Prospective Pilot/Tech

[matt buxton]

Good evening

For the last 3 years after completing my mechanical tech program, I have been employed with a very reputible, respected ROV/AUV company based out of Vancouver BC

I have a vary diverse background in hydraulics and electronics as well as all other mechanical abilities.

I have worked on many subsea projects ranging from very large and small AUV’s and ROV’s to experimental LARS

I have been involved with all different aspects of ROV/AUV systems, from design and build to sea trials/demo’s and operations.

My question to everyone is……….I have a love for the industry and work especially the sea trials, demos and operation aspects. So how do I go about gathering information about taking my career to the next level and become a trainee pilot tech.

I would come with very strong reccommendations from my company. (Very respectible)

Anyhow just looking for where to start and/or stear clear of.
thanks for the help
🙂

[reg]

I think Geo Century are recruiting Pilot techs, they have a canadian office too, so perhaps you should contact Kirk Stead

Geo Century Corp.
472 Logy Bay Road
Box #1, St. Johns NL
A1A 5C6 Canada
Telephone: +1 709 576 2033
Telefax: +1 709 576 2500
E-mail: info@geocentury.ca
Web: http://www.geocentury.ca

[matt buxton]

Thanks for the info Reg I will for sure contact them. Looks like they run an AUV survey vehicle as well.

Anyone work with or around these guys…..good…..Bad?

[Crickitt]

Oceaneering is in Nfld. as well. Tim Lawrence is the go to guy there.
Who did you work for in Vancouver?

[matt buxton]

I would rather not say what company I work for……..just because I do not want my company to get the impression that I ant to leave. Because this is not my intention in the imediate future. I am purely gathering info on whats out there.

As far as oceaneering goes it doesnt seem like they have a very good reputation on this forum?

i have worked around a few of there guys…..and they seem like a decent group?

[Crickitt]

That may be true in Europe and/ or the States, but so far, my impressions are good of the folks here in Canada.
‘Course, all us Canadians are good people, right?! 😉
As you’ll discover in time, on this forum there are quite a few whiners/ complainers who take great delight in doing just that. You have to take alot of what is said by these guys with a grain of salt.

[TheBaron]

There are a couple of firms located within a stones throw/ferry ride of YVR that could give you the experience you desire. PM me if you have no joy with Google.

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