Working on offshore platforms and vessels offers a unique commuting experience, with most personnel travelling to work via helicopter. The aircraft has become synonymous with the energy industry, and their complexities require highly trained people in the pilot’s seat.
Rystad Energy has analyzed the oilfield service industry sectors with the highest percent change of employment, and found that the main driver of employment is shifting from shale to offshore.
A number of US law firms have announced investigations into Bristow Group on behalf of investors after the firm last week cast doubt on the validity of its finances.
The aviation partnership operating at Scatsta airport has said they are not expecting any immediate changes to the set-up at the north mainland airport after BP confirmed that it is pulling out.
Losses have widened at Bristow as “challenging” oil sector market conditions and unfavourable currency exchange rates weighed the North Sea helicopter operator down.