West Coaster Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 Was on the phone today with a buddy who works for Great Slave Helicopters. They are looking for pilots now too and sounds like they'll take folks with 200-500 hours of heli time in whatever. Once again go there in person... ready to work. This is one of Canada's premier companies to work for. Lots of work to be had with them so long as you don't mind Arctic weather, and being based in towns you'll never ever be able to pronounce. Quote
67november Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 (edited) Say R are you trying to suck them in? GSH by everythin i've read is a good company as long as ya have the canadian creditials! Edited February 17, 2007 by 67november Quote
West Coaster Posted February 17, 2007 Author Posted February 17, 2007 Suck them in? I don't get it? And yes like you said, you have to be able to work and fly in Canada. Quote
KMWK Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 West Coaster, I go back to the Doc next week. If he clears me to fly again what would one have to do to become qualified to fly in Canada? Sorry for the stupid question, just never checked into it. Thanks, Gary Quote
West Coaster Posted February 17, 2007 Author Posted February 17, 2007 Need a work visa I'm guessing, and a Canadian conversion on your licence. No clue what the conversion consists of but there must be someone here who's done it. Quote
james28 Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 sounds cool. what kind of work and helos? do they have a website. Quote
KMWK Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 sounds cool. what kind of work and helos? do they have a website. http://www.greatslaveheli.com/ Quote
FinR Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 Does any one know of approx salary figures? What kind of jobs do they offer, year around employment or some seasonal contracts? Nothing specific on their website... Quote
West Coaster Posted February 18, 2007 Author Posted February 18, 2007 Mostly seasonal from what I understand, and no exact figures on the pay but it's on the high end of the VFR scale. You'll get good with a line fast working with GSH... lots of seismic work. My buddy joined them with about 200 hours. He spent the summer darting polar bears and bird towing, then runing his own base in Manitoba. I'd lie if I said I wasn't jealous. Quote
FinR Posted February 18, 2007 Posted February 18, 2007 (edited) Mostly seasonal from what I understand, and no exact figures on the pay but it's on the high end of the VFR scale.Thanks West Coaster. Sounds like a good place to work. Edited February 18, 2007 by FinR Quote
Ltsrope Posted February 25, 2007 Posted February 25, 2007 Does anyone know what it takes to get a Canadian work permit or work visa? Quote
Hughesy Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 I flew with GSHL last season, and I am about to depart NZ for another go up there.I had a great time and gained some valuable experience. From all I saw they seem a very good company.You Canadians have an awesome country, and if I only do one more season up there, I will never forget it. Hughesy Quote
RaymondKHessel Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 I flew with GSHL last season, and I am about to depart NZ for another go up there.I had a great time and gained some valuable experience. From all I saw they seem a very good company.You Canadians have an awesome country, and if I only do one more season up there, I will never forget it. Hughesy Hughesy, can you address the requirements for non-Canadians...do they need work permits and a conversion on thier license? does GSHL assist with getting permits and conversions? thx Quote
Marc D Posted April 14, 2007 Posted April 14, 2007 Does anyone know what it takes to get a Canadian work permit or work visa? You must convert your license. Challenging written and check ride from what I understand. Then the company has to show a lack of qualified local personel. Then they can hire you. I'm not sure to what extent they have to "show a lack of qualified local personel", but from what I've been told if you covert your license you are in. If you are serious, call a Canadian school. Marc D. Quote
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