Vulcan

[KSUPILOT]

Any one know much about this seattle operator?

 

[banned username 2]

Any one know much about this seattle operator?

Aren't they the operation of one of the McCaw brothers? If it is the one with the G-IV and the Global Express, I know they work like dogs and are on the road a LOT...

 

[imacdog]

I believe they are. Also looks like they are still flying the Twin Otter around.

 

[User546]

One of their pilots lurks frequently on this board... he should be able to answer your questions for you.

 

[Spooky 1]

Straight poop

Vulcan, Inc. aka Vulcan Flight Management is the sole property of Paul Allen. Operates two B757's. one GV, one BB700, one Twin Otter on floats, one F5B, one Alpha Jet, five helicopters. They might work like dogs at McCaw, but not the case at VFM. Great operation! Good people! Well run!

 

[KSUPILOT]

does anyone know if they are hiring and what they look for?

 

[psysicx]

How often do they hire helo drivers and can you be dual rated? I was thinking of posting the link on APTAP.

 

[Spooky 1]

How often do they hire helo drivers and can you be dual rated? I was thinking of posting the link on APTAP.

First of all. Don't know the pay. QOL is questionable simply because you are on yachts in far off oceans of the world for extended periods. Rotor guys do not fly the fixed wing with one exception. Applicatns need serious experience in either boat work or offshore platforms. Fairly high turnover for just the reasons stated. MD900 and S76C+ are the machines. Also prefer an A&P simply because you are the mechanic when you are aboard the yacht. (Have to RR the blades on the MD900's when underway) S76 has a blade fold kit.

 

[BizAvFA]

What is the story on how to get in the Flight Attendant door? Do you talk to CP or CFA?

 

[psysicx]

How often does he use that yacht?

 

[Spooky 1]

How often does he use that yacht?

Don't know how to answer this other than to say it's none of your business or mine either.

 

[Otter]

Believe he has more than one, as with most, just because he is not there does not mean the helo guy is not out there with the crew.

 

[Spooky 1]

Believe he has more than one, as with most, just because he is not there does not mean the helo guy is not out there with the crew.

I would guess that might be true.

 

[psysicx]

I didn't know that it was that big of a secret. Plus who is going to mess with the Navy Seals he hires. Also what is the point of having a 757 for personel use? He is single but probably has an entourage. Also didn't someone say he flies his family around?

 

[Gulfstream 200]

psy,

Billionaires tend to want privacy.

Someone posting info about how often and where his boss may use his yacht could have a limited career at his place of employment.

I guess what Im saying is dont ask stupid questions.

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[Spooky 1]

psy,

Billionaires tend to want privacy.

Someone posting info about how often and where his boss may use his yacht could have a limited career at his place of employment.

I guess what Im saying is dont ask stupid questions.

.

Thank you Gulfstream 200?

Spooky 1

 

[English]

psy,


I guess what Im saying is dont ask stupid questions.

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Read that again and again and...

 

[psysicx]

I never asked where his yacht is. And I don't think he has to worry about privacy. I doubt someone could even get close enough to bother him. 9 out of 10 if you saw him at a gas station you wouldn't know who he is.

 

[banned username 2]

I guess what Im saying is dont ask stupid questions.

But, but, but... I thought there was no such thing as stupid questions???

 

[AA717driver]

But, but, but... I thought there was no such thing as stupid questions???

Welllll... I guess we'll just have to make a rule change. It's the "Physicx Amendment". TC

 

[banned username 2]

Welllll... I guess we'll just have to make a rule change. It's the "Physicx Amendment". TC

ROFLMAO!

 

[psysicx]

What does ROFLMAO mean?

 

[Huskyfan]

But, but, but... I thought there was no such thing as stupid questions???

There is no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people who ask questions.

 

[pilotmiketx]

Why is it people always want to know what the boss is up to? People are always asking me "Did you fly Him today?" "Did He have a meeting?" "Did you take him to the boat?" Who the hell cares? How is your life going to be impacted by my answering your stupid nosy questions? Discretion is part of my job description. My family doesn't even know what my boss is doing or where he is most of the time. Sometimes I'll tell them after the fact (or more like I won't deny it if they read it in the paper.) I get paid the same to fly regardless of who, if anyone is on board.

Sorry for the rant, felt the need to unload.

 

[Spooky 1]

For those of you who are interested in yachts, and I guess I am one of them simply because they tend to be some of the most beautiful man made creations out there, there is a web site called yachtspotters.com. Sort of a yachty's version of airliners.com. There is also a service not unlike FlightExplorer.com that will let you follow your own yacht as it moves around the world.

 

[G100driver]

What does ROFLMAO mean?

Did anyone else catch the irony in this????

 

[Gulfstream 200]

If there is anyone on this board I would like to meet, its psysicx.

 

[Dangerkitty]

What does ROFLMAO mean?

Its an abbreviation asking about pay and QOL. I am suprised you of all people didn't know that.

 

[HawkerF/O]

Now I'm ROFLMAO. You know, in terms of how much flying I am doing. Oh my, LMAO. Anyways, thanks Danger for clearing that up, some professionals just don't keep up with all the new technical jargon and lingo, and that's too bad, cause they are really missing out on all this new technology.

Its an abbreviation asking about pay and QOL. I am suprised you of all people didn't know that.

 

[g159av8tor]

Just for fun...

What does ROFLMAO mean?

ROFLMAO

1. (Internet) rolling on the floor laughing my ass (arse) off, an extended form of ROFL formed by the combining with LMAO; used to indicate great amusement at something read on in a discussion group, etc.

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