Buffalo Airways Yellowknife

goldeneagle_53 · Post by **goldeneagle_53** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:53 am

Is anyone familiar with the current payscale at Buffalo Airways? Rumours have it that there ahve been cuts lately but rumours may just be rumours again.

jetleg · Post by **jetleg** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 4:08 am

Buffalo airways have been loosing guys for about a 2 years and have not realy been hiring any one to replace them. at one point a while back they would pay about 14-20 bucks an hour depending, and also payed licenced guys from 20-30 also depending on what you are worth to them. I think at there current possition they might hire the odd guy but they are extreamly slow. but a little peice of advice, i wouldent go that direction if i were you. Buffalo joe has a reputation of being extreamy hard on his employees and meen hard.

apprentoid · Post by **apprentoid** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:29 pm

From what I herd its not a bad place if you can put up with Joe.

backon3 · Post by **backon3** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:50 am

That's like saying, "The moon isn't a bad place as long as you don't need oxygen".

santana · Post by **santana** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:10 am

apprentoid wrote:From what I herd its not a bad place if you can put up with Joe.

NOBODY CAN PUT UP WITH JOE.

Northof60 · Post by **Northof60** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 3:42 pm

apprentoid wrote:From what I herd its not a bad place if you can put up with Joe.

Are you kidding my its like working for satan

the guy is not right in the head trust me. he talks to his dog like it on of the pilots. And for most of the crew. Well you would be in for a suprise.

Northof60 · Post by **Northof60** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 3:56 pm

Well I have heard that they have lost some good CL-215 guys last winter over some stupid stuff. There is allot of bitter pilots and AME that I know that have worked there. Over all I would say run away dont look back. Unless your a sucker for punishment.

They do pay very well i have heared.

Greg87 · Post by **Greg87** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:28 pm

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any helpful information regarding working at Buffalo Airways. I am not applying there right now, so no need to scare me away. The reason I want to know is because I am currently attending Canadore College in North Bay, and I have an English assignment where we are required to research a company that we could eventually work for. I've heard of Buffalo, and I know they operate some interesting machines such as the DC-3, 4, CL-215 etc. I want to get a job up north or overseas, so I figured Buffalo was as good a choice as any for the project. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Greg

ad81 · Post by **ad81** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:58 pm

If you want to go north then look at Air Tindi, the pay isn't as good but its a decent place to work.

onewiththecold · Post by **onewiththecold** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:25 am

Suck it up buttercup it is not that bad a place to work. There are worse places believe me. You will gain valuble experience working at Buffalo that one day you will look back on and say to yourself I survived and I`m glad I did it.

snap · Post by **snap** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 7:47 pm

onewiththecold wrote:Suck it up buttercup it is not that bad a place to work. There are worse places believe me. You will gain valuble experience working at Buffalo that one day you will look back on and say to yourself I survived and I`m glad I did it.

ame abc · Post by **ame abc** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:04 pm

that is IF you survive

86583 · Post by **86583** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 3:21 pm

if you've ever had pilots working for you, you'll understand why joe talks to his dog....it's probably a more intelligent conversation

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 4:24 pm

86.....where did you find all those pilots that " worked "?

86583 · Post by **86583** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 5:14 pm

your right ., complaining takes up so much time and energy there's really no time to work.....

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:00 pm

To be fair though there are some who are good workers.

Especially those who are also mechanics, maybe it is the mechanic part that makes the difference?

twotter · Post by **twotter** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 9:16 am

Gee, thanks .!!

pilatus4life · Post by **pilatus4life** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:38 pm

i have worked for buffalo and left on good terms so i dont have an axe to grind! best place i ever worked except i had to live up north. if you dont want to work its not the place for you. buffalo joe is a great guy i worked hard and he bought me lunch every day he could. work hard and you will get what you deserve, i hate how people knock everythin before they try it. i would love to return but my girlfriend wouldnot allow it.

my advice, if you can deal with the north, apply, they will hire you and you will makee big $$$$$$$$

Wonderdog · Post by **Wonderdog** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:20 pm

Reply to original question.

Buffalo airways private hanger in YZF, is a place any Canadian AME would appriciate. Good work experienced people, complete shop and spares support, finacial stability and a director of maintenance.
Thier private fleet, including relevant turbine equipment, service customers Canadian wide and gives competion where other operators cannot. I hope to see a couple cargo 3's, involved in the N. Sask. mineral boom/fireseason.
Work hard, not stories being the key word here. Good luck.
Seasons Greetings to All.

jaircraft · Post by **jaircraft** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:05 pm

I also worked for Buffalo, not for the fainted heart, hard work and smarts is the only thing that most people in this company respect. Good money, some of the best mechanics I have ever worked with. I have heard alot of bad stories about Joe but I have never had a personal problem with him, always treated me good. I actually think that it is a good place for someone to get started in.

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