Barrick Gold ad

[JohnnyHotRocks]

https://ca.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=4d02 ... 8cm2fq1ege

Looks like the have lowered their minimums considerably from previous job ads.
Good job from what I understand but you will never be home.

[schnitzel2k3]

Heard the same. Really like the guys there. Would be very tempted to reapply but think I've got my eye on a very particular FD *cough cough* Scotia.

Waiting for their next window on the 2KS.

S.

[JohnnyHotRocks]

When they hiring the third on the 2000?

[schnitzel2k3]

Hah probably never.

One can dream. I like where I am - so absolutely no rush. Whenever they start hiring hopefully I'm ready to make a switch.

Are they only rocking two on the 2K - I imagined they had four. I know that was supposed to be the busy machine vs the 7X.

When they hiring the third on the 2000?

S.

[JohnnyHotRocks]

My friend was hired as the second guy. He thought they were hiring another last winter but I haven't spoke to him in a while. He seems to be extremely happy there.

[schnitzel2k3]

My friend was hired as the second guy. He thought they were hiring another last winter but I haven't spoke to him in a while. He seems to be extremely happy there.

I've heard nothing but great things, both with Scotia, Onex, and Barrick.

I'm partial to the Dassault family of jets vs Gulfstream so that must be where my bias plays in hehe.

S.

[JohnnyHotRocks]

I hear that top secret company next to Barrick is really good too

[schnitzel2k3]

That wouldn't happen to be the one with the Gulfs and multi branded tails would it?

S.

[JohnnyHotRocks]

No that is the next office over

[schnitzel2k3]

See that's the problem with being on the north end - super disconnected from the 140% over capacity hangar situation there in the midfield lol

May'be not that disconnected - first I heard of a secret FD hiding in the hallways of the Skyservice hangar.

What's the secret handshake?

S.

[JohnnyHotRocks]

It's a secret

[schnitzel2k3]

Touché mon ami, touché...

S.

[CL-Skadoo!]

Is there some sort of schedule associated with the work? Or very much on call?

[schnitzel2k3]

I know for sure when you are on, it's on call - but not sure about schedule. I know they have multiple crews per jet, but how the rotation works out, not quite sure.

All Johnny and I know is guys really enjoy it. Talking with one of the main guys there, he lives for the trips, loves being busy and seeing the world. While family is important, home life is not a high priority. I am paraphrasing.



S.

[JohnnyHotRocks]

I have heard that the pilots spend alot of time on the airlines, deadheading to meet the airplanes.

[schnitzel2k3]

At least they fly in business. Good points.

S.

[NovaBoy]

My friend was hired as the second guy. He thought they were hiring another last winter but I haven't spoke to him in a while. He seems to be extremely happy there.

I've heard nothing but great things, both with Scotia, Onex, and Barrick.

I'm partial to the Dassault family of jets vs Gulfstream so that must be where my bias plays in hehe.

S.

Hard to beat a Falcon with an Easy II set up.

[CL-Skadoo!]

I know for sure when you are on, it's on call - but not sure about schedule. I know they have multiple crews per jet, but how the rotation works out, not quite sure.

All Johnny and I know is guys really enjoy it. Talking with one of the main guys there, he lives for the trips, loves being busy and seeing the world. While family is important, home life is not a high priority. I am paraphrasing.

S.

Thanks for the info on that, exactly what I needed to hear.

[schnitzel2k3]

My friend was hired as the second guy. He thought they were hiring another last winter but I haven't spoke to him in a while. He seems to be extremely happy there.

I've heard nothing but great things, both with Scotia, Onex, and Barrick.

I'm partial to the Dassault family of jets vs Gulfstream so that must be where my bias plays in hehe.

S.

Hard to beat a Falcon with an Easy II set up.

When I was down doing Gulf training in DFW the guys would brag non stop about the Falcons. I had no idea how good they were until I compared the sims back to back. After flying the Gulfs for a while I can only imagine if they are anywhere near the differences in the sim - they must be pretty spectacular IRL - the Falcons that is.

They're on my bucket list. 50, 2K, 900, 7X - I'm not picky

S.

[schnitzel2k3]

I know for sure when you are on, it's on call - but not sure about schedule. I know they have multiple crews per jet, but how the rotation works out, not quite sure.

All Johnny and I know is guys really enjoy it. Talking with one of the main guys there, he lives for the trips, loves being busy and seeing the world. While family is important, home life is not a high priority. I am paraphrasing.

S.

Thanks for the info on that, exactly what I needed to hear.

I hope I haven't persuaded you not to apply. Please apply, interview with the guys, and let them tell you what it is all about.

My info in 2nd hand - and that tends to be misinterpreted.

I'd rather you have it come direct to you.

S.

[CL-Skadoo!]

I know for sure when you are on, it's on call - but not sure about schedule. I know they have multiple crews per jet, but how the rotation works out, not quite sure.

All Johnny and I know is guys really enjoy it. Talking with one of the main guys there, he lives for the trips, loves being busy and seeing the world. While family is important, home life is not a high priority. I am paraphrasing.

S.

Thanks for the info on that, exactly what I needed to hear.

I hope I haven't persuaded you not to apply. Please apply, interview with the guys, and let them tell you what it is all about.

My info in 2nd hand - and that tends to be misinterpreted.

I'd rather you have it come direct to you.

S.

Quite the opposite! Although I'm in a really good place right now with my flight department, it might be nice to get back into ocean jumping again. I certainly do miss it and I don't have the home constraints that most do. If it can be done with a little bit of kindness on the scheduling end of things it could be a great fit. 35-40 hours per month seems respectable if there is some time off you can bank on every so often.

[schnitzel2k3]

Thanks for the info on that, exactly what I needed to hear.

I hope I haven't persuaded you not to apply. Please apply, interview with the guys, and let them tell you what it is all about.

My info in 2nd hand - and that tends to be misinterpreted.

I'd rather you have it come direct to you.

S.

Quite the opposite! Although I'm in a really good place right now with my flight department, it might be nice to get back into ocean jumping again. I certainly do miss it and I don't have the home constraints that most do. If it can be done with a little bit of kindness on the scheduling end of things it could be a great fit. 35-40 hours per month seems respectable if there is some time off you can bank on every so often.

I wish you the best of luck - you sound like you'd be a great fit.

S.

[Speedalive]

Man, flying for Barrick Gold is the dream! Flying a Falcon would be amazing too. I envy all of you who get to fly these machines. How long does it take, on average, to get to a stage in your career where you’d be considered for these positions? From what I understand, you’d need 5000+ hours at a minimum to be looked at. Is this correct?

Ever since my class did a tour of the Sunwest Aviation hangar and their fleet here in YYC (Even got to step inside their gorgeous Falcon 900!), I’ve been hooked on the idea of becoming a corporate pilot. I love the idea of travelling the world and going to cool places that the airlines wouldn’t get you to. It would be neat to meet the successful people in the back as well

[schnitzel2k3]

It's pretty quick nowadays - best bet is to direct your energy on the charter side of the industry as soon as able to build the time, and appropriate experience. Airlining at the regionals will help with total time, but transitioning off a schedule can be a challenge some aren't willing to accept.

Actually - a great spot whether short term or for the long haul is Air Sprint. Bases west and east, lots of different aircraft. Company is very open, and that type of flying can lead you to meet lots of important individuals who down the road can help you get to a corporate FD - if that still is your goal at that point in time.

You'd be surprised - while experience (hours) helps, a lot of it is personality. If you can shake hands with those that matter, drink a coffee over a good conversation, that makes up for a lot of total experience. What most corporate pilots want in the cockpit with them is someone that they can socialize with at their destination. They spend a fair amount of their life on the road with only one or two crew members. The bigger the jet, the farther you go. Sitting in an office no bigger than a walk-in closet, personality is a must.

Keep that PMA (positive mental attitude), and watch lots of stand-up, Archer, Family Guy, Simpsons. The perfectly timed joke can make the difference on a 12 hour overnight leg. At least those are the guys and girls I like to fly with once I ascertain they aren't a complete block of rot wood.

Best of luck in your endeavours brother, fly safe.

S.

[CL-Skadoo!]

It's pretty quick nowadays - best bet is to direct your energy on the charter side of the industry as soon as able to build the time, and appropriate experience. Airlining at the regionals will help with total time, but transitioning off a schedule can be a challenge some aren't willing to accept.

Actually - a great spot whether short term or for the long haul is Air Sprint. Bases west and east, lots of different aircraft. Company is very open, and that type of flying can lead you to meet lots of important individuals who down the road can help you get to a corporate FD - if that still is your goal at that point in time.

You'd be surprised - while experience (hours) helps, a lot of it is personality. If you can shake hands with those that matter, drink a coffee over a good conversation, that makes up for a lot of total experience. What most corporate pilots want in the cockpit with them is someone that they can socialize with at their destination. They spend a fair amount of their life on the road with only one or two crew members. The bigger the jet, the farther you go. Sitting in an office no bigger than a walk-in closet, personality is a must.

Keep that PMA (positive mental attitude), and watch lots of stand-up, Archer, Family Guy, Simpsons. The perfectly timed joke can make the difference on a 12 hour overnight leg. At least those are the guys and girls I like to fly with once I ascertain they aren't a complete block of rot wood.

Best of luck in your endeavours brother, fly safe.

S.

Yea, you need to come work with us.