Good job to gain experience. - Recensione dipendente - VFR Captain presso PHI Aviation

3,0
13 ago 2019
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Large company with a good infrastructure. Rich, interesting, history. It always seems to be the standard by which other helicopter companies are measured. Mature safety culture and SMS program, but still has some room to improve. I was hired into the 206L series (VFR) in 2012. At that time, initial training was fantastic. If you're dead set on flying helicopters, it's a great place to get turbine helicopter experience in a challenging environment. Great maintenance. If you do your job in accordance with the General Operations Manual, you'll do well there. I happen to like the 14/14 schedule. It could either be viewed as a pro or con. Travel to and from work is on your own, both in terms of time and expense; this is the standard in the Gulf though. On a positive note, you can live virtually anywhere as long as you show up on time. I've known pilots who commute from Hawaii, Puerto Rico and many come from west of the Rockies.

Svantaggi

Lightship: CONSTANT changes to your plan all day long if you fly production jobs. I don't happen to mind this, but it flusters a lot of people. Long duty days, maxed out in the summer. Heavy ship (not from my experience, but it's obvious): do the same thing over, and over, and over, and over again sitting next to someone you may not like. No air conditioning in the Bell 407. It's difficult to transition to bigger aircraft from the 407, including the EC135, without previous multi-engine helicopter experience (ie you're not competitive in the job awarding process). Living conditions at the bases are not great, but acceptable. You'll always have your own bedroom with a sink and TV. You often share a bathroom with one other person. Communal living area with a kitchen and bigger TV are common. Most bases have a gym membership or an on-site gym. Offshore accommodations can be a little rough. You might share a room with several guys (snoring of course), communal showers, may not have personal internet access. You're usually fed pretty well though. The cumulative compensation over the long term is becoming much less competitive compared to helicopter jobs in other sectors and many fixed-wing jobs due to the slump in the oil and gas industry. A First Officer at a 121 major airline could easily make more money than an IFR heavy Captain at any company in the Gulf. Apples and oranges, I know, but the abundance of helicopter-to-airplane transition programs is making it hard to ignore the comparison.

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5,0
21 apr 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Hardworking environment where you have the opportunity to learn a lot if you want to do it.

Svantaggi

None that personally effect me. Long hours aren't for everyone, and get old quickly. Need to find a balance if you want to succeed.

3,0
1 lug 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Working at PHI Aviation is rewarding because of the dedicated professionals who genuinely care about one another and the quality of the work we perform. Everyone is willing to share their knowledge, lend a helping hand, and work together to ensure aircraft are maintained to the highest standards of safety and reliability. While there may be differing opinions about the work environment, it is important to recognize that management has asked employees to commit to helping grow the company. As a young MRO, we are still building our processes, expanding our capabilities, and establishing a strong foundation for long-term success. That growth requires participation, flexibility, and teamwork from everyone. By embracing change and contributing to the company’s development, we all have the opportunity to help shape an organization that will continue to grow, succeed, and provide excellent service to our customers.

Svantaggi

One area that continues to be frustrating is the disconnect between employee feedback and management action. Employees are regularly encouraged to provide ideas and suggestions on how to improve processes, efficiency, and the overall work environment. However, many feel that their input is either ignored or that decisions are ultimately made in the opposite direction of the recommendations provided. This can leave employees feeling that their experience and knowledge are undervalued, reducing morale and discouraging future participation. If management genuinely seeks employee feedback, demonstrating that suggestions are thoughtfully considered—and communicating the reasoning behind decisions when they cannot be implemented—would help build trust, strengthen engagement, and reinforce a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. A good example of this disconnect is workforce planning. Years ago, employees recommended implementing a contingency plan to hire, train, and mentor new employees in preparation for the anticipated retirement of experienced personnel. The goal was to ensure that critical knowledge and skills would be transferred before those employees left the company. Unfortunately, those recommendations were not acted upon in a meaningful way. As retirements increased, the organization faced the very challenges that had been identified years earlier. This has reinforced the perception among employees that while management encourages feedback and ideas for improvement, valuable recommendations are often overlooked until they become urgent problems. Greater collaboration and timely action on employee input would strengthen the organization and better position the MRO for long-term success. Hmmmmm…And who is this CEO? A CEO’s presence within a company plays an important role in shaping employee morale, trust, and overall engagement. When leadership is visible and actively involved in the environment, it sends a strong message that employees and their work are valued and not distant from executive-level priorities. That kind of accessibility can have a significant psychological effect—people tend to feel more secure, more motivated, and more connected to the company’s mission when they can see leadership engaging with the organization firsthand. It also helps bridge the gap between decision-making at the top and the realities of work on the floor, creating better understanding in both directions. Ultimately, consistent leadership presence reinforces a sense of stability, accountability, and shared purpose across the workforce.

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