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by The Mole
Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: GSH
Replies: 11
Views: 4628

Re: GSH

If you going to be slave at least be a great slave.....

I got an offer from them once, it went like this "Our pay is low because you'll fly lots"....
by The Mole
Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Air Canada a different perspective?
Replies: 19
Views: 2977

Re: Air Canada a different perspective?

Air Canada ripped the handles off my bag this past winter. I purchased a similar bag from the same retailer, sent the bill to AC. It was for a very reasonable amount. AC reimbursed me for the full invoice amount, only took two weeks. Never had a problem with AC.
by The Mole
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: Guardian Helicopters Springbank
Replies: 3
Views: 5449

Re: Guardian Helicopters Springbank

Still shows they have an operations certificate. I think everyone has a story or three about that place. Some are not flattering.
by The Mole
Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: The helicopter industry searches for the next generation
Replies: 19
Views: 5800

Re: The helicopter industry searches for the next generation

From what I’m seeing some operators are grossly abusing the TFW program. There’s no protection for domestic pilots and ames in Canada Awww yeeaaa i got (insert time needed for contact) flying my buddies squirrel around the didgery doooo. TFW and Holiday working visas both exploited by a few well kn...
by The Mole
Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Helicopter Accidentally Drops Load Thread
Replies: 8
Views: 2850

Re: Helicopter Accidentally Drops Load Thread

Aerial work, you can't fly over built up areas or people. This mitigates risk to the public. Some aircraft have a terrible set up IMO for emergency release buttons location. The biggest failing i've seen is how companies treat lifting gear, everything below the belly hook is not certified. Remote ho...
by The Mole
Wed May 31, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Moving around the country and out of province vehicles?
Replies: 10
Views: 1484

Re: Moving around the country and out of province vehicles?

I disclosed to ICBC i would have my vehicle out of BC for 6 months, was doing a seasonal gig in onterrible. They happily asked for $400 more for that privilege. I'm not sure if i would have been covered, technically if your working in a province for more than few months your suppose to switch licenc...
by The Mole
Sat Feb 11, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: EB2 NIW Visa
Replies: 9
Views: 3268

Re: EB2 NIW Visa

Have gotten the same mixed messages. The requirements for an EB2 are super vague, i guess its how they spin you being "special". Lawyer said i'm special, but they're also wanting a decent chunk of change. It's also worth looking into the tax implications of having a green card, unless you plan to ex...
by The Mole
Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: 2023 Pilot rates
Replies: 4
Views: 2690

Re: 2023 Pilot rates

Intermediate's
by The Mole
Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: 2023 Pilot rates
Replies: 4
Views: 2690

2023 Pilot rates

Thought I would share some rates i've been hearing for experienced pilot. Drill pilot - 2/2 schedule 6-800 per day - 120-150/hr - 4hr mins for drills, not averaged 250hr-2hr mins. 4hr mins on drill job, not averaged + min number of days or hours. Full timer 90-100k salary 120-150/hr , mins job depen...
by The Mole
Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: What’s going on?
Replies: 10
Views: 4276

Re: What’s going on?

The only thing keeping me in Canada is the lack of a US visa and international work seems hard to come by for a VFR utility pilot or at least companies you would want to work for. You have to get a sponsorship that’s all. The states love our pilots Easier said than done, unless you're willing to sh...
by The Mole
Tue Jan 17, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: What’s going on?
Replies: 10
Views: 4276

Re: What’s going on?

The only thing keeping me in Canada is the lack of a US visa and international work seems hard to come by for a VFR utility pilot or at least companies you would want to work for.
by The Mole
Tue Jan 17, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: BlackHawks now in Canada
Replies: 10
Views: 3944

Re: BlackHawks now in Canada

So ex military aircraft are now allowed in Canada. Neat, can we get some Venoms next to upgrade the 2x12 fleet.
by The Mole
Wed Oct 26, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: R44 flying under powerline in Ottawa
Replies: 11
Views: 2025

Re: R44 flying under powerline in Ottawa

Wow, thats a fist full of stupid. Must be from the leaded gas
by The Mole
Sat Sep 24, 2022 12:51 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: Converting too australian license
Replies: 7
Views: 5296

Re: Converting too australian license

If I'm not mistaken, if your under 30 you can get a 1 year work visa, talk to a school down there for your conversion and maybe consider looking at the instruction route. Most guys from down there that I have worked with flew tours, lots of nice coastline to be seen from helicopters. Best of luck Y...
by The Mole
Sat Sep 24, 2022 12:42 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: Ornge
Replies: 17
Views: 4085

Re: Ornge

Absolutely. There is about 7-10k in built in OT on top of those salaries, a fair amount of OT during the summer months too, but the base salary could be alot higher than what it is. All in all 120-130+ (capt) 90-100+ (FO) to work 1/3-1/2 the year isn't bad, but not enough to attract or keep people....
by The Mole
Sat Sep 24, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: Robinson Helicopter Rentals
Replies: 12
Views: 5242

Re: Robinson Helicopter Rentals

Did they guy who crashed qualify? is crashing a hard no for future rentals?
by The Mole
Wed Jun 15, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: Helicopters 2022 season….
Replies: 27
Views: 8501

Re: Helicopters 2022 season….

Bug_Stomper_01 wrote: Wed Jun 01, 2022 9:37 am No, not where I work.
Can you jump ship and work for Southern Cal Edison, PJ, Maverick, Blue Hawaiian? or another American company once you get an L1B visa ?
by The Mole
Tue May 31, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: Helicopters 2022 season….
Replies: 27
Views: 8501

Re: Helicopters 2022 season….

An FAA license is easy, handed out like candy. Only pilots i know who got green cards married americans. Everyone else works for a Canadian operator and fly's under nafta or what ever its called now. If you move there you’ll have to work under whatever visa suits your individual needs based on fede...
by The Mole
Tue May 31, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: Helicopters 2022 season….
Replies: 27
Views: 8501

Re: Helicopters 2022 season….

An FAA license is easy, handed out like candy. Only pilots i know who got green cards married americans. Everyone else works for a Canadian operator and fly's under nafta or what ever its called now. If you move there you’ll have to work under whatever visa suits your individual needs based on fede...

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