Kenn Borek
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 11:45 am
Just wondering,
If your 3 weeks in 3 weeks out why must you relocate to Calgary?
If your 3 weeks in 3 weeks out why must you relocate to Calgary?
your the voice of reason on this site so if you say so then no one should apply unless you live in YYCDoc wrote:Then, is it really a "rotation"? Would be a great opportunity if you already live in YYC. It's not like many could afford to move there?
I pulled this right off their ad. They might wish to change the wording if it's as blueoval56 described.on a three week on/ three week off rotation
Even I didn't get that message from that....and I wrote it. I don't think it matters where you live now. Either I'm loosing it, or I have no idea where you got that notion from. Can YOU afford to move to YYC? I sure as Hell can't. Make what you will of that.sean.j wrote:your the voice of reason on this site so if you say so then no one should apply unless you live in YYCDoc wrote:Then, is it really a "rotation"? Would be a great opportunity if you already live in YYC. It's not like many could afford to move there?
That was some selective emphasizing. It's not time off i.e. vacation, it's time off rotation i.e. not rotating, but still on call if needed. The only pilots who would possibly have to move to Calgary are those who fly King Airs, and therefore could be working out of Calgary; even then, most of the Beech pilots live elsewhere.Conquest Driver wrote:I pulled this right off their ad. They might wish to change the wording if it's as blueoval56 described.on a three week on/ three week off rotation
I thought I'd seen everything. I guess not.
Was there really a point to that comment?sean.j wrote:your the voice of reason on this site so if you say so then no one should apply unless you live in YYCDoc wrote:Then, is it really a "rotation"? Would be a great opportunity if you already live in YYC. It's not like many could afford to move there?
When we get off the icefloe, we usually have something time-consuming to do. It often means Calgary for stuff. Sometimes, it means going to the icefloes at the other end of the world.nah they are put out on the ice flows in spring, some who complain are given a laptop and a link to this site so they can entertain the young with their "wisdom"
Courtesy of Abercrombiewhat would this position pay? and what are the conditions while ON rotation? do you have to pay for food etc out of these insanely expensive arctic towns or is it all part of the deal? that would be my biggest question here, not how much is it to live in yyc. also, and this is a serious question, why are they hiring direct entry? in my years in this industry, it's been my understanding Borek is not a company that likes hiring direct left-seat..........are that many ppl leaving? are there not enough FO's to upgrade?
Courtesy of Looproll"3 weeks on, 3 weeks on"
and buy your own charts
Do Kenn Borek operate any DHC-3T Otters ?Mad Flying Ace wrote:And to add to Just Curious's rant - for informational only - there are several more Beech captains in the process of doing interviews at AC and CN - weeeeee - it just never ends.
Best of luck to those who apply.
I've been here over 10 years, and the lifestyle suits me and my family just fine.
Usually you work hard, and then there's time to play hard.
Cheers
MFA
No.. They do not operate any DHC-3T's. Solely twin engine aircraft. King air 100/200, Beech 99's, Twin otters and the Basler DC-3s.Midnight Sun Flyer wrote:Do Kenn Borek operate any DHC-3T Otters ?Mad Flying Ace wrote:And to add to Just Curious's rant - for informational only - there are several more Beech captains in the process of doing interviews at AC and CN - weeeeee - it just never ends.
Best of luck to those who apply.
I've been here over 10 years, and the lifestyle suits me and my family just fine.
Usually you work hard, and then there's time to play hard.
Cheers
MFA
Can't beat the ole twotter, that Basler DC-3 have to be a nice aircraft as well.Rowdy wrote:No.. They do not operate any DHC-3T's. Solely twin engine aircraft. King air 100/200, Beech 99's, Twin otters and the Basler DC-3s.Midnight Sun Flyer wrote:Do Kenn Borek operate any DHC-3T Otters ?Mad Flying Ace wrote:And to add to Just Curious's rant - for informational only - there are several more Beech captains in the process of doing interviews at AC and CN - weeeeee - it just never ends.
Best of luck to those who apply.
I've been here over 10 years, and the lifestyle suits me and my family just fine.
Usually you work hard, and then there's time to play hard.
Cheers
MFA
MFA and JC... think they'd let me back in the twotter??![]()
This wasn't Ken Borek but Yup that is the way it was back then, I can recall when I started on the Twin Otter on floats 29 years ago, during one stretch I went 39 days with-out a scheduled day off and during one 30 day period logged over 310 hours. I was only co-joe but 40-percent of that was left seat time and sometimes flying with Captains who had no float experience other than float check on type. I enjoyed every minute of it Wouldn’t do that now but 100-150 hours per month could be like fun.Dhc6to8 wrote:Hi Guys and gals,
When I worked for Borek I was on the Twin Otter and to be straight up - I was busy enough year round that I never really had time to rotate home. I told Ambrose to keep m ebusy and he did... that meant crashing at my parents place, my brother's place, and a few buddies housed me in the spare bedroom for a couple of days when I was back in YYC... I loved every minute of it... made good money, got weird placements: rotated back from the Maldives and 5 days later I was handed tickets to YVR to fill in for somebody at the Harbour Air float base that had to take leave for family reasons... I was home long enough to have a dinner at my parent's place then Ambrose called and sent me on the first seasonal machine to the QCI's.... a great experience, that covered the world, met and worked with some of the best pilots I have ever met (as curious called them: EIP).... the rest is history... sometimes I wish I would never have given up the job with Borek... the lure of the airlines was a natural progression I guess, but truth be told some of us are sailors in our heart's and Borek is the right place to be if that is the case... now, I just watch clouds go by and brew oats in my head while flying... if you want a great job, with excellent experience potential and a guaranteed paycheck then go to Uncle Kenny... and quit bitching about having to buy charts, just pinch them from a buddy![]()
6to8
You doubing my job history? Give ole Harry H. a call and ask who his favorite co was before he retired and that will settle any doubts!This wasn't Ken Borek