]

I have no idea but you dont get three aircraft like that if there's no work for them. No doubt we'll find out sooner or later.

[appleater]

how safe?

wondering if any of you living/working in this region could share your opinion on how safe it is (for an American) to work in this area of the world? I've read the US embassy website info, but they seem to paint a negative picture of many places i've lived and travelled in far more wild than they truly were.

I am a respectful citizen of planet earth (not a loud, obnoxious american A-hole), but that being said - I am a white guy from the US.

Any experience or opinions you could share is greatly appreciated~

[helimutt]

living / working here in dar Es Salaam has it's challenges (traffic being the main one) but i've been to a lot worse places. People are friendly, it's safe enough if you live in the right places (Msasani Peninsular is good) and there are plenty of restaurants, bars, etc. Malaria is an issue here but just take the correct precautions and it's fine. Plenty of modern doctors/hospitals/dentists if required. I can have a blood test here, and have the full results in 20 minutes, in the UK it takes up to 2 weeks!! Makes you wonder where the UK is going wrong sometimes.
Regular power cuts, and obviously the tropical diseases/beasties are all what you would and could normally expect living in Africa. It's not a bad place at all.
Any specific questions don't hesitate to PM me and ask.