Was in Lafayette the other day and PHI had a 412 and S76 painted up ready to go to Saudi. Also got talking with a guy in the hotel who is doing refresher training to go Saudi on an EMS contract...............

I also heard they are sending 43 412's over by September and since they are looking for 412 Paramedics, Pilots, and Mechanics, I'd say it's a safe bet that they got the contract. Hey Vaqueroaero! What were they painted like?

White with a big red cross on the side. I think they might run into a few problems.

Wicked, wicked Epiphany...

It seems that both are correct. ADA will keep Riyadh and the vicinity and PHI will set up new medevac bases in other parts of the country. PHI has a team in Saudi setting up the groundwork before the helicopters arrive.

It will be a tough nut to crack but I wish the best for both ADA and PHI.

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Hey guys

I have applied to PHI but no reply yet! Does anyone knows anything more about the contract and if they just gathering CV's at the moment.

Is it a good idea to call them and ask?

Thanks

H-M

I have heard that they are taking their time on this one. A response will be slow!

What position did you apply for Heli-mad?

Not sure whether I'd call myself lucky on this one but they contacted me offering a job! I politely turned it down!

When did they offer you the job?

About three weeks ago......

For what? Pilot, Mechanic, or Paramedic

Pilot mate. :ok:

I applied for co-driver as not B412 rated as yet... Don't know if I stand a chance but I do have my doubts going after reading the thread. :p

Recruiter told me last week:

That there was one last document to be signed to complete the contract.

That they were taking their time because of it.

That their advance team was ready to open the first two bases.

One of the first bases was Ha'il.

They were to open 8 total bases.

One aircraft per base.

Hiring 48 pilots for the 8 bases.


We didn't talk money. Did anyone ask what they were offering for the 28 on/28 off schedule. That's a lot of jet lag and I'd want more money to compensate for it:)

Don't bet against them heli-mad, I believe it will happen. PHI is holding off deployment until all of the t's are crossed and the i's are dotted. I don't blame them for taking their time since the Red Crescent is well known for being a difficult group to do business with.

Good for PHI for waiting to jump in until everything is set in stone. When I was in Saudi working for ADA we were told about the 30+ bases to be opened, how they had signed a deal for many man 139's and many other things.

I hope things work out for PHI and for my friends still in Riyadh working for ADA.

T crossing and I dotting only seems to work out side of the KSA srca promised all sorts of things and huge payments 26 bases equiped with SK 92's Bell 429's grand hangers etc etc all came to nothing it is what it is on the day they say it is in the KSA. Best of luck to everyone who has a go at this merry go round :rolleyes: ;)

Pretty quiet out there, any updates as to how the contract is going, with any start up dates yet?

Same here. Despite emails direct to the recruiter and left voice mail messages no reply what-so-ever. Presumably US citizenship is not a requirement?

Having worked in Saudi Arabia before I've got a reasonable idea what successful applicants might be in for. I'm just wondering how the 28/28 will work initially. Do you need to have an Igama before you can get an exit visa in your passport? Or will you arrive on your first hitch with entry/exit visas already in your passport.

Mention in an earlier post of an S76 going to KSA, is that on this contract? All I've seen in the job posting is requirement for B412. Have S76's operated in KSA before? I'm just wondering how they'd cope in summer...presumably they're sending C++'s....I can't imagine any earlier variants holding much capability in 50degC ambient at the height of summer.