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LastTraintoMEM 09-07-2019 02:31 PM

Time building in Pipeline Patrol
 
I posted this in another section, but I thought it might be good for the low time group. If your interested in building time doing pipeline patrol or just want to see America from a different perspective, check out my video. I did pipeline for 5 years and used to get ask all the time by other pilots what was it like flying at 500ft all day. Here's the answer: :D

https://youtu.be/HAqo0B4Vs_k

arizatonya 09-15-2019 09:49 AM


Originally Posted by LastTraintoMEM (Post 2883103)
I posted this in another section, but I thought it might be good for the low time group. If your interested in building time doing pipeline patrol or just want to see America from a different perspective, check out my video. I did pipeline for 5 years and used to get ask all the time by other pilots what was it like flying at 500ft all day. Here's the answer: :D

https://youtu.be/HAqo0B4Vs_k

Really, 5 years ??
why?

LastTraintoMEM 09-16-2019 04:47 AM


Originally Posted by arizatonya (Post 2887725)
Really, 5 years ??
why?

Lots of $$$$!!! Need I say more?

Walkman 09-17-2019 07:52 PM

Awesome video. I didn’t know any pipeline companies flew the caravan. None I’ve seen jobs posted for at least.

SunandSky 09-18-2019 03:55 PM

Do you want to share what company fly's the Caravan and if they're hiring?

LastTraintoMEM 09-19-2019 06:12 AM


Originally Posted by Walkman (Post 2889092)
Awesome video. I didn’t know any pipeline companies flew the caravan. None I’ve seen jobs posted for at least.

TransCanada was the company, and at the time was the only company running Vans in the states. Enbridge in Canada was also running a couple. I have no idea if their hiring.

When your running 25,000 miles of pipe monthly (in very desolate and environmentally hostile locations) at 500ft all day, you want a PT6 sitting in front of you. From a safety perspective it makes total sense. "Dependable Engines"

dera 09-20-2019 12:21 PM


Originally Posted by LastTraintoMEM (Post 2888074)
Lots of $$$$!!! Need I say more?

You can make 6 figures flying pipeline?

BravoPapa 09-20-2019 12:27 PM


Originally Posted by LastTraintoMEM (Post 2889746)
TransCanada was the company, and at the time was the only company running Vans in the states. Enbridge in Canada was also running a couple. I have no idea if their hiring.

When your running 25,000 miles of pipe monthly (in very desolate and environmentally hostile locations) at 500ft all day, you want a PT6 sitting in front of you. From a safety perspective it makes total sense. "Dependable Engines"

I did a lot of Googling and found who seem to be them, but I can't find any pipeline jobs, only corporate aircraft. They seem to go by TC Energy. Have any more info?

https://www.transcanada.com

captjns 09-21-2019 06:36 AM


Originally Posted by LastTraintoMEM (Post 2883103)
I posted this in another section, but I thought it might be good for the low time group. If your interested in building time doing pipeline patrol or just want to see America from a different perspective, check out my video. I did pipeline for 5 years and used to get ask all the time by other pilots what was it like flying at 500ft all day. Here's the answer: :D

https://youtu.be/HAqo0B4Vs_k

Wonderful video essay.

LastTraintoMEM 09-23-2019 04:48 AM


Originally Posted by captjns (Post 2890911)
Wonderful video essay.

Hey thanks Captjns!

Yes, that is them, TC Energy. I left in 2015 and they have had a lot of changes including a name change. They are very corporate, so if there is a job opening it would be posted in "careers" on their web site. And yes, at the end of 5 years I was into 6 figures....doing pipeline patrol!!


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