low time pilot jobs in the arctic

[SAA340-600]

Hello folks
I was just wondering if there are bush pilot jobs in the arctic and around nunavut. I am a low time pilot and i would like to fly there for a few years. anyone can tell me how things work up there?
thank you very much for your suggestions


cheers

[Ref Plus 10]

Not so much of your typical "Bush" pilot job, but as a low time guy, I can't imagine wanting to fly around Nunavut on your own, with what would presumably be a first job. However, there are certainly excellent opportunities to fly 2 crew with people who have been around for a while and know a thing or two. Great way to learn. if you get the chance, jump on it

['effin hippie]

Borek/Aklak/Unaalik
Adlair
Keewatin Air
Summit Air
Air Nunavut

All take low-time FO's or start you on the ramp (oh no! my pride! my pride!). And operate where there's polar bears.

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[Hoov]

Air Tindi

[SAA340-600]

ay ay ay ..ramp work!!! For 2 crew would you need the IATRA and IFR? guessing so
how long ramp work usually last..
pardon my last of knowledge on this stuff.

cheers

[Rowdy]

You only need the IATRA for machines over 12.5

All the companies mentioned are good. Borek/aklak/unaalik does not really have ramp guys..

Best of luck in your search

[ever]

Try North-Wright Air in Norman Wells, have everything from 172's -Islanders -Twin otters. They also have several different types of Operations, wheels, floats and ski's. Perfect company for the up and comer.

[Chuck Ellsworth]

Perfect company for the up and comer.

Do they require the pilot to put up cash before you get the job?

[ever]

Negative, no money up front.

[Chuck Ellsworth]

How does this work then.

Found this in the employment forum.

North-Wrong Keeps $350 off every cheque for 30 months, then pays you out.

They give you a bonus cheque of $10,500.00 if you stay two and a half years?

[Highflyinpilot]

Please tell me that is not factual, If it is that is some bull%^&*.

350$ off every check, That would never work in most other industries, Why does it work in the aviation world.

So if it is in fact 350$ every check, and sya you get paid twice a month, that is 700$ a month, Ouch.

[young grasshopper]

I wonder if North Wright still REQUIRES a college diploma to work the ramp? Funny how the industry can change in a couple of years!

[Chuck Ellsworth]

I wonder if North Wright still REQUIRES a college diploma to work the ramp? Funny how the industry can change in a couple of years!

If they do and they have people working under that mindset it does not say much for the value of getting an education......

......a diploma to work the ramp....what do they require to fly one of their airplanes a doctorate?

[ever]

the original question was a low timer wanting to fly in the arctic for a few years. North-Wright is a good place to get your start, If you put your head down and go to work you'll be a twin turbine captain in a few years. And yes they take 250 bucks off a month, and after a few years you get a nice fat paycheque to do whatever you want with. Youll save alot of money on housing beacuse it is provided....You do not need a college diploma to work at NWA, years ago the guys with diplomas got preference because...well why not....if you have 0 time you will be on the flight line alot faster than the majority of northern companies, you'll also progress alot quicker into the left seat (only when ready though).....recent pay raises have made NWA very competive.....so if you want to be in the arctic, and not afraid of hard work, North-Wright is a very good place to be.

[Chuck Ellsworth]

What is their pay scale for different airplanes?

[SAA340-600]

Thanks for the replies, I will check out this Wright Company..sounds like a good place,,buck 72, islander and otters.
About education, is a university degree still as worthless as it is in the city as it is up north? hehe

cheers

[ever]

55K a year to start for twin turbine captains Plus mileage....6 weeks paid vacay, housing provided.

[Red Line]

Have they started paying interest on the 3.5 year bond?

[Red Line]

I like their paint-jobs by the way.

[C-FABH]

I wonder if North Wright still REQUIRES a college diploma to work the ramp? Funny how the industry can change in a couple of years!

Call 'em and find out!

[young grasshopper]

Call 'em and find out!

No thanks - I'm happy where I'm at.

[ever]

"Have they started paying interest on the 3.5 year bond?"

I dont think its considered a bond, and no Interest. Hows the east redline?

[frozen solid]

Might as well look around Yellowknife too, there are two operators of twin otters there. If you want some "bush" time, you could do worse than to fly in the right seat of a twin oyster on skis and floats. There's certainly nothing wrong with checking out North-wright but why not do some snooping around in Yellowknife too? It's a nice place to live, except it's expensive. I recommend the twin otter for a first job if you like having adventures. That plane can do things you won't believe until you've seen it, you can learn a lot about flying.