Pilot Careers Day at Bristow Gloucester
 

I Hear through the grape vine that Bristow are holding a pilots career day at their Gloucester IR training school on the 30th of April and 1st May.

Hello. Sorry for this being my first post but...

What school?

30 seconds spent on google gave me:

Bristow academny Gloucester

Thanks,

I'm on the go so didn't really have time to search around. Will read tonight! :ok:

Is there anyone out there with any knowledge of FBH, and the job in Curacao? I am interested in what the work/life balance would be like. I tried ringing the company and they wont discuss anything whatsoever until after interviews. I'm not sure I want to go through the whole application process only to find out that the job never suited me in the first place!

FB Heliservices 139s in Caribbean
 

Hey man it's the Caribbean! What can be worst than this? Full time pilot part time beach bum with all the babes around. If only I'm younger and single.:E:ugh::*

If your wife reads Rotorheads Non-PC then you now have no chance :)

Just day dreaming buddy, that I could still do but no drooling please.:} It will be too obvious.:=

Aviation Advisor required for Oil and Gas company in West Africa. Resident position. Must have Offshore Helicopter background. Contract (not staff) PM me for email.

@VFRIFR
Only younger would do me (Wife doesn't read PPRUNE):E:E:E

AW139 Pilots and Engineers - Malaysia+Mauritania
 

Weststar Aviation Services continue their expansion with more AW139 deliveries this year, several new contracts in Malaysia and a new contract in Mauritania. AW139 type rated pilots and engineers are needed. HR lady can be contacted at:

[email protected]

Mmmm ...

But does that also mean that Weststar still ONLY want JAA or FAA type rated applicants ???

:rolleyes:

Spinwing,

They also except Malaysian licences... :ok:

But in Nigeria, they'll take Captain Scarlett licences... Common down :E

Mmmmm ...

Tempting .... :eek:

Malaysia
 

The problem is always the same, you need to have the type rating and today you cannot have any qualification to bring up to date.

I have one ME one piston and Two class of tubine and I have lost four type rating.

I thought that the world was short of pilots but the companies are always requesting more and more qualifications: if you speak french you have to speak English, and why not Russia or Chinese ???

Question: I would like to know where I can pass my FCL 055D in an other country than France. Are there reciprocities between european countries.

If you have the answer please send me the rules.

Thanks a lot

Yorkshire Air Ambulance advertising now for a HEMS line pilot based at Leeds Bradford. See FlightGlobal for details.

AW 139 Rating
 

Do any of you fine fellows know of training providers for a AW139 type ratiing and associated costs. Happy to consider any location.

Bristow Europe now looking for both direct entry Captains for North Sea operations and a Chief Pilot for Aberdeen..details on there web sight

ROYAL OMAN POLICE AW139 JOB?
 

Increase in numbers or someone leaving???

AW139 Captain | Vertical Magazine - The Pulse of the Helicopter Industry

Hi guys,

Finished CPL+IR(H) a year ago and time flies. Positive results at the FTO but now only working hardcore for paying debt interests. I know it's all part off the game but really really want a offshore/aviation related job instead of working in construction. But it's difficult to find something with 240 hrs.

Watching all the websites multiple times a day for openings but not 1 selection/grading. Doing something wrong and just need some advice or feedback. Someone ? Thx in advance.

Are you willing to move to Aberdeen?

If so, have you applied to Bond, Bristow and CHC? As far as I'm aware, all 3 are currently recruiting co-pilots.

...but, don't forget, you need ME/IR-H for that.

JR

Bristow not an option unless you have been through 'the academy'.

As for the other two, yes they are recruiting, but you need something too stand out from the other cvs on the 'two foot high pile'. IR is plus, low hours minus.

I heard from an unsuccessful applicant that CHC are looking for 1000+ hours at this stage, leaving perhaps Bond for fresh CPL IR's in Aberdeen? It could of course all change if they don't find the numbers. Unfortunately this is the danger or zero-to-CPL+IR with no other experience to set you apart from the rest and help get you an interview. Have you made the effort to go and meet the various operators/chief-pilots/recruiters face to face? You might not want to limit your options to offshore if you want to at least keep your hand in, I know of a handful of places looking for fresh instructors...

Thx for the replies guys. Getting started is the hardest I guess. Finished only SE/IR in Belgium and what mentioned above ME is required.
Any ideas how high that pile is in numbers of different pilots?

Rotary Jobs
 

The Royal Oman Police are looking for more pilots to increase numbers.

It's not unheard of for people to get an offshore job with a SEIR, I know of people on this site who were hired by CHC with exactly that completed on the Longranger (BAC Denmark), but it is not helping your cause, when also with low hours, jockeying against other applicants on paper who have MEIR's (AS355/EC135). They would likely interview people with ME type ratings and MEIR's first unless you have something else enticing on your CV.

Not any more. The cost/hassle to upgrade is now much reduced under EASA, so there isn't really a preference for ME/IRs anymore. It's the IR part which is important.

If Bristow are still insisting on an (OGP) minimum of 500hrs and CHC want 1000hrs, then you definitely want to be applying here:

Pilots ? Bond Offshore Aberdeen | Bond Aviation Group

You will, however, have to be of a sufficient standard to pass an assessment at Oxford Aviation Academy. You can get a very good idea of what is required from here: ask.oxfordaviation.net ? View topic - What is Included in Skills Assessment

Not any more. See my post above.

Well, the costs are the same today (under EASA) as the last year, or two years ago (under the JAR FCL II, amend. 3,4 or 5).

So, all that is one story, but reality is a bit different!

Cheers

JR

I know. And judging by our comparative biographies, I might be currently a little bit more 'in the know' than you.


;)

OK no problem, you know much better than me. Can you just explain this thing about the lower costs of SE to ME IR extension, now under the EASA? And what have changed, as you said, in the last few months?

Cheers JR

The conversion can now be done by a TRI, as part of a ME type rating. Previously, an IRI was also required.

Its about 15-20k to convert to ME I've heard. Quite a lot of money after already spended a bunch on training.. But how about the Oman police? Someone can pm me some info, is it reasonable to reply to them with 240 hrs?

Hmmm, have you been reading my posts? The Bond advert does not specify a ME/IR, just an IR. If you are successful with your application, then the upgrade will form part of your type rating.



No. They are looking for a captain. The requirements were in a previous link.

Yes I have, and thanks for the specified feedback. Bond doesn't mention anything about ME on their site but they do require ME/IR. Had contact back in April and SE/IR wasn't enough to participate at the grading.

Ok captain only for Oman, check..

Oh well, it's changed. Again.


Sorry to get your hopes up.

If you can get to 500 hours, try these guys:
Rotor Wing Pilots

I got my start there many years ago. Haven't looked back since.

Also, go talk to NHV, see what they recommend or at what point they would look at you.

Their website currently asks for an ME/IR and 500hrs TT:

Job Detail

About NHV: don't forget an EC155 type rating is also a requirement :ugh:

About Bond: I do have a ME IR and all of the essential reqs, but they didn't even bother to reply to my application. Not sure what to make of that ..