We completed the first atlantic crossing in the N756DS (Diamond DA40) on Wednesday and arrived to Helsinki-Malmi. There will be a presentation about the trip in SIL-luokka Helsinki-Malmi later. I will let you know more about it when I know more details and have prepared the presentation. If you are a reporter in a newspaper or magazine and want to write a story about our not so ordinary adventure, feel free to contact me karoliina dot t dot salminen at gmail dot com.

We received the ferry flight training from Edward Carlson.

We want to do the trip again also, if you are looking for inexpensive ferrying from USA to Finlandm or to any other European country via Denmark/Opmas, I am glad to inform that the Danish VAT will work still to next summer as followings: if you buy aircraft this year before the end of the year and complete all the agreements, according to Opmas, the plane can still benefit from the Danish VAT if it is ferried on the first half of 2019. We would be glad to help for free (no ferry flight fee) at the price of the expenses (gasoline, hotel (we choose cheapest options always), maintenance needed for the plane, airport fees). If you are interested in inexpensive ferry (or should I say delivery) flight, please contact me to the abovementioned address. You can not fly the North Atlantic for first time by yourself, but you need someone that has flown it before to get insurance (which is mandatory for the flight). We have now flown it once and are willing to help people who haven't flown it yet and/or who do not want to fly it by themselves. The summer time is the best time for ferrying an aircraft because of weather. We will spend our summer vacation for flying your plane for free, you can not get better deal from anybody. We agree to fly the following aircraft make and models: Diamond DA40-180/G1000, Diamond DA40XL/G1000, Diamond DA40-CS/G1000, Diamond DA40-180/Avidyne, Cirrus SR20/Avidyne, Cirrus SR22/Avidyne, Cirrus SR22/Garmin Perspective or Diamond or Cirrus with any other comparable glass cockpit avionics - this list is based on our prior flying experience - we have flown Diamonds and Cirruses before. We can consider also other aircraft, but that will rise the expenses a bit since we need to get checked out to these prior flying the trip. I could estimate that most familiar of those would be Columbia 350, Columbia 400, Cessna 350 Corvalis, Cessna 400 Corvalis and these we would be glad to fly providing that we would get proper check-out before starting the trip to feel comfortable enough flying the plane in not so ideal conditions. We may not agree to fly steam-gauge IFR planes and surely will not agree to fly VFR-only equipped planes. Also we will not fly C172, because that is not suitable for the trip. We are not interested in taking unnecessary risks, we want to deliver.

I have been recently a bit silent on this blog. The reason have been that I have been too busy and out of Internet most of the time. In other words, I have been flying.

I am typing this from Iceland. Our trip has been so far quite incredible:
1. from Helsinki to Miami with airliner
2. from Miami to Jacksonville with car
3. from Jacksonville to St. Louis with plane, N756DS
4. from St. Louis to Pueblo with N756DS
5. from Pueblo to Palo Alto with N756DS
6. IFR training in San Francisco Bay Area with N756DS
7. from Palo Alto to Sioux Falls with N756DS
8. from Sioux Falls to Oshkosh with N756DS
9. spent couple of days in Oskosh/Airventure 2020. Camp with Cozygirrrls.
10. from Oshkosh to Rhode Island with N756DS
11. from Rhode Island to Wabush (Canada) with N756DS. First Northern Atlantic Crossing in a small airplane was started for us. We are flying with Ed Carlson (he is a ferry flight instructor specialized in Northern Atlantic crossing).
12. from Wabush to Kuujjaq (Canada) with N756DS
13. from Kuujjaq (Canada) to Iqaluit (Canada) with N756DS
14. from Iqaluit (Canada) to Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) with N756DS
15. from Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) to Kulusuk (Greenland) with N756DS
16. from Kulusuk (Greenland) to Reykjavik (Iceland) with N756DS
17. from Reykjavik (Iceland) to EGILSSTADIR with N756DS

We will continue to Faroe Island / Vagar next. After that is either Bergen or Stavanger in Norway.

Kate has been keeping a blog about the adventure here:
http://n756ds.blogspot.com

Helicopter Maintenance Specialist

Recruiter M&E Europe Limited
Ref Heli Mtnce Spclst
Contact James or Karin
Location Middle East>Saudi Arabia
Sector Maintenance - Base, Maintenance - Line
Job Role Electrician, Mechanic, Technician
M&E Europe Limited Apply now
 

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide  rotorarycraft  maintenance on equipment as assigned.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Perform inspections on all hydraulic systems on AB 205, AB 212, and 412 EP Rotor Craft.
    Interprets installation and maintenance policies and procedures related to hydraulic systems and components.
    Diagnose reoccurring malfunctions and recommends corrective actions.
    Diagnose malfunctions, using technical publications, and performs repair.
    Determines extent of disassembly necessary to repair to replace hydraulic components.
    Inspect hydraulic components, using visual inspection methods.
    Analyzes inspection finding to determine extent of repair.
    Diagnose malfunction using applicable technical publications and test equipment, such dial indicators, feeler gauges, and micrometers.
    Train RSAF personnel on all RSAF documentation
    Evaluates performance of assigned personnel.
    Conducts and supervises on the job training programs.
    Train personnel on the use of production analysis manuals and RSAF manuals.
    Train RSAF personnel on all phases of training.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

    Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
    Knowledge of rotor craft hydraulic systems
    Experience training personnel
    Experience of the development and use of prepared presentation materials for use in class room.
    Proven problem solving skills on hydraulic systems on rotary craft.
    Expert knowledge of layout, drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
    Expert knowledge of Micro Office Systems Business Suite.
    Knowledge of maintenance management systems, maintenance data collection and reporting procedures.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE ON THE LISTED AIRCRAFT, SPECIALISING IN HYDRAULICS
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M&E Europe Limited
M&E Global provides specialist maintenance and logistic support using, professional, trained, multi-skilled, technical expertise.

Aviation Jobs : Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Web Address:  www.peabodyenergy.com
Company Info:  Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) is the world's largest private-sector coal company, with 2020 sales of 246 million tons and nearly $7 billion in revenues. Its coal products fuel 10 percent of all U.S. electricity generation and 2 percent of worldwide electricity.
Supported Manufacturers:    
Job Title:  Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Location:     ST. LOUIS Missouri USA

Job Desc:    
Reporting to the Manager of Aircraft Maintenance, the successful candidate will perform aircraft maintenance functions as necessary to supply airworthy aircraft for flight operations in accordance with FAA regulations, company policies and procedures. Regular interaction with Flight Operations personnel is required along with communicating with industry related vendors related to the servicing and operation of company aircraft.  The position is based at our flight department hangar located at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis, MO.

Duties / Accountabilities:

    Maintain, inspect, and repair company aircraft with minimal direct supervision
    Perform preflight and post flight duties as required to meet company flight schedules
    Perform troubleshooting tasks without direct supervision in a manner that demonstrates familiarity with aircraft systems and components, returning aircraft to service in a cost effective manner
    Complete all routine paperwork associated with the accomplishment and tracking of maintenance activities on company aircraft
    Read and comprehend manufacturer’s technical publications, FAA directives, computerized maintenance tracking data, Minimum Equipment Lists, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins as required to perform aircraft maintenance activities
    Perform required data uploads and downloads to aircraft and engine systems
    Assist crew members and passengers during departure and arrival of company aircraft
    Maintain shop/hangar tools and equipment
    Work as a team member to accomplish department objectives
    Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager of Aircraft Maintenance

Position Requirements:

    Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification
    3 plus years of experience as an A&P Technician working on aircraft of the category and class operated
    5 years corporate aviation experience is preferred
    Willing to work rotating shifts and / or flexible hours, weekends and holidays as required to support aircraft flight schedules
    Ability to travel for the purpose of training and in support of aircraft away from home base
    Basic PC skills
    Ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport and required airport security clearance
    Ability to communicate effectively with others – both conversationally and in writing
    Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward
    Own/provide personal tools required to complete various aircraft maintenance tasks

Address: 701 Market Street
St. Louis
Missouri
63101
USA

Women in Aviation, International Scholarships - 2020

Women in Aviation, International (WAI) is currently offering a wide variety of scholarships to students. This variety includes Aerospace Engineering Scholarships such as the American Airlines/American Eagle Scholarship that will award one $5,000 scholarship to a student pursuing a degree in Aeronautical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and the Delta Air Lines Engineering Scholarship (pretty similar to the American Airlines/American Eagle). Also, Dispatcher Scholarships like the Flamingo Air / Airline Ground Schools Scholarship will award one dispatcher training award leading to an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate, and other scholarships are available under the categories of Flight Scholarships, General Scholarships, Aviation Management Scholarships, etc.

The application can be found online, and must be postmarked by November 12, 2020. Scholarships FAQs can be found online, as can specific guidelines. Best of Luck!

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Aviation Technical Writing Jobs

Position Technical Writer (6 month contract)
Company:    Boeing Company
Address:    100 North Riverside
Chicago,Illinois 60606USA

Web Address:     Go here
Company Info:
Boeing is the world‘s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales.

Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation. The company continues to expand its product line and services to meet emerging customer needs. The broad range of capabilities includes creating new, more efficient members of its commercial airplane family; integrating military platforms, defense systems and the warfighter through network-centric operations; creating advanced technology solutions; and arranging innovative customer-financing solutions.

Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 170,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries. This represents one of the most diverse, talented and innovative workforces anywhere. More than 90,000 of our people hold college degrees--including nearly 29,000 advanced degrees--in virtually every business and technical field from approximately 2,700 colleges and universities worldwide. Our enterprise also leverages the talents of hundreds of thousands more skilled people working for Boeing suppliers worldwide.

Supported Manufacturers:     Boeing
Job Title:     Technical Writer (6 month contract)
Location:     RICHMOND British Columbia Canada
Job Desc:     Position Overview
If you are motivated, creative with a positive attitude, and looking for state–of-the-art technology, you can be part of one of the greatest companies in the aerospace industry.
AeroInfo Systems is a division of Boeing Canada based in Richmond, BC and is a world class provider of aircraft operations information technology products and services. Our present customers include major airlines and aircraft manufacturers.
We know that great people are the key to our success and great people want to be appreciated, respected, and challenged so we offer a supportive working environment, competitive compensation, and flexible work options that can accommodate your personal and family needs.
We are currently looking for a Technical Writer to work at our office in Richmond, BC.

Responsibilities
A contract technical writer is required to assist the Technical Communications group in writing online Help and user guides. The technical writer will be responsible for creating and updating end-user documentation and training material in various media, including WebHelp, PDF documents and PowerPoint presentations. This position requires close interaction with other functional groups and knowledge of the software documentation principles, tools, and processes. Deliverables include complex WebHelp systems, user guides and training material, written in accordance with well-established style conventions.
Requirements

    Function independently to perform research and write clear and accurate user guides and Help topics, providing delivery as per assigned target dates.
    Write task-based Help topics and develop training videos that clearly show or instruct end users on using the software to successfully perform their business processes.
    Take direction with regard to content and style issues, and to closely conform to the high writing standards of the Technical Communications group.
    Editing and proofreading, as required.
    Excellent writing and communication skills.
    Expert Working Knowledge of:
        Adobe RoboHelp for HTML authoring
        Microsoft Office Suite
        Macromedia Captivate, TechSmith Camtasia, or similar product
        any Source Control tool.
    B.A. in English or any other writing-related discipline or college diploma in Technical Writing with some university courses.
    3-5 years of experience writing end-user documentation in the software industry.

Helicopter Mechanic - Afghanistan
Employee Type: Contractor Location: Killeen, TX
Job Type: Skilled Labor - Trades
Experience: Not Specified

Join Aerotek Aviation®LLC. We specialize in placing mechanics, technicians, engineering field support and specialized personnel in the aviation industry. Our rapid growth means we are constantly seeking employees nationwide. We offer comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek Aviation team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company:   Aerotek Aviation

Category:  Light Technical/Trade Jobs

Rate:  $96,000.00 to $111,000.00 per Year
Helicopter Mechanic - Afghanistan
Job Description:

Aerotek has a need to fill 200 Helicopter Mechanic and Structural Technician positions in Afghanistan and Kuwait.

Responsibilities:
- Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components.
- Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems.
- Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
- Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections.
- Performs limited maintenance operational checks and assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required.
- Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.

Requirements:
- 3 years of experience on one of the following helicopters: UH-60, CH-47, AH-64 or OH-58.
- Must be able to obtain a confidential clearance.
- Must be able to get a passport.
- Must be open to going overseas to Afghanistan or Kuwait.

These are immediate year-long contract opportunities!

Job Requirements
Required Skills for Helicopter Mechanic - Afghanistan Job:

    3 YEARS HELICOPTER MECHANIC EXPERIENCE
    MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A PASSPORT
    MILITARY EXPERIENCE PREFERED
    MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A CONFIDENTIAL CLEARANCE

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