Heliman007 Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 There is a lot of discussion about one GOM operator or the other but not much comparing the three big ones - PHI, Bristow, and Era. Anyone out there have experience at more than one of the above companies? What did you like, what didn't you like? If you had an offer from all three, which one would you accept? Why? Any information from those with experience at one or multiple would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Quote
C of G Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 For starters, they all have different uniforms... Quote
gary-mike Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 I like the paint scheme on Era birds I don't have personal experience but, I have talked to an Era pilot. He may be biased but he is happy there. He says they have good benefits and opportunity to move up in the company. He said that from what he has heard PHI many times hires from the outside for their big twins instead of moving up their current employees. All here say on my part, anyone want to confirm if this is fact or rumor? Quote
C of G Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 I can confirm that Era has a great paint scheme. 2 Quote
Gomer Pylot Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 PHI has the best paint scheme, by far. Out over the water, in rather poor vis, you can see the yellow birds far better than you can white, or especially Air Dog's white/blue, which blend in very well, making them almost impossible to see. I've had Air Log come by me and never saw them at all, just got the alert from TCAS, knew they were less than a mile away, and couldn't see them because they were the same color as the water, especially when there were whitecaps. I HATE Air Log's paint scheme because of that. Era's isn't a lot better. At least you can see PHI coming. And that's my primary criterion for judging a paint scheme. Quote
C of G Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Gomer, wanna comment on the old Taylor Energy paint scheme? Quote
Flying Pig Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 I see a PHI EMS helicopter where I am once in a while. That is a great paint scheme for high visibility when you are flying. The helicopter I fly is forest green and gold. Great colors for a helicopter that does SAR in the mountains! Quote
Five0 Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 From what I've read in the past, the hiring process among all of the GOM operators seems to be quite similar. But how about the training? Is it pretty much the same and what is the usual duration? Many thanks! Five0 Quote
Gomer Pylot Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 CofG, I don't think I want to comment on Taylor Energy at all. 1 Quote
Pohi Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 I'm looking to pick somebodys brain that works (or worked) for Bristow. A PM would be great. Thanks Quote
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