dimit Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 It's -12C this morning, the muskegs are frozen, along with the mosquitos, black flies and horse flies. The last of the needles are off the larches, and the snow covering N Alberta gives a clean, pure look. Today is the last flying day of my contract for this year... My sweetheart had some health issues this summer and my employer was awesome about time off, so while I'm growing tired of N Alberta summers, I'll be back again next year. If I were looking for work elsewhere, though, this certainly seems to be the time to be dropping off resumes! In my 11 years flying I've never seen such a demand for pilots, let alone in the autumn. I know that oil and mineral prices are fuelling exploration. Contrails and other customer requirements are pinching off the flow of new pilots. What are the other factors leading to such an early hiring season? D Mitten 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphibious Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 -18c this morning in keg river. I want another job in the tropics. seen any want adds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlandsalot Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 -18c this morning in keg river. I want another job in the tropics. seen any want adds? +39c with 100% humidity in the jungle today..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bag swinnger Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 A pleasant +24c at 5500 ft here in Kenya today. Just a comfortable temp for doors open ops. Oh and we don't have any vacancies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Only -30 here in Inuvik... Nice for an early November morn... Cheers H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batiskaf Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 A pleasant +24c at 5500 ft here in Kenya today. Just a comfortable temp for doors open ops. Oh and we don't have any vacancies. Nice EC 130 photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK355 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 36 degrees here in the middle of Borneo with 95% humidity. Amphibious, I'll happily trade with you for the cold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 "If I were looking for work elsewhere, though, this certainly seems to be the time to be dropping off resumes! In my 11 years flying I've never seen such a demand for pilots, let alone in the autumn." Getting back on topic, How much of this demand is companies replacing crews that have jumped ship or went looking for greener pastures? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 That's exactly what's happening. The companies that treated their crew like crap over the last few years are now paying the price. There is no increase in work. Nice *** kissing effort though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphibious Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 36 degrees here in the middle of Borneo with 95% humidity. Amphibious, I'll happily trade with you for the cold! Deal! I grew up in 45-50c +95% humidity, bliss. N-reg gig? This morning: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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