How are the float employers doing this season?

CFMartin · Post by **CFMartin** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:27 am

Just curious as I have been out of the loop for a little bit, but was wondering how did the float employers have done at finding drivers, and how the drivers have done at finding good jobs this summer...

xsbank · Post by **xsbank** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 12:16 pm

Judging by how few the postings are on this site compared to a month ago I'd say most are pretty busy!

Rowdy · Post by **Rowdy** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:20 pm

Pretty much all the guys I know with float time have jobs. Well.. cept for myself!

Anyone need a driver? 300 on floats and around 70 in a DHC-2

i'll be good in about 2 weeks or so!!

Tofino air need anyone?

zero · Post by **zero** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:34 am

Try using the phone, Mike.

Seems to be a few float ops on the coast short of experienced guys, us included.

Rowdy · Post by **Rowdy** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:51 am

Check remarks

someguy · Post by **someguy** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:22 pm

Pretty much all the guys I know with float time have jobs. Well.. cept for myself!

Rowdy, you had a job, a pretty good one too with a very respectable operator with great equipment. They won't take you back? The owner has over 3 decades in the area and knows that area better than anyone. His training standards are second to none. You have been making several posts on this forum regarding several topics, you have even made a little video of your career and posted a heroing tale on Facebook of your ordeal. However I have yet to hear you take any responsibility for what happened or offer any explanation. I can understand memory loss of the event and I can appreciate not wanting to say anything untill an investigation is complete. If nothing else I'm curious as to what you learned from your experience. If we can learn from this and possibly prevent it from happening to someone else that would be a good thing.

Rowdy · Post by **Rowdy** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:50 pm

someguy: a little offtopic in the job forum. However..

I had pretty much walked into my dream job. Fantastic operator, great machines, beautiful area, flying some truly amazing and interesting people around on the coast. Maintenance was handled by the in house AME who I could only describe as the most generous, hardworking and likeable guy. The other pilot also downright amazing and we shared quite a few stories and smiles during my all to short tenure. The owner as you know is a fantastic person and took amazingly good care of me throughout the entire run and I still feel downright sick about what had happened. I still am waiting to wake up from this bad dream and go back there and continue on.. but thats just not a possibility.

There are many reasons why I choose not to discuss any of this on a public forum. Not only is it emotionally difficult and certain bits and pieces not clear in my mind. But also out of respect for my employer and my family members who do happen to read the board. I know what went wrong. I've learned a great deal in the process and I plan on using it to continue on with a very safe and interestng career in aviation from here on out.

And as with any accident of this nature. As PIC I'm 100% responsible and have never said otherwise nor pointed a finger at anyone else, there is no need to mislead or hide anything. It's all there. I am at fault and am trying to accept that. I now live with the reprocussions of my decisions and reactions during those short few moments for the rest of my life. Not only the physical limitations but the mental impact as well. Its not all that easy my friend. I came within milimeters of being paralyzed and even closer to not existing. Thats a tough cookie to swallow and very few people can understand unless they've been there.

someguy · Post by **someguy** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 4:44 pm

Thanks Rowdy, I appreciate your honesty. Here's to a speedy recovery. Good luck in the future.

Rudder Bug · Post by **Rudder Bug** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:18 pm

That's a wonderful post Mike!

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:24 pm

And remember folks...there but for the grace of God go I....

Doc · Post by **Doc** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:53 pm

And I

zero · Post by **zero** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:13 pm

I have to agree with "someguy".

Some of the comments made by yourself and and your ambitions lead me to believe you're a bit naive and don't consider the seriousness of what you do, a consequence of your tender age and a new trade. Especially if what was said about your video on "facebook" is true, I wouldn't know having never visited the website. This is a career which could last 40 yrs, not some part time gig you can jump in and out of without repercussions...give it some time and I'm sure you'll be back in the saddle living the dream.

roundenginesmakemyday · Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:49 pm

Great post Rowdy. Now get back atter!!! Best of luck to you!

Round.

raven54 · Post by **raven54** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:32 pm

Just look for a job the old fashioned way, I'm sure there are many pilots out there that have cartwheeled an airplane and have lived to talk about it. There are a couple where I work and no one holds it against them. Just fire off the resumes and be ready ready to move, lots of work out there for someone willing to go get it.