What about these guys? Any one have info?

http://www.helicrew.co.uk/

wde

Seem like a credible bunch. Know a few guys that have had placements from them.

As for the age question, it is fairly obvious isn't it?

With the clients that you will be flying around, if you go downbird, you will be expected to join in and hold your own with the 'team'. Therefore, previous military training and a level of 'combat fitness' would be essential!

I am pretty sure that even the security companies also have an upper age limit for their field guys. I would hope that in these 'Non permissive' environments, common sense would prevail over politically correct equal rights etc, especially when lives are at risk.

Check them out anyway, looks like they have some firm salary figures + T's & C's.

Some info:

Tax free UK£100000 per annum paid.

- Roster worked 6 weeks on 4 weeks off. Also downtime as stipulated by normal civil aviation regulations (within 6 weeks on) may be taken in Bahrain. 4 weeks off is flown to place of recruitment as a return economy fare.

- Accommodation will be within Baghdad’s Green Zone in BHA’s villa. Shared accommodation, A/C, satellite TV, unlimited broadband access, cook and cleaner, all meals provided.

- All insurance and medical cover will be provided within the parameters of the PSC (Personal Security Company) contract. This includes personal accident, death and disablement including Medevac cover (incl US$250k payout on death to partner plus US$1000pcm US Government Scheme to partner for life). Medical and dental will be provided for year round cover in Iraq/Bahrain and place of recruitment.

- 3 months notice in contract

- All aircraft will be single pilot but flown at all times with crew of 2

- The aircraft will be flown under a Kenyan AOC. Successful candidates will fly first to Kenya for licensing, NVG refresher and desert flying.

Candidates will be requested not to work in their roster downtime as rest is considered crucial to pilot vitality and professionalism

How fit does one have to be to stand and fight? 8.5 footpounds of torque on the trigger seems manageable by the average housewife.

Where does one sign up.....investment guy told me today to not do anything unless it was "fun"....he suggested working as a necessity is over.

Just thought that I would let you know that I tried calling Blue Hackle Aviation ref this job in Iraq.

No joy I'm afraid. I was categorically told to go through the guys at Helicrew Solutions. So don't even waste your time.

Looks like recruiting has already begun.

What's the problem?
AOC set-up.
Job agency to get the CVs.
V Experienced set-up running the show.
Air America it's not, job for a divorcee with 5 ex's it could be!

Any news on this.....?

Is it up and running yet.... what types are they using?

Why even advertise if they are so specific, dont all those 160 guys all know each other. Heck i would go in a heart beat, just dont have time in the 160th..


MD 530F Pilot
Location: IRAQ International International
Salary Range: TBD-TBD
Email: [email protected] or fax (321) 253-8814
Job Desc: Currently have two MD 530F pilot openings. Rotation is 60 days in country, 30 days off, round trip ticket to home of record. If you are applying for this position, you will need to have commercial and US Military aviation operations experience. Expect long hours, high-risk environment, and working with talented and skilled aviators, who demand the same.
Benefits: Paid medical, dental, life insurance. Paid holidays, vacation and sick time. 401K with Company matching funds. Company supplied uniforms.
Requirements: MD 530 F helicopter pilots must have over 3500 total helicopter time, time in MD 500s, at least 500 NVG time, have served in either a high-risk environment or combat tour with the US Military (Special Operations experience is a plus, i.e. Served in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment). Company will not talk to anyone unless a complete resume is on file with us.
:ok:

A little birdy tells me that Blue Hackle have gone t1t$ up - anyone been dumped after receiving a contract???

B-L

You heard wrong Blue Hackle are fine and most definately employing they just got given a bum steer by a bunch of walts.

Look them up on the web and give them a call.

I've never flown the A109c.

Could anybody enlighten me as to how far you could get in a A109c in +40 deg C with pilot and five pax?

This info may help Blue Hackle plan its future Ops, or then again you could just cuff it.

Good luck with the recruiting.

Do you want a normal circuit, or a wide one ;) :p

Don't know how true this is but what the heck, it's a rumour network.

Heard a rumour that a helo flying for a “civvie” company got shot down over Iraq a while ago. Don't know if it's days, weeks or months ago.

Can anyone confirm?!

Last i heard the guys had gone to Kenya for their hot and high etc and the contract was subsequently lost, every body carry on normal jogging:ok:

Iraq Gigs?
 

Asides from Blackwater blasting around in 500's does anyone know of other civilian operators in Iraq what sort of steel? pay? any contacts?

Re: Iraq Gigs?
 

Some prior discussion about Iraqi work here.

I/C

Re: Iraq Gigs?
 

Ironic, you mention that. Have a few friends hired on with some. Dyncorp etc.Making very very good Dinero....Seems that the shades of Air America from the Vietnam days is alive and well.
Breaking the taxpayers back as usual.......
If the military cannot do the job(which we all know they can if left alone by the Political crooks) why do we have so many mercs on the U.S. payroll??. Many non U.S. folks.......At Least give the Americans the first chance at the big dollars......

Re: Iraq Gigs?
 

Typical, a war against terror that every free country should fight for world freedom....but if there is money to be made Americans first then the rest.


Lunar

Re: Iraq Gigs?
 

Lunar,


After all, dear boy...it is US Tax Payer dollars paying for this. Think we should put the French and Germans on the US Welfare system....was not the Marshal Plan enough?

Re: Iraq Gigs?
 

The whole point of having mercs do these jobs is that the administration can avoid too many "Local high school QB dies hero's death" headlines in local newspapers - might put the voters off the upcoming regime change in Iran!

Foreign mercs getting killed generates no headlines at all, and is therefore the preferred option. It might be your tax money, but the politicians get to spend it and they want to get re-elected.:yuk: