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Great to see something like this again....

Read the small print - only available to those who have done their PPL with helicentre I believe.

There's actually two schemes, one being a CPL "scholarship" available to a PPL student who is training with Helicentre, the other is a full ab-initio sponsored scheme.

Details here:
https://www.flyheli.co.uk/news/helic...h-scholarship/
and
https://www.flyheli.co.uk/news/helic...det-programme/

Shortage of all heli pilots, look at the same jobs being advertised time and time again

As Variable Load says above, there are actually two schemes. Well three I think

A CPL sponsorship which does require a PPL(H) to apply - So its a small sponsorship from the PPL to the CPL for pilots on a modular course

There is the Bristow CPL Cadet scheme - The one advertised in that flyer above. The requirements are minimal and the application form asks if you have any previous flying experience

Finally, the Bristow Group LinkedIn page is also advertising an Instrument Rating sponsorship at Castle Air for those that have a CPL(H) already.

Good to see HP courses starting up again!!

I am sure that young aspiring helicopter pilots would not agree with you. In my opinion it shows forward thinking which has been sadly lacking in the industry for some time.

They don't want experienced pilots that cost money . A way of clearing out older pilots

And they claim EASA CPL (H) like happy end...
Must have been issued the crystal ball for post Brexit time

Something "smells" in this....

I do not believe there's a "shortage" of pilots in Europe. What definitely exists is a shortage of type rated 139, 189, 175 pilots.

I´m sure we all know pilots Multi-Engine rated with IR that are looking for a new position, only that they don´t have the "golden" type rating and cant afford to spend 50.000 to get a golden rating.

Bristow has been doing some career days invitations to pilots. I can say i´ve been to one. (never got any feedback after) this "interview" was made in the same ATO installations where this IR ratting is to be done.

So there´s a business of some type existing between Helicentre Aviation and Bristow.

With the amount of pilots out there there's no need for a helicopter company to sponsor IR rating. Unless this is only a big merchandise and free publicity action. Just think of how many pilots have seen this offer and how many hundreds will apply to it.......probably.....few or none will attend this sponsorship but i´m sure they´ll all get a special deal in getting they're IR with Helicentre Aviation ;-).

"There are no free lunch invitations"

May be new approach to marketing too ;)
All bells and whistles for only:

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

Bristow Full Sponsorship
 

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