5Lgreenback Posted May 13, 2007 Report Posted May 13, 2007 I may be starting my first rotary wing apprenticeship experience with Canadian Air-Crane. Just wondering if anybody has any experience out there with them or knows anybody who has? How the company is to work for etc or any information at all? I realize the pay is well...frankly awful (I made more working on fixed wing in a heated hangar). But I am hoping that the learning experience might make up for that? Any honest input would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote
picapart Posted May 13, 2007 Report Posted May 13, 2007 Well ... don't fall off and read the books ,read them like there a novel. learn the systems and where everthing is located and you'll be off to a good start. you'll also find the engineers will show you more if your switched on and self motovated. Quote
Helilog56 Posted May 13, 2007 Report Posted May 13, 2007 I may be starting my first rotary wing apprenticeship experience with Canadian Air-Crane. Just wondering if anybody has any experience out there with them or knows anybody who has? How the company is to work for etc or any information at all? I realize the pay is well...frankly awful (I made more working on fixed wing in a heated hangar). But I am hoping that the learning experience might make up for that? Any honest input would be appreciated. Thanks. Well....it may start out with low wages, but without a doubt, the engineers at CAC are the highest paid in the industry....you have to start somewhere. It is a fast paced, high production atmosphere where hard work is standard, some make it, some don't. And, it's not all logging...... fires, and construction also, and on a global basis . Make of it what "you" want (wimps need not apply).... Quote
5Lgreenback Posted May 13, 2007 Author Report Posted May 13, 2007 Thanks for the replies. Picapart, by "dont fall off and read the books" I assume you meant don't fall off the helicopter ? And obviously read the manuals. Im looking forward to the experience. On a side note anyone know what type of tool bag/box would be best to bring into the bush? I was told most the guys out there use tool bags as opposed to boxes? Quote
Helilog56 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Posted May 15, 2007 5LG.......yes, the tool bag is easier to pack, and also use around the a/c, especially when climbing on and off it. The service pods have a lot of specialty tools also....so ask G.G or G.L. on what basics you may need. Cheers, and hopefully I'll see you on our ship (Lucy). Quote
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