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Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 9:33 am
by hertford
I saw on PCC that Air Bravo was in the midst of Layoff's

Just curious if anyone had any info on how many and for how long, Layoffs are the worst

Thanks

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 10:31 am
by Conquest Driver
Airsprint is looking for PC-12 guys out of YUL.

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 12:48 pm
by oldncold
3 in early may 1 by mutual agreement 2 by company directive. not returning . ornge air has hit (air bravo corp) bread n butter of lower cost efficent private enterprize medvac biz hard. [color=#0000FF]<snip>[/color]

Please go here - viewtopic.php?f=49&t=58636&start=100 - to continue Ornge discussion.

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 1:10 pm
by hertford
Thanks for the update OC,

so I guess for the lower timers out there you don't have any job openings? I have been seeing a lot of guys looking for work on here.

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 9:05 pm
by Rudy
That`s awful that people are getting layed off.
It`s hard for a private business to suddenly have to compete against a government backed ``non-profit``. At least it was known for a while that Ornge was going to hit Bravo`s work. I hope the affected have been applying elsewhere and working on a Plan B for some time now. The industry is picking up now so that will help a lot. Why not go fly for Ornge? Same machines operating to the same places with the same people in the back. They`d be stupid not to take you.

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Good luck.

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:55 pm
by 200Above
http://www.pilotcareercentre.com/AirCar ... px?id=1155

i just looked and it says "Employer Notes Laid Off Pilots recalled in May 2010. "

so their being recalled now?

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:32 pm
by oldncold
[color=#0000FF]<snip>[/color] as to the orginal thread glad to here the layoffs have stopped!!!! :smt040

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:24 pm
by Lost Lake
I wonder if those laid off had their $30K bonds eliminated??

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:28 pm
by Doc
Off topic? In who's opinion?
Ornge is a major cause for lay offs with Bravo. How is this off topic?????

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:36 pm
by flyinhigh
Lost Lake wrote:I wonder if those laid off had their $30K bonds eliminated??

edited, I thought the bond was refering to ornge. Bravo that dont' surprise me but 30K. Come on

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 1:14 am
by Slats
Rudy wrote:It`s hard for a private business to suddenly have to compete...

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:00 pm
by TheRedPages
The bond at Bravo is much much less than 30 K. It is a little longer than a year because it takes effect after line indoc and certification is completed, However the terms are very fair compared to other companies. FO's also have a bond but the small monetary value associated with it is to make people think twice about gaining a type rating and jumping ship right away.

Im not a fan of Training Bonds, but Bravo seems to have kept their system in line with industry practices. They also provide a great opportunity for a young pilot willing to work hard. FO's are upgraded fast and all employees gain valuable flying experience and are well compensated for their work. Medivac flying draws fire on occasion for working conditions, which sometimes get confused with company treatment of pilots. Its hard work, It takes discipline in sleep habits and more airmanship than would be expected of an airline pilot, However its a rewarding position with a solid company, a company that has and will continue to launch successful careers and provide a critical service to the people of Ontario.

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:24 am
by Lost Lake
Maybe they've changed but I saw a bond for $30k for f/o, 3 year term!!

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:33 pm
by Slappy the Squirrel
I heard it was only 3K for a year. I hope 30K was never a serious number, you can almost buy a PC-12 sim for that...

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:26 am
by Lost Lake
:oops: My bad :oops: $3k for 6 months, pro-rated for the next 6. 1 yr total. Off to the dollar store to get new glasses :rolleyes:

Re: Air Bravo layoffs?

Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:38 am
by Morav
No cash out of pocket.