Not-A-Pilot Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Hello, vertical reference forum folks Im an Experinced Wildland Fire Helitack Crew member whos looking for a heli-tech position assisting the National Science foundation in Antarctica for their 2019 summer flying season. Ive been searching for information and have been running into dead-ends so I figured Id try I specific Helicopter forum hoping to make contact with someone in the know. What Ive discovered/Know so far from my own slutheing: Most recently as of 2018; The Antarctic contract was flown by PHI. They hired to assist with cargo and Slingloads positions they referred to as Heli-techs (Old job posting link below)https://phihelico.hirecentric.com/jobs/137093.html#apply_now As of 2019, The contract was up for bid and was won by Air Center Helicopters international. They were awarded the contact the 26th of April this year(link Below)https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=fd959704ef9cfea89ccf28b829d42a1a&tab=core&_cview=0 Ive contacted ACHI looking for information via email almost 8 times now since April 26th and have yet to receive a response. I understand they are a big company and I am small potatoes; but Im hoping to find definite information about wether or not they will be offering similar positions as all Antarctic contractors have done in the past. I did get information from a ACHI pilot via a reddit page whom said he figured they were only looking at hiring A&Ps, but it really didnt sound like he was directly involved in the new Antarctic program. And to conflict even more Ive heard through the Helitack grapevine that a representative of ACHI was emailing folks last year seeking interest in heli-tech positions- But Ive yet to track down anyone with real contact information. I know this is an Extremely long post, but Im running out of avenues to try to uncover information from. Thanks anyone reading, any information is appreciated. *Would have posted this in the career forum, but I figured it seemed pretty dead since the last post said November 2018* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500E Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Would you want to work for a Co that has such poor interpersonal skills, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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