Seismic For Sale.

[407 Driver]

Hmmmm?

-Changing payscales going into the winter.
-Too many chiefs, no injuns.
-Low rates.
-layoffs of the english speaking pilots?
-Eastern Canada Influence
-Taking over every comnpany available.
-tired old equipment (some that was bought at least?)

Sounds like they are following the CHW master plan to take over the WEST, I wonder how they got a copy of MacKay's Play-book? <_< 🙄

 

[N.O.E.]

Why can't a team come up with the winning play book. Why wouldn't you pick say a 'Scotty Bowman' over a Pat Quinn. I'm sure they will pick up good drivers for revelstoke, there should be quite a few guys looking who aren't with the Empire. There's the right play book.

 

[firehawk]

Sure there is probably enough good people out there to do the job, but is the pay right? I would'nt heli-ski if I was getting payed chicken feed it isnt a easy job.

 

[downwash]

Migawd, I love how history just goes on repeating itself until SOMEBODY gets the message and things actually change (yeah, right!).

Also, the nostalgia this thread brings up - 47's: G2, G3B1, G4 and 4A, J and J2 - who's been reading my logbook?!?

But today's tale reminds me, too much, of when Ritchie Rasmussen brought the forces of darkness out of 'La Belle Province' to dear old YEG after the Shirley apple cart was upset. But thank heaven, all the aspirants to be 'biggest and best' have gone by the board while the working class plod on, holding it all together for the next brave entrepreneur.

Kudos to the dreamer who mentioned a 'level playing field.' Dream on, my friend. Maybe when they break up this unworkable country, IF you end up with a constitution and political system worth their salt. Otherwise, hunker down, keep 'em turnin' and buy Canada Cravings Bonds!!! CTD FOR PRESIDENT!!!

 

[Hogie]

Well I hope they find some good drivers for the "Stoke" I hate to see anybody bend an aircraft. Spent a season there with VIH a few years back, Never worked so hard in my life :unsure: as for the client.... Have fun, Play safe... :down: :down: Being a western boy I feel that the eastern intruders will learn a hard lesson like many before them.... Keep your sticks on the ice boys we'll be on top at the final buzzer.

 

[407 Driver]

...so, you've been Schluennegarized? :down: and survived ! 😀 ya wolt, well done

 

[Longdog]

I have been following this thread with keen interest. I did some background looking but cannot find out whom is the owner(s) of Heli-Excel, Heli-Inter, Mustang however there is some commonality in the Director General.
If anyone out there has this info could you please reply. Additionally an Operation called was Heli-Wask was created in the same relative time frame with some of the same people involved. Does anyone know what interest they have (all the above minus Mustang) in the James Bay Project? Additionally what is the status of the James Project today.
Thanks for the info in advance> B)

 

[Big Duke 6]

Hogie, how the hell are ya? Longtime no hear. Glad to see you posting in this old hen house 😀 . GC and I will be in YLW for managers meeting's next wednesday, will call ya for a pint. 😀

Cheers RG

 

[Darkwing]

The owner of Mustang-Heli-Excel-Heli-Inter-Helicraft-and yes 60%of Venture is Benoit Allard..............

 

[XoNe]

Darkwing is correct the man with the big wallet is Benoit. As for the James Bay project which one are you talking about Longdog? (hydro or diamonds) :blink:

 

[highbladedown]

Correct Nomex…….I got the same info as you, Mustang did not have hull insurance.

Yup, Frenchwrench…… That’s what I heard as well, also lost a few others to my understanding, apprentices, Quality guy, Pilot-Engineers, and a few other AMEs, and stopped using outside AMO’s to supplement staff shortages. I think they only have 1 AME from the original days and I understand he is run off his feet. Rumor has it that they brought in a Chief from one of the owners other companies because the in-house non-speaking French guys were not good enough. Plus I heard they were looking for a bobble head Chief to get along with management. ………just rumor.

 

[407 Driver]

60% of Venture? I heard 45% ? BIG difference in control depending on which one!

 

[Longdog]

Thank you all for the info. Frenchwrench got your Email and I appreciate it. As for the Venture operation the word on the street as of Thursday he now has about 100% worth. Have a good weekend al B)

 

[407 Driver]

Where did Steve go? early retirement?

 

[Big Duke 6]

Heard he was going to run Alpine's Golden base and there seismic division. NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!