Babcock Blackpool

[horatio_b]

Looks like Babcock have been given a 12 month extension at Blackpool

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[JulieAndrews]

Delay more to do with owners disagreeing on updating the fleet and who would pay for it than anything else

[Bravo73]

It’s a funny old world. Babcock now recruiting CPL(H)/IR co-pilots for Blackpool:

https://jobs.babcockinternational.co...0LQ/556860501/

[berlioz]

I think there are new developments to this soap opera.....as NHV is looking for AW169 TRE for blackpool.

Maybe this is the end of Babcock in Blackpool and NHV going strong in the UK.

[helicrazi]

Originally Posted by berlioz

I think there are new developments to this soap opera.....as NHV is looking for AW169 TRE for blackpool.

Maybe this is the end of Babcock in Blackpool and NHV going strong in the UK.

Well it would be the end as the contract was only extended for a year... read above...

[berlioz]

Originally Posted by helicrazi

Well it would be the end as the contract was only extended for a year... read above...

If a contract is extended for one year...does not meant that the operator wont bid for the next one. Thats just how contracts are done......There no more life time contracts

But thanks for the imput.....

Ps. I did read the extension of the contract information

[helicrazi]

Originally Posted by berlioz

If a contract is extended for one year...does not meant that the operator wont bid for the next one. Thats just how contracts are done......There no more life time contracts

But thanks for the imput.....

Ps. I did read the extension of the contract information

There is no contract to bid, it has been awarded

[Rigga]

Babcock pulling out of O&G? Norwich went first.....

[horatio_b]

NHV to take on Spirit contract from December 2020

https://helihub.com/2020/05/05/nhv-w...-blackpool-uk/

[helicrazi]

Originally Posted by horatio_b

NHV to take on Spirit contract from December 2020

https://helihub.com/2020/05/05/nhv-w...-blackpool-uk/

TUPE? Or no TUPE?

[Bravo73]

Originally Posted by helicrazi

TUPE? Or no TUPE?

I’m pretty sure that NHV would be happy to take on any remaining Babcock employees who wanted to remain in Blackpool.

Just like the last time around.

[Apate]

Originally Posted by Bravo73

I’m pretty sure that NHV would be happy to take on any remaining Babcock employees who wanted to remain in Blackpool.

Just like the last time around.

There's a big difference between being "taken on" with a new contract and salary vs moving across under TUPE.

I suspect the change of type will give NHV the opportunity to argue TUPE doesn't apply.

Does anyone know the actual stance being taken by NHV?

[horatio_b]

One of the Babcock Dauphins together with the AW139 have relocated to Aberdeen today.
The Irish Sea gas rigs are now being served from Blackpool by NHV using an AW139 and an AW169.

[horatio_b]

Not been a great first week for NHV at Blackpool. Their AW139 came off the tarmac last night and got stuck in the mud, apparently whilst being towed. Large crane brought in to help with the recovery.

[helicrazi]

Originally Posted by horatio_b

Not been a great first week for NHV at Blackpool. Their AW139 came off the tarmac last night and got stuck in the mud, apparently whilst being towed. Large crane brought in to help with the recovery.

Babcock must have left the apron in quite an unfavourable condition. I dont think it had been maintained in years due lack of investment.

[Variable Load]

Originally Posted by helicrazi

Babcock must have left the apron in quite an unfavourable condition. I dont think it had been maintained in years due lack of investment.

Lucky they left when they did, another few days and their AW139 would have been in the mud by the sounds of things

[helicrazi]

Originally Posted by Variable Load

Lucky they left when they did, another few days and their AW139 would have been in the mud by the sounds of things

A successful fishing expedition i see

[dustycraphopper]

Wasn't this just a simple towing event , probably due to unfamiliarity with layout or confusion with line markings ? Not sure what the weather conditions at the time , or time of day.
AW139's have previously operated on that taxiway entrance for both the old operators for years , and the new operator since September/October , I understand all without incident. Aircraft appear to have been both towed and self taxi operated onto those spots in the past without any issues.

"No need for any mud slinging" , pardon the pun

[Thud_and_Blunder]

Babcock's 'former self' (Bond Air Services, the onshore version) had plenty of form for towing mishaps, especially at Filton. Mind you, it always seemed to be the Ops Director/ Chief Pilot or his Deputy who had the problems, when they were forced rostered to work shifts there. Usually just after turning down a request for a decent towing device to replace the asthmatic garden-tractor lovingly hand-knitted by some backwoods Burmese outfit.

[nomorehelosforme]

Originally Posted by dustycraphopper

Wasn't this just a simple towing event , probably due to unfamiliarity with layout or confusion with line markings ? Not sure what the weather conditions were at the time , or time of day.
AW139's have previously operated on that taxiway entrance for both the old operators for years , and the new operator since September/October , I understand all without incident. Aircraft appear to have been both towed and self taxi operated onto those spots in the past without any issues.

"No need for any mud slinging" , pardon the pun

No mud slinging, quick pressure wash and off you go? How much to inspect aircraft and get it approved again to fly again, Not really a cheap excursion into the mud.