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Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2011, 09:57
Replies: 175
Views: 88,691
Posted By Op's Normal

I hear they are looking for anyone / everyone at...

I hear they are looking for anyone / everyone at the moment.
Fixed Wing Drivers, Rotary Wing Drivers, Loadmaster Supervisors, 1 x CEO, Chief Crewman, etc. etc. They are walking out the door in a...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2010, 22:57
Replies: 71
Views: 21,669
Posted By Op's Normal

HL just advertised for ATR42 drivers as well... is this part of EHL?

I have been told the ATR's are for another contract in PNG, not EHL.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2010, 12:28
Replies: 71
Views: 21,669
Posted By Op's Normal

My sources tell me it was signed late last week. ...

My sources tell me it was signed late last week.
412 or 212, all will be revealed, remember that is the clients call, but I hear that is all covered too.
Yes 407's have been bought, just remember...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2010, 22:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,121
Posted By Op's Normal

Knowing the real Skippy, I think we may be seeing...

Knowing the real Skippy, I think we may be seeing a classic case of a schizophrenic aviator. It does have it's advantages though, when he does apply for a job he can write his own references. The...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2010, 21:54
Replies: 13
Views: 6,487
Posted By Op's Normal

Lt.Fubar. The Goodrich hoist is a far better...

Lt.Fubar.
The Goodrich hoist is a far better piece of gear.
I think it was a typo by lost horizon, it is 200 ft per min, (variable), 600Lb rated, 250ft usable cable.
A better engineered hoist in...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2009, 12:12
Replies: 20
Views: 7,720
Posted By Op's Normal

The ADF is the client in East Timor ...

The ADF is the client in East Timor
Helicorp/PDL have not had a good run over there with monthly servicability stats.
They supply one 412 and one 212.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2009, 05:59
Replies: 20
Views: 7,720
Posted By Op's Normal

I hear Helicorp are behind the eight ball again /...

I hear Helicorp are behind the eight ball again / still.
Their 412 has been U/S for quite some days last month for something as simple as changing a governor.
Simple if your support system in Aust....
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2008, 06:11
Replies: 20
Views: 7,720
Posted By Op's Normal

And it gets worse! Last week, (Monday), their...

And it gets worse!
Last week, (Monday), their 212 in Dili had an emergency landing near Hera, (10 min flight East Of Dili).
Evidently the main gear box didn't want to play any more.
I'm told the...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2008, 11:57
Replies: 20
Views: 7,720
Posted By Op's Normal

It's all good mate. A couple of teething...

It's all good mate.
A couple of teething problems on the shuffle.
New contracts.
New places and faces.
Just livin' the dream!

Op's
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Nov 2008, 22:48
Replies: 20
Views: 7,720
Posted By Op's Normal

I have heard that they are battling. On their...

I have heard that they are battling.
On their frist day of op's there, their 412 went U/S.
It stayed that way for something like 16 days. Then their 212 decided it wanted a rest too. The...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2007, 10:50
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

Good to hear from you Skitso. Remember the old...

Good to hear from you Skitso.
Remember the old Scottish song,,,,"You take the high road and they'll take the LOW road". Good luck Joe, I hope it all works out for you.
Just don't let them pull ya...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2007, 09:31
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

Skitso. A little bird told me that you are...

Skitso.
A little bird told me that you are heading off to the AH Adelaide Base. Have the AH management made a promise or two?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2007, 10:13
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

Congrats Skitso and Mrs Skitso. I hope all are...

Congrats Skitso and Mrs Skitso.
I hope all are well.

Op's
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jan 2007, 03:31
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

HEY SKITSO Well,,,, did you get the rise...

HEY SKITSO

Well,,,, did you get the rise you spoke of in your previous post?
I heard the AH "boss of all things flying" has been up there. Did you guys get the resolution you are after or did...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Dec 2006, 20:05
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

And It Continues

An interesting phone conversation the other day. I'm told another crewie has resigned.
So, in the last few weeks, two twin drivers and one crewie have resigned, The Gove Coastwatch contract tender...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2006, 23:36
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

Has the Australian Customs Service realised...

Has the Australian Customs Service realised who/what they are dealing with ????
Heard the other day that AH's tender for he GOVE Coastwatch contract has been a failure.
Yes, the smug attitude and...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2006, 08:04
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

Rotorwing. I have heard the same report. It...

Rotorwing.
I have heard the same report.
It is self generating nasty cycle the AH management have brought upon themselves. Ignoring the sitution within the company has yet again proven that you can...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2006, 23:56
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

Had a chat the other day with some of the chaps...

Had a chat the other day with some of the chaps who have moved on from AH.
It seems that regardless of which company these guys have gone to they have realised what a crap deal they were getting...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Oct 2006, 21:08
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

Rotor W, To direct your parting words to the AH...

Rotor W,
To direct your parting words to the AH management should it read;
"When you pull your heads out of the sand Grasshopper..................."

See ya when I'm lookin' at ya.
Op's
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Oct 2006, 12:49
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

Well, Well, Well ! Here we are just 13 hours...

Well, Well, Well !
Here we are just 13 hours since my last post and news is that another two crewies are heading for the Horn Island door.
Their 412 is due to return to service in a week or so....
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Oct 2006, 23:35
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

High NR, hope you did well at the pokies. The...

High NR, hope you did well at the pokies.
The tree shaking comment was made in the early days of the 412 on TI. Work out the spruker from that.

I also have heard that another pilot from the...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Sep 2006, 12:53
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

Rotorwing, you are dead right, it's not over yet....

Rotorwing, you are dead right, it's not over yet. More movements are about to come to light. WATCH THIS SPACE !

Skitso, a word of advice, don't be left holding the baby, you may need to know...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Sep 2006, 08:08
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

Seems all's quiet on the northern front. Is...

Seems all's quiet on the northern front.
Is this the calm before the storm ??? :suspect:
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Sep 2006, 12:21
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

Ron B. My sources up in the Torres Strait could...

Ron B.
My sources up in the Torres Strait could not confirm your report of two more depatures.

Mind you, more are expected.
Evidently, even after the recent visit by the CEO, there has been no...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2006, 06:19
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

2 more "RATS" ?????? I think 2 more WISE OWLS...

2 more "RATS" ??????
I think 2 more WISE OWLS !
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2006, 00:23
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

Here we are at Post 128. There has been a lot...

Here we are at Post 128.
There has been a lot said ablout AH and none of it good.
So what can we deduce from this forum?
1. Pilots don't grow on trees.
2. If you pay, you play.
3. Big contracts...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2006, 11:32
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

eagle 86 I have heard from the boys and...

eagle 86

I have heard from the boys and girls up there that AH has rated themselves as contenders. :*
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2006, 12:22
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

LHS, I hear that in the early days, (on TI),...

LHS,
I hear that in the early days, (on TI), the check and training system for the crewies was quite good when it was run by the Check and Training Pilot. By all reports the initial training was of...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2006, 11:24
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

It may not be a case of "The...

It may not be a case of "The Grass,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,". I hear the grass at AH has turned to mud. Chatting the other day, I hear the confidence level with the management is at rock bottom, hence...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2006, 12:32
Replies: 153
Views: 39,294
Posted By Op's Normal

benq The word is correct. Captains and...

benq

The word is correct.
Captains and Kelpies have seen the light. I have it on good authority that there are more to follow.
In the last couple of months there have been 5 pilots from the...
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