or perhaps shining a light on a PR exercise from a company looking to reduce its cost base?

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More than likely be an assessment day , and possible have a go in the SIM, to assess your ability

On the face of things it looks like a very good program, though no doubt we'll find out more as things progress.

FC80 - you and some others are glass-half-full - I and some others are glass-half-empty - I for one am long enough in the tooth not to believe glossy brochures and sales pitch.:ok:

There are plenty of good pilots around the industry in senior training and managerial positions (some still with Bristow) who are products of the Bristow sponsored training scheme. Good to see it back again.

Just to clarify - it would appear that there are two schemes (as Variable Load says) - one which requires a PPL and one which doesn't - but that is administered by Helicentre on behalf of Bristow.

Probably the times were different.

Probably in those days there were no helicopter pilots with IR in the market. And companies had to sponsor, nowadays its different.

Like someone said here in this thread im a "half empty glass" kind of guy, and i´ve been around time enough to realise that big corporations are all about business and profit for share-holders.

But saying that i really wish the best o luck for those that are fortunate/skilled enough to be selected to this sponsorship. And definitely if you aspire a better job.....IR is essential.

Totally agree, but still if you go and spend your own money and time to attend one of this career days (My residence is not in the UK ;-) ).....you would expect a email....saying "thank you, don´t call us we will call you".

Safe landings

So one thread is stating that Bristow will have 24 aircraft repossessed in various countries, yet they believe its a good idea to take on sponsored co-pilots??? There are many pilots with experience who would gladly take up work but Bristow must think they are too expensive. Got to keep those shareholders happy eh? Any company that cant even be bothered to respond, don't deserve attention. Bristow were, and still seem to be the worst helicopter company in business right now. In business for how much longer I wonder?

If you select and train your own pilots then you generally have no issues with them. Problems arise when you take on pilots who look good on paper but turn out to be poorly trained or have 'personality' issues. Occassionally due to a pressing need for bums on seats Bristow have taken on some of these even when cautioned by previous employers or employees and have regretted it.

I distinctly remember many graduates of HP courses breaking their training bonds and going off to other companies. Many Nigerians just left and stayed in the UK pursuing other careers, having used the HP admission to gain a visa. Never heard of any of them being sued to repay their bond. That said, a good number went on to successful careers.

Fully agree on the recruitment of sub stadard pilots just to fill seats who end up costing the company dear one way or another.

NEO

Eventually those carefully selected and train pilots , wake up to the bull**** at some stage