Hmmm, I've heard the equipment and pay is good, but I've also heard from more than one person that he's not the greatest guy to work for. Know a couple guys that say they wouldn't work there no matter how good the pay.-2 driver wrote:Excellent equipment, fair pay; pilot's are expected to perform some non-flying duties but this is typical in a smaller operation. You will have a hard time finding a nicer guy to work for; just be prepared to put in an honest day's work for your day's pay. Voyage Air earns my vote!
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just clearing the trees
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Re: Courtesy Air
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KenoraPilot
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just clearing the trees
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Re: Courtesy Air
As I said, be prepared to put in an honest day's work for an honest day's pay. The general pay arrangement is a daily base plus mileage. If there is nothing scheduled for whatever your flying you have the option of coming in anyway or taking the day off. If you choose to come in and receive your base pay it is only reasonable to that you perform some sort of work in exchange for your compensation. Some drivers, particularly those with a bit of time, are averse to doing much more than fuelling and flying. Barry is particular about how many things are done, but he never expects more from anyone than he does from himself, and as the guy who signs the cheques and maintains the equipment he certainly should have the right to have a say in how things are done. He is always open to any suggestions if anyone thinks there is a better way of getting something done. I think that his excellent safety record speaks for itself. Bush flying is a diverse fraternity, and Barry has seen his share of odd characters, but he always treats everyone honestly and fairly, sometimes to his own detriment. I enjoyed my time there and would still be there if not for the incompatibility of bush flying and any kind of stable relationship. Unfortunately one love had to go, and I chose for it to be flying. That's life!!just clearing the trees wrote:Hmmm, I've heard the equipment and pay is good, but I've also heard from more than one person that he's not the greatest guy to work for. Know a couple guys that say they wouldn't work there no matter how good the pay.-2 driver wrote:Excellent equipment, fair pay; pilot's are expected to perform some non-flying duties but this is typical in a smaller operation. You will have a hard time finding a nicer guy to work for; just be prepared to put in an honest day's work for your day's pay. Voyage Air earns my vote!
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Rudder Bug
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Air Saguenay
Hello there. Air Saguenay shoud be put on the list. That's one of the good places to make money. You can fly as much as you want when based in Schefferville. The boss sucks but he pays hard workers well.
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G.N. Thompson
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Re: VIA
Voted for them, decent lot.angry inch wrote:How 'bout Vancouver Island Air?? They run a few Beach 18's and a Beaver out of Campbell River... Solid Outfit...
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oneboldbaldy
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Re: Best float operator
Young Gary Richards at Tofino Air used to run a very decent operation. He even bought breakfast for every one. The best part was that he loved to play chess between flights. I learned a lot from him. I might add that I had about 12 000 hrs on floats by then.
Re: Best float operator
Glen Tudhope of Tudhope Airways, Hudson Ontario, was the best float operator that I ever worked for. Good maintenance, good pay, excellent boss.
Drinking lots of coffee lately, at a nice safe jungle desk, wishing I were flying......
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Ballsssssss
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Re: Best float operator
River Air Limited, Kenora/Minaki ON...Green Airways, Red Lake ON, two companies with decent sized fleets.
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Life's never fair, get a helmet.
Life's never fair, get a helmet.
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cubonfloats
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Re: VIA
They have a turbine otter as well, I believe its a lease from Harbour Air.angry inch wrote:How 'bout Vancouver Island Air?? They run a few Beach 18's and a Beaver out of Campbell River... Solid Outfit...
