Air Logistics

[TPointer]

Here is a job description sheet from Air Logistics home page. If a pilot meets the minimum job description requirements based on this sheet, will Air Logistics hire him or her as PIC or Captain? Or, does the pilot have to fly as SIC? Also, what is the exact contract pay for helicopter pilots at Air Logistics? If there are any pilots here working for Air Logistics, I would appreciate any advice or information that you can give me. Thanks for your time.

 

 

Thomas

 

 

Job Title: Helicopter Pilot

Location: NEW IBERIA LOUISIANA USA

Salary Range: 48,719-58,275

Email: Katie Coutee

 

Job Desc: Air Logistics, L.L.C. – “The Better Helicopter Company” is currently

seeking qualified and professional Helicopter Pilots.

 

Primary work schedule 7/7

 

Starting Salary $48,719.00- $58,275.00 (based on experience)

Work over pay is paid at time and a half of the daily rate

In addition to base salary Pilots are eligible and may qualify for a quarterly

Safety and Service bonus (averages $500 per quarter)

 

A complete and competitive benefits package includes:

 

Medical/Dental/Short term disability

Employee Only $17.24 per pay check (bi-weekly)

Employee + Family $81.39 per pay check (bi-weekly)

 

Other Benefits include:

 

401k Plan

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off Program

 

Minimum Application Requirements Include:

 

1000 PIC Helicopter Hours

FAA Commercial Rotorcraft

FAA Helicopter Instrument Rating

Current Class II Medical Certificate

 

In addition to the above minimum requirements all applicants must be able

to prove eligibility to work in the U.S. and be able to adhere to Air Logistics

alcohol & drug testing program. Air Logistics is an Equal Employment

Opportunity Company.

 

If you would like to be considered for a position please forward your

resume to:

 

Recruiter

4605 Industrial Dr.

New Iberia, LA 70560

Fax: 337-367-8796

Email: airlogisticsrecruiter@bristowgroup.com

 

For more information about our Company please visit our website at

http://www.bristowgroup.com/

 

Benefits: Full Benefits Package, Med./Dental, Life, STD/LTD, AD&D, 401k, Paid

Vacation/Sick leave, Uniforms, (THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO

SUPPLEMENTAL PILOTS)

 

Relocation: Potential.

[Jeff]

You obviously got that off their website. On the job ads they put on justhelicopters.com, they say that you must meet FAR 135 minimums for PIC. I meet FAR 135 PIC minimums for IFR and VFR, so I sent them a resume. When I got a reply, they said that I was not qualified for the position based on my flight times. What they don't mention in their job ads is that you have to meet FAR 135 VFR PIC minimums and all of those hours have to be in helicopters. I argued that IAW FAR 135, I meet the minimum flight hours to be qualified as PIC in helicopters, and that their ad does not accurately reflect their actual requirements. I was not interviewed and they have not changed their ads.

 

Jeff

[Collective Down!]

What they don't mention in their job ads is that you have to meet FAR 135 VFR PIC minimums and all of those hours have to be in helicopters. I argued that IAW FAR 135, I meet the minimum flight hours to be qualified as PIC in helicopters, and that their ad does not accurately reflect their actual requirements.

 

 

Same story here, verbatim... You'd think they would be more specific and save themselves the hassle of wading through "unqualified" applicants.

 

To answer the original question though, they are hiring for VFR PIC.

[Gomer Pylot]

The FAA minimums have little to do with it, because they can set their own minimums at whatever level they want. You won't win that argument, and arguing will probably decrease your chances of being hired. The ads may be misleading, but I doubt they're illegal, and even if they are, that law won't be enforced. Anyone who believes anything on Just Helicopters deserves whatever he gets, anyway. Your only real choice is to submit your resume and hope.

[Jeff]

The FAA minimums have little to do with it, because they can set their own minimums at whatever level they want. You won't win that argument, and arguing will probably decrease your chances of being hired. The ads may be misleading, but I doubt they're illegal, and even if they are, that law won't be enforced. Anyone who believes anything on Just Helicopters deserves whatever he gets, anyway. Your only real choice is to submit your resume and hope.

 

Gomer,

 

Nobody is questioning the legality of their ads. And when I said "argue", I was referring to an exchange of ideas more like a debate, not a verbal "gnashing of teeth". The point of my post was to share my personal experience and inform readers of Airlogs real minimums, despite what their ads say. Notwithstanding any prior conversations with Ms. Coutee (because those conversations were professional and on-the-level), I guarantee I can get hired there if they still have openings by the time I meet their requirements. Granted, it may be a while because I instruct part-time and the hours come slowly--very slowly.

 

Jeff

[helonorth]

TP,

I do not work for Air Log, but yes, I do think you could get hired at 1000 PIC. You could go

either way... SIC in mediums or PIC in small ships. I'm not sure ( as I said, I do not work there ) but

I suppose it's whatever they need more. Apply to all the GOM operators and you should hear

something within a few months, maybe sooner. I really don't think one company is head and

shoulders above another. As far as pay... with no offshore experience, it would probably be

in that 48k range at Air Log. PM me if you have any other questions and I will be glad to

answer if I can. Cheers. Helonorth.

[nsdqjr]

TP,

I do not work for Air Log, but yes, I do think you could get hired at 1000 PIC. You could go

either way... SIC in mediums or PIC in small ships. I'm not sure ( as I said, I do not work there ) but

I suppose it's whatever they need more. Apply to all the GOM operators and you should hear

something within a few months, maybe sooner. I really don't think one company is head and

shoulders above another. As far as pay... with no offshore experience, it would probably be

in that 48k range at Air Log. PM me if you have any other questions and I will be glad to

answer if I can. Cheers. Helonorth.

 

Nobody gets hired at Air Log for SIC positions. Regardless of hours or experience everyone starts as a small ship captain and per the union contract with the company must bid into larger ships for PIC and SIC.

[IFLY]

Do all the larger companys have unions? I must admit I'm not a fan of unions and I would prefer not to have to join one if possible.

[helonorth]

Nobody gets hired at Air Log for SIC positions. Regardless of hours or experience everyone starts as a small ship captain and per the union contract with the company must bid into larger ships for PIC and SIC.

 

Did not know that. PHI is union, yet a friend of mine got hired as a 76 SIC. I wrongly thought it

was the same at Air Log. Thanks. Helonorth.