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Unfortunately, Millenia is no longer at GP. I did some looking into this. I am just curious as to where I could train if I take a job based out of these cities...

I've decided to take a Patch job again and work and fly in my time off. Unfortunately this is the only feasible way for me to pay for my license. I guess the question is two-fold, Are there any schools in the GP or Fort St. John area? And has anyone else worked and built their hours this way? Ok Three questions How long did it take? Thanks in advance Mike

I am in Ontario. Can I use this program to go to BC. One counsellor says NO, others say YES. Anyone do this?

Hello all, I am in the process of trying to secure some funding through HRDC. I am hoping to get half or a significant portion. Without the funding, I won't be able to go for a few years or not at all otherwise. It's been said on here that I should get some letters from operators mentioning the state of the industry and if they would offer a job to a lowtime pilot etc. (any suggestions on what else I should ask would be appreciated) I was just wondering if anyone on here could help me out with names of companies known to hire lowtimers? In that, I mean even pushing a broom and cleaning toilets to start. Also, would companies be receptive to this sort of thing? I can't afford to travel to BC/AB and start banging on doors. I would love to!!! Believe me, when I finish school, I will. I know that this is probably not the best way, but I will probably send letters to the companies I am interested in, hoping they reply.. I just don't have the budget to get out there and do that road trip right now. Any suggestions or advice/knowledge you could offer would be greatly appreciated Thanks Duf Feel free to PM me if you wish not to post PS I'll clean your toilet if you help me!!!!

Thanks fellas, keep em coming. Does anyone know a contact within AES that I could ask about that letter? How about a link to that TC info?I am canvassing the site but no luck so far..

Reminds me of Roughest Neck Around by Corb Lund.. I was Softest Neck Around all winter

Hello, I am (finally) in the process of dealing with HRDC to secure funding for training. It's a long shot but I have been offered a pretty good deal in the past, but had to refuse. I am applying for my full commercial license, so I have heard from the horses mouth that they have fully funded students in the past. I have plenty of oil and gas experience. the counsellor I had and interview with today, told me I should gear my proposal towards a career in aviation within oil and gas and touch on my experience. I just wouldnt mind some advice on the do's and don't's of this process from folks who know. Thanks in Advance

Had a customs agent, quiz (interogate) me on marijuana and my possible invlovement with it at the North Portal at North Dakota, because I had hemp lip balm in my coat pocket and a pack of matches from a hemp shop under the seat of car. These guys treated me like the Taliban.. and the young guy was real eager to get his finger in my bum.. NO JOKE. It was awful. You can imagne the conversation I had with myself about America all the way to Ontario

Genuinely interested.. Just bringing this one to the top again

That's still pretty sweet. But I'd be cursing the strength of the Canadian dollar right now :shock:

Well done Hurler! There was an 8 BILLION dollar surplus in the Ei fund last year. Have at 'Er!!!

Watched someone doing hover training today at GSLH Springbank in a 500. Also noticed a Porsche Cayenne parked in the VIP spot out fron of the office. Owner or Student??

I checked out Bighorn personally last spring. I was real impressed and added them to my short list of potential schools. The big cheese showed me around and was very honest and professional.

Just curious...

Guilty of a fathead as wel. Great thread folks. Now I know for sure who you are... W Squared---It's MD from USL. Get in Touch!!! PS. He really does have a melon that would deliver a mean liverpool kiss