Randy_G Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 The last that I heard, the skiing in the Stoke will be run under Venture's OC, the main reason they bought into VHL. So I would imagine that there will be a couple of reasonable mountain guys there. They had better have some experience there, as the Stoke can have some fun weather during the winter. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTTO Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 I know a few of the Venture boys. My understanding is that one full-time guy laid off and one full-time asked to go contract. (both good guys) The pay scale will be changed in January. Sounds like the monthly will be reduced and the hourly goes up. The pilots I talked to don't sound to unhappy with the deal. I don't know if there are any changes with the engineers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted November 12, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 Hey Putz, (I sure hope that is a loving handle ) I heard from an extremely reliable sorce that lay off's were forcasted for some full timers at VHL (venture Helicopters Ltd.) not VIHL. I have talked to some of there ski and drill pilots and things don't appear as bad as they sound on this forum. However, let time be the judge of that. I personally would like to see all of these helicopter companies do well. Nobody wants to see people lose ther jobs, I don't care who you work for. Unfortunaley the industry has shown in the past that these buisness ideaologies of lowering Tarriff's to try and obtain or secure contracts with the hope of making up that profit margin sometime in the future, doesn't work ie, NMH, Peace, Okanagan, Associated to name a few. Once again, the people that pay the price are the guys trying to make a living. Heir 407, Ve gates. Ya ve shall see how zis vinter will play out.... Das Verbouden! And ya very familiar with the whole "glowing personality". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted November 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 Don't mean to prove a point but, just heard VHL Chief pilot is leaving. Time will prove it's self, once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.E. Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 I know that vhl let 3 full time pilots go after offering them contract work:just before Christmas here, due to work slowing down. They cut the rates on the other pilots after they had made the larger monthly salaries in the summer, an a low low hourly rate. Thinking that the higher monthly money would help the pilots over the slow months. It seems as though an ax is prefferable to this management team, who is sleeping with the enemy. After talking with a few of the pilots there, they are not even remotly happy with the deal or how there fellow pilots were dealt with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchwrench Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 I knew the engineers at Mustang were walking also.Their chief engineer left rotary wing altogether they said.Too many chiefs and no indians I hear...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
407 Driver Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.E. Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firehawk Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downwash Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 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!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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