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by electraguy
Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Want a job in BC
Replies: 9
Views: 1784

Re: Want a job in BC

Its been fairly busy, and its a decent place to work, like any big operation it has its challenges. The Fraser Valley is a great place to live if you love to spend time outdoors. The taxes maybe higher but its an awsome change from Alberta thats for sure.
by electraguy
Sun Jan 09, 2011 1:18 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: "No Holds Barred" opinion on my resume
Replies: 19
Views: 2746

Re: "No Holds Barred" opinion on my resume

Wrenchjerk. Good for you for sticking it out. Tthe one thing you will find in aviation is a high ratio of whiners and complainers. I came from a mechanical background and when i switched to the aircraft industry more than one person said "you'll never make a decent living in aviation". I can tell yo...
by electraguy
Sun Jan 09, 2011 10:48 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: NTD specialist?
Replies: 6
Views: 1697

Re: NTD specialist?

A couple of things, coming from an aircraft NDT Tech. First of all, what "weld inspection" tickets do you have? Are they CGSB or ASTM? Maigasi, I used to work for Cougar, they are not in YYC and you certified through them? Appendix K trained? The problem with alot of industrial NDT people trying to ...
by electraguy
Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:26 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: YXX power shift
Replies: 11
Views: 1961

Re: YXX power shift

Wow, speaking of loosing that loving feeling, heres magic wand. This is aviation magic, rumors fly all the time. I have alot of friends that work there as well, where do you think half the rumors come from, i really don't think its screwing up anyones holiday season.
by electraguy
Wed Dec 01, 2010 5:03 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: YXX power shift
Replies: 11
Views: 1961

Re: YXX power shift

Ya its hard to say, the rumors keep flying. I know a few guys that work at both places and they say that the situation is fluid at the moment. Rumors of a Lockheed or L3 buyout, all sorts of stuff floating around. Time will tell!
by electraguy
Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:05 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: YXX power shift
Replies: 11
Views: 1961

Re: YXX power shift

Theres not alot to elaborate on I don't think, just alot of rumors flying around, nobody really has any facts as of yet.
by electraguy
Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:56 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: CBC - are you logging ALL snags?
Replies: 15
Views: 2800

Re: CBC - are you logging ALL snags?

I watched that tonight, I thought SMS was suppose to cure all evils. When you leave saftey to the operator, economics dictates the level of saftey. Thats what privatization will do for you!
by electraguy
Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: YXX power shift
Replies: 11
Views: 1961

Re: YXX power shift

Possible sale of Cascade? Its hard to say, Conair has been doing its best to seperate itself from Cascade, and Cascade is pushing the union for a one year contract in a hurry?? Lots of rumor flying right now, but no facts as yet.
by electraguy
Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:40 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: pipe trades or AME
Replies: 41
Views: 4196

Re: pipe trades or AME

Good call 212. Ever since I got into the aviation industry, I have bumped into the whiners and complainers everywhere. Now thats not to say that the same does not go for other industries, but if your dislike aviation so much, get out and go do something else. Plenty of others have, and it will allow...
by electraguy
Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: pipe trades or AME
Replies: 41
Views: 4196

Re: pipe trades or AME

Good call badnewz! As a fellow NDT guy, who trained under badnewz I would say that NDT is a great trade. Its not all the cash and glory that some people here make it out to be though. Yep it pays decent, but working on the upgraders not going to be any picnic, and there is call for NDT in aviation, ...
by electraguy
Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: exceltech finished
Replies: 24
Views: 3753

Re: exceltech finished

JohnKruck, you must be an airline owner, or at least a sworn republican. Canada is terrible place to do maintenance? Becuase people here would actually like some quality of life, and not be treated like slaves, under paid and under trained? Thats ridiculous at best. The South American Comapnys do it...
by electraguy
Sun Feb 21, 2010 1:27 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: exceltech finished
Replies: 24
Views: 3753

Re: exceltech finished

Yes I am quite curious when we can get some BUY CANADA policys going. We support companys like Air Canada, Bombardier and others with our tax dollars (bail outs) and then they send there work overseas because they can get cheap slave labour? And put qualified Canadians out of work, the very people w...
by electraguy
Fri Feb 12, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: NDT AMO's in BC
Replies: 7
Views: 1345

Re: NDT AMO's in BC

So nobody out Kamloops way? Seems kind of odd being a larger center. Hey YBP, thats Vic from Enviroblast you guys bring up. I suppose up north your gonna have to fly people in either way. I was looking on the Kamloops airport website and I didn't see any type of NDT AMO's operating out of there. Per...
by electraguy
Fri Feb 12, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: MJET Lay off in Montreal
Replies: 12
Views: 3359

Re: MJET Lay off in Montreal

Hey Aviator Mech Well I wouldn't jump on the "Rocky Mountain High" train too fast. There has been layoffs galore out here, Cascade, Air Canada, Avcorp they have all had massive layoffs over the last year or so. There are alot of unemployed AME's out here all fighting for what little is left. If I we...
by electraguy
Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: NDT AMO's in BC
Replies: 7
Views: 1345

NDT AMO's in BC

So does anyone know whos doing the lions share of the NDT work for the charter companys and AMO's accross BC? I know of a few out in the Vancouver area, but what about Kelowna, Kamloops, up north and out on the island?
by electraguy
Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Cascade Lay off ?
Replies: 27
Views: 4717

Re: Cascade Lay off ?

Another 16 layoffs today. That brings the total up to around 180+ in the last 2 years.
by electraguy
Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Oil rig chopper down at sea (March, 2009)
Replies: 159
Views: 20840

Re: Oil rig chopper down at sea

I have a friend who was aboard that chopper, All we can hope for now is a miracle that any of the rest of them survived. What a tradgedy!!!!
by electraguy
Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:00 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: management degree
Replies: 9
Views: 1231

I am not sure how much quicker that would get you nearer the top of the ladder, but managment is about leadership, without good leadership skills, you will not be a good manager. As far as leadership goes, its not something you can really be taught, in school as such, you either are or you are not. ...
by electraguy
Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:35 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: NDT and why you should consider switching
Replies: 26
Views: 14729

thats right!

Thats right Badnewz, I don't know where this guy is getting his info, but he must still have that original copy of the regs he got 32 years ago. I hate to break it to ya there gramps but times have changed. Honestly who uses the term "dissing" anyways haha. Lot of people listen to old guys, but only...
by electraguy
Tue Dec 11, 2007 8:08 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: NDT and why you should consider switching
Replies: 26
Views: 14729

I have checked, have you seen the new work experience hours? You may get one, and if your working ALOT you may get 2 with the present regs. You say you got your 3 level 2's in a year, that must have been a long time ago, or did you gain one of your level 1's during that process. Level 1's are fine a...
by electraguy
Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:35 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: NDT and why you should consider switching
Replies: 26
Views: 14729

NDT

Well Brian, though you may have a very old CGSB cert in your wallet you are obviosly out of touch with the aviation NDT industry. The 1 year that you speak of is not even close to the truth. With the new CGSB regs the hours have been boosted up for every method, which of course ups the time it takes...
by electraguy
Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:18 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: CT-156 Harvard Ejection
Replies: 30
Views: 3803

ok

Well at least everyone is alive and well. Thank god for the zero zero ejection seat! Must have been a hell of a shock for that pilot, imagine sitting there and doing you checks and 1.2 second later your 300ft in the air, he won't for get that anytinme soo. I hope that pilots gets back in the saddle ...
by electraguy
Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:38 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Air Canada Lay Off thread
Replies: 16
Views: 3304

AC

Well I can understand why AC is having a tough time, they don;t give a rats behind about the customer, the union mindset is killing AC as fast as the UAW is killing the auto industry. I feel for these guys but honestly, they will be in for a shock out there if they think other companys operate that ...
by electraguy
Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:31 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: vc
Replies: 86
Views: 40795

buttons

TONS of buttons, but its not like these new computer flys you look out the window type aircraft. There alot of buttons and switchs and stuff in the old L-188 but ya gotta fly the biatch! Good to hear the repair crew is gettin started on PSH, like I said, she will be airborne by summer!
by electraguy
Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:28 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: New bird needs help
Replies: 17
Views: 1865

cheap

You just said cheap and flying in the same sentence. Unfortunatly there is no "cheap" way to do a CPL and MIFR. Sounds like you better be looking for some better employment or the dreaded "student loan". I hear they are looking for lots of oilfield workers out here in Alberta. Thats how I paid for a...

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