Best float operators 2012

[WileyCoyote]

Alright guys, since I'm sure most of you are bored this time of year, lets build a list! Who do you think are the best float operators for the upcoming season? Who is better for experienced guys? How about the low timers?

[oldncold]

1/hearst air great people excellent equipment very well maintained/ decent pay / min's req 1000 hrs total 500 float/ beaver exp a definate asset. close to modern ammenities crew housing in summer provided in some circumstances .

2/ north star air /good mgt / good pay / must have min of group 3 ifr and 500 hrs for f/o //they have mixed turbine fleet amphib floats and opportunity for advancement to pc 12 captain or caravan captain after 1-3yrs from the having no time and starting on the ramp. really the only down side is being a long way from a nite life for a a young single pilot but you are there to fly right ? The more exp captains get a very good rotation , it is the bonus for sticking around and payn your dues

3/attikokan aero the classy old school float operation /with a modern way of respecting its employees / operate 2 beavers. and a 180 i believe.

[DHCdriver]

/attikokan aero the classy old school float operation /with a modern way of respecting its employees / operate 2 beavers. and a 180 i believe.

I'll second that one. Back in Philip's day, life was great. DHC

[FighterPilot]

/attikokan aero the classy old school float operation /with a modern way of respecting its employees / operate 2 beavers. and a 180 i believe.

I'll second that one. Back in Philip's day, life was great. DHC

I'll Third that...

[Scandinaviansky]

Does anybody know the e-mail address of Atikokanaero? Seems like they don´t have one on their website.

[Lost Lake]

Try

Does anybody know the e-mail address of Atikokanaero? Seems like they don´t have one on their website.

Pretty sure they're set for the summer. Try Canoe Canada. canoecanada@nwon.com

[skybaron]

Experienced Guys

Harbour Air, Seair, Saltspring Air, Pacific Coastal

Low Timers

Anyone that will give you a shot at actually flying;
the flat land area's - NW Ontario to Flin Flon (any one)
For the coast; try - Air Nootka

my 2 pesos.

[flyinthebug]

Experienced guys:

West Coast Air
Vancouver Island Air
Wilderness Air

Low timers:
Northway Aviation (MB)
Green Airways (YRL)
Hit Sioux Lookout Ont there are about 3 ops that hire new guys.
Hawk Air & 1 other op I forget the name in Wawa Ont.
Chemo Air YRL.

Thats a short list. Lots of ops for low timers in N. Ont, MB and Sask.

Best of luck to everyone looking this season!

Fly safe all.

[cdnpilot77]

Best of luck to everyone looking this season!

Fly safe all.

I don't have much to add to this thread except to second this point. Those going on road trips, also drive safe and for gosh sakes, have fun on the trip!!

CP77

[Redneck_pilot86]

2/ north star air .... opportunity for advancement to pc 12 captain or caravan captain after 1-3yrs from the having no time and starting on the ramp.

Since when?

[Rowdy]

Experienced guys:

West Coast Air

Hawk Air & 1 other op I forget the name in Wawa Ont.

West Coast is now owned and operated by Harbour Air. So technically the big yellow birdy has swallowed up almost all of the coastal competition (Baxter, WCA, Pacific Wings, Cooper etc.) and is now the only one operating to Vic Harbour!! I'll throw my vote in for Saltspring.. St. is one class act!

The other op in Wawa is Watsons Skyways. Good people too!!

[flyinthebug]

Experienced guys:

West Coast Air

Hawk Air & 1 other op I forget the name in Wawa Ont.

West Coast is now owned and operated by Harbour Air. So technically the big yellow birdy has swallowed up almost all of the coastal competition (Baxter, WCA, Pacific Wings, Cooper etc.) and is now the only one operating to Vic Harbour!! I'll throw my vote in for Saltspring.. St. is one class act!

The other op in Wawa is Watsons Skyways. Good people too!!

Thanks Rowdy! Is Jim Ryan still CP there? He was one of the most approachable and decent CPs I met when I was starting out. I would assume he may still be around. Great company and very accomodating to newbies. Best of luck to all those searching for a job this season! LOTS of them out there!

Fly safe all.

PS.. I didnt know Harbour absorbed WCA as well? I thought WCA bought out his dad at Baxter? I guess Harbour had deep pockets and bought them too! Thanks for the updates! Hows things with you??

[Rowdy]

Hey mate! I don't know where Jim Ryan is these days.

Yes, WCA bought baxter.. and pacific wings around the same time. Then HA went and bought WCA! Go figure. Always the case on the coast.

Check your pm's

[Bushav8er]

Jim is still there.

Staffing is complete.