Ideal job for DOM?

Flyer36 · Post by **Flyer36** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:33 pm

For those currently working as DOM, what would it take for you to resign from your current employer for a DOM position at a northern air operator based in a small, fairly isolated town? Lets say you are fairly compensated and treated well where you are now, and generally satisfied. Is there anything that might entice you away, other than rotation? If its money, how much would you need to seriously consider the offer and how much are you making now? What other issues are decision makers? What kind of packages do carriers like Adlair, Summit, ASC, Tindi etc. offer to attract a competent DOM?

openendwrench · Post by **openendwrench** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:05 am

How far north?
How isolated?

Flyer36 · Post by **Flyer36** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:42 am

4000 people in town, 2 hour drive to normal shopping (Canadian Tire, Walmart...)...The usual; good fishing/hunting, no opera or shopping malls. Attractive to guys, but not so much for family members / spouse. Similar to LaRonge but nicer and not so many drunks on the street here.

Flyer36 · Post by **Flyer36** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:43 am

double post

openendwrench · Post by **openendwrench** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:48 pm

Doesn't sound too terrible.

However, finding someone who is suitable likely has something fairly secure and rewarding closer to Walmart etc.

Not that Walmart is everyones dream destination, but if there is a wife and children involved, they do tend to play a major role.

I would think a good DoM would look at a number of factors, such as the last TC audit, findings, SMS, training and tooling budgets, type of operation and equipment.

Bullet Remington · Post by **Bullet Remington** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:37 pm

Open Ended pretty well nailed it. A good DOM will know exactly what the last TCCA audit found, how the owner/operator has interacted with his previous DOM/s, and how he enables the DOM to effect maintenance. It's a small industry and the interchange of information is fairly easy. Especially with respect to TCCA.

Salary will be a big issue, however there are the "routine life style"items to consider as well. Availability of half decent and reasonably priced housing, availability of in-towm medical facilities, schooling, food stores and other non-drinking past times, etc, etc.

I personally know of an individual that was offered an AMO management job in a Northern Alberta town (fairly large) with all the amenities. While the salary was acceptable, the costs of housing became a prohibitive factor.

I have worked in Thompson, Inuvik and a host of other "northern hamlets."I would not even consider working in those towns as a contractor! Were i (and other folks may feel free to differ0 to consider moving to those or any other small town again, the salary will be a 6 figure salary. With the industry in the shape it is today, with respect to experienced, qualified AME,s, I;d much rather work in the South, as a contractor for 6 to 8 months of the year and earn more then the salary offered, by a Northern Ontario operator on this site

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You will undoubtedly get someone to take the spot. However, i'm not sure that the person taking it will be what you are expecting. Unfortunately for operators, 9 but great for us wrenchbenders) there is a major shortage of experienced and qualified engineers. The days of 25.00 per hour engineers are long past!

Good Luck to you in your search though, I wish you well!

BR

Flyer36 · Post by **Flyer36** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:31 am

Thanks for the reply. I can see why choosing to work on a contract basis would definitely pay more by the hour and allow you live in a normal city at the same time. Maybe its just a matter of finding the right fit between an operator and a DOM for the type of organization that exists since everyone is looking for something a little different.

Bullet Remington · Post by **Bullet Remington** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:27 am

Flyer36 wrote:Thanks for the reply. I can see why choosing to work on a contract basis would definitely pay more by the hour and allow you live in a normal city at the same time. Maybe its just a matter of finding the right fit between an operator and a DOM for the type of organization that exists since everyone is looking for something a little different.

Going contract seems to be the way of choice for alot of engineers in recent months. More so now that there are so many operators looking for people. I noticed an ad from a helicopter operator just this week advertising for contract engineers as well as full time. When they last called me 4 months ago they wouldn't even entertain the notion of accepting contract folks.( I have both Fling Wing and Plank licenses as well as Structures. And a Plank Driver's license )

It isn't just "ábout the money" any more. I believe one of the prime reasons we contract is that we have zero expenses involved in doing the job. The hiring company pays for the transportation, lodging, and other expenses, etc. Plus we're not tied into being stuck in Butt F$^*k nowhere where we have to put up with the family griping! An added benefit of contracting is that usually, we can set our own rotations. Which works out well for most. And of course the benefit of tax write offs/downs.

You are quite correct, it is a matter of finding the right individual who is on or close to the same wave length of the operator. The priorities of any specific engineer are not necessarily the same as that of another.

Keep looking, I'm sure there's some body out there that will be a fit for your company!

Good Luck

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