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A day in the life of a North Sea helicopter pilot

21 October 2019

A BALPA member

Our nextGen group asked a North Sea pilot to give insight into a role that some younger wannabe pilots may not have considered

#helicopter #north #sea

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Under pressure: the self-induced stress of a HEMS pilot

10 May 2019

Captain Owen McTeggart

BALPA member and HEMS pilot

All our members experience a range of stressors, but being a HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) pilot comes with its own issues – including the inevitable stress of having lives in your hands.

#helicopter #HEMS #mental health #stress

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Supporting the North Sea pilot community

05 December 2017

Mick Brade

BALPA National Officer

BALPA National Officer Mick Brade discusses the challenges helicopter pilots face due to the current turbulence in the North Sea economy.

#employment #helicopter #north sea #pilot #redundancy #training

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Beyond the norm 2: the wide variety of BALPA membership

13 April 2017

Euan Gibson

Aircrewman at Bristow Helicopters

We spoke to 'dope on the rope' Euan Gibson about the challenges of being a winchman in search and rescue.

#Helicopter #members

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Help in the helicopter sector

03 April 2017

Mick Brade

National Officer

Our members in the helicopter sector, be that pilots or aircrewmen, are a vital part of BALPA, whom we are proud to represent. Here are just a few accounts from members we’ve supported in recent times.

#Career #Helicopter #jobs #Members #North Sea #Pilots

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