Discover the amazing world of an offshore helicopter pilot for Bristow

Back in May 2022 I landed my first commercial flying job with Bristow Helicopters based in Aberdeen, Scotland. As a co-pilot, my job involves flying oil and gas workers to and from offshore platforms and vessels in North Sea. The aircraft I fly is the Sikorsky S92 which has room for 19 passengers and a maximum take off weight of around 12 tonnes.
This video has been made with the consent and approval of my employer, Bristow, and I’m grateful for their encouragement in making this project happen.
This video is a long overdue update and I am very grateful to you for sticking with me here on KZbin. I hope to bring your more content in the future.
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[@adminsparkes2450]

Congratulations Rory, well deserved. As an ex RAF pilot and recently retired off the A380, watching your enthusiasm takes me back to my early days in aviation, it’s infectious. There will be plenty of challenges ahead, you will never stop learning and always treat every flight with the same respect and suspicion as your first as there is never a flight that can’t bite you if you’re not prepared. Safe flying and a joyous career. Cheers.

[@RoryOnAir]

Superb advice and thank you for watching and commenting. All the best in your retirement.

[@weeoutdoorfamily2022]

Cheers for that extra insight Rory. I’m one of your regular passengers. The amazing feeling of walking up the stairs onto the heli deck to go home never gets old. Thanks for keeping us safe 👍🏻

[@RoryOnAir]

Yeah I often wonder how you guys feel when you’re getting ready to come home. I guess it’s pretty good. Hopefully I’ll fly you myself at some stage. 👍

[@seanob99]

My father was a Bristow pilot in the 70's and 80's based in Indonesia. We lived in Singapore.

[@RoryOnAir]

Nice one. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@Recoil21]

It’s amazing to see how far you’ve come from light aircraft to a 12 Ton helicopter! Looking forward to seeing where it takes you next!

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you. It’s funny because different as they are, it’s all flying. 🚁👍

[@KumaBean]

My jaw almost slapped the kitchen side when he said 12 tons, that’s a lot of chopper, lol 🍻

[@RoryOnAir]

@@KumaBean yeah! It’s a bag machine and with 19 passengers plus baggage and fuel that’s a lot of weight.

[@Beefy2203]

Used to work off shore and lived about 3 mile from Dyce heliport (Little Clinterty, just outside Bucksburn) as it was called then. Probably the scariest part of our training for off shore survival was being put in a mock up of a heli in a pool which was dunked and rotated, remember the instructors words even now, “wait for it to stop moving and then blow out a little air to see which way the bubbles go up, and head that way”

[@RoryOnAir]

Yes, I can't say the dunker was my favourite day in the pool but I'm glad to have done the training as it may be a life saver one day.

[@railcat]

doing the same job, flying 76 for 15 years, 92 for 3 years😃

[@RoryOnAir]

Awesome! I bet you’ve racked up a few hours. 🚁👍

[@railcat]

@@RoryOnAir yes...5500 hours now, lots of SAR works on 76, 92 just cruising to the rigs, you have a wonderful beginning, very nice

[@mattvjmeasures]

I used to be a passenger in and out of there (mudlogger, on semisub). Also in Gulf of Mexico (different job, to and from research vessel, mostly from Morgan City, Louisiana). Used to love those helicopter rides. Especially the ones taking me home 😊 ! Fly safe 😊

[@RoryOnAir]

Nice one, I’m glad you enjoyed the flights. I’ve heard them referred to as paraffin budgie or a disco taxi too. Cheers

[@44thala49]

They fly us offshore in the Gulf of Mexico on S92s. I have a world of respect for offshore pilots everywhere. The responsibility of the safe transport of the crew and the helicopter has to weigh heavily on their minds, being the professionals that they are. Best of luck to you.

[@RoryOnAir]

Well thank you. It’s a lot of responsibility which we do take extremely seriously. Cheers

[@chrisjones2149]

Congratulations on the job! Also, thanks to Bristow for letting you film. I would love to see more of what the job entails and trips out to the rigs.

[@RoryOnAir]

Yes, it’s excellent that I’ve been allowed and encouraged to make this. Thanks for watching.

[@IanHutchinson1000]

Great to see that your commitment (and expenditure) have paid off. Have watched your videos since the early days of microlight flying and always found them well produced and presented. You have worked for this and it is great to see you get the job that you wanted and have earned.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks Ian, I really appreciate your comment. It’s been a long road but I’m thrilled to be where I am now.

[@peterdisley5327]

What an epic journey you have had. From your microlight training up to this incredibly complex helicopter. Its an inspiration to any aviator. Good luck with the rest of your career.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks very much Peter. 🚁👍

[@christopherbentley5216]

I worked offshore Aberdeen, Cork and Den Helder .Brings back memories.

[@RoryOnAir]

Excellent stuff. Not an easy job I’m sure.

[@ShortField]

Fantastic update and video Rory, inspirational journey and super high quality production as always. Thanks so much.

[@RoryOnAir]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@Bogz82]

Great to see your putting content back up and congratulations on achieving your goals. Can't wait to see more as it looks like an amazing job.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you very much. Yes, I hope I can share more in the future.

[@anthonyyoung5225]

Well done Rory! Fantastic to see your progress and achievements. I look forward to future content about the job!

[@RoryOnAir]

Great! I hope to share more in the future.

[@AirstripBum]

I spent a lot of years as a passenger flying out in the Gulf of Mexico and back. I always said that I would rather take a helicopter than ride on a crew boat. I would get a little sea sick. Congratulations!

[@RoryOnAir]

Yeah much better on the chopper! Thanks for watching. 👍

[@2008Dru]

Well done Rory you deserve it all and great to see a success

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks so much. 👍

[@davidearl2038]

Well done Rory, your family must be very proud. Lots of hard work gone into that. Happy landings!

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you very much. Same to you.

[@norriestewart4333]

Interesting video Rory. As an ex offshore worker I travelled a lot on all the heli operators out of Aberdeen and always appreciated the skills of the pilots flying us out in all sorts of weather. There was no better feeling when it came to "choppers eve" as we called it, the day before you were due to go home, knowing that you'd done your last shift and could get home for 2 weeks rest. Unless of course the dreaded fog came in and flights were cancelled. Fog is also known as "cash clouds" by many offshore workers as it meant having to do another days work in many cases and with that another days pay. There were also names for the helicopters as well like "paraffin budgie" and the "disco taxi" as it got you back onshore and into the pubs/nightclubs. I'll look forward to seeing more of your offshore videos for a bit of nostalgia.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you for this fascinating insight into your side of the operation. It’s great to learn a bit more about what you guys offshore make of it all. I love the idea of choppers Eve - very evocative. Thanks for watching.

[@norriestewart4333]

@@RoryOnAir No problem I've always loved flying and to get offshore in helicopters was an experience itself. I might even see you around Stonehaven as my son lives there and I visit as often as I can. I'm just down the road a bit in Montrose.

[@RoryOnAir]

@@norriestewart4333 ah excellent! Stoney is great and pretty handy for work. Say hello if you spot me. 👍

[@walterfillingham]

As a regular passenger on various helicopter flights from Aberdeen to various platforms and rigs with all operators including yours, it was interesting seeing behind the scenes. The S92’s have always been my favourite to travel on. I remember when they were brand new

[@RoryOnAir]

Excellent - I’m delighted you found this one interesting. They are very good, solid machines the S92.

[@jasonrwilkinson9216]

Hi Rory and thanks for the update. So super proud of what you've done achieving your dream career - just shows what you can do when you put your mind and focus to it! Great to see your lovely family, best to you Lizzie and your family.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you Jason, that’s very kind of you.

[@jasonporthouse5042]

So cool to see you living your dream. Kudos to you for chasing it so wholeheartedly! Inspiring.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you Jason. I’m very lucky it’s worked out well so far.

[@thamesking]

Congratulations Rory. I was actually wondering this week what you were up to. Well done - continue to enjoy, stay safe and I look forward to more videos!

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you. Yeah it’s been too long since I posted and it’s nice to check in with the community again.

[@thisandthat871]

It's great to see you back I'm so pleased you've got to do you're dream job Hope the family are all well. I hope to see more content if possible Fly safe 🚁

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks very much. Yes, Jack is growing up fast. Cheers

[@rogerclarke3291]

Great to see an update. Jack has grown too. I look forwards to your future updates. And well done on the new job.

[@RoryOnAir]

Yeah and that clip is a few months old now too. He’s talking quite a bit now. Cheers

[@somewaresim]

Welcome back Rory. Glad you've landed a great job. Thanks for the update. Hope your family is well.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you Gary. Yeah I’m very fortunate.

[@onlytwothings]

That's fantastic Rory. Congratulations on the exciting job, your family addition and new house. So much in a short timeframe to deal with. Videos of your flying operations if Bristow allow would be absolutely superb! Happy and safe flying from Australia.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@jctothel]

Wow! Great to see you back!

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you!

[@CJThePilot]

Well done Rory, having watched you from the early days I'm really happy to see how far you've come. I have a friend who used to work on the oil rigs, so have been treated to many photos over the years of Bristow's fleet

[@RoryOnAir]

Excellent stuff! Thanks for sticking with me CJ.

[@amfwelsh]

Wow great to see an upload again!! so happy that you got the job you have wanted.

[@RoryOnAir]

Im very fortunate to be here. Thanks for watching

[@wswift7611]

Well done! Safe Flying and smooth landing !👍

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks, you too!

[@PetersReviews]

Great to watch you on this journey so pleased you got your dream job. 😊

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@10percenttrue]

Good for you, Rory!

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you!

[@timlloyd9806]

Great video and good to see you back. Safe and happy flying.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks for coming back to watch.

[@MrAlwaysBlue]

Well done mate. You deserve it for the desire and commitment you have shown. I'm really happy for you.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you, that’s very kind.

[@UrbanStarman]

Nice to see you back Rory, And well done on your achievement.

[@RoryOnAir]

Many thanks Andy.

[@richardkaberry8790]

Brilliant video Rory. Look forward to more when you can. Been following you since the early days and great to see you living you’d dream! Best wishes to you, Lizzie, and little Jack.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks very much Richard. I’m chuffed you enjoyed the update.

[@lawrencemartin1113]

Awesome. Living the dream. Congratulations on all the hard work paying off. I look forward to seeing some more content as and when you manage!! Fly safe.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you - yeah I’ll do my best to share more when I can. Cheers.

[@phil9573]

Excellent video Great to be able to watch you in the cockpit of the S92 Look forward to next video All the best👍

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks Phil - glad you enjoyed this glimpse into my new world.

[@robg3545]

Very interesting vid Rory, congratulations on getting your job. As a longtime and regular collector of Bristows air miles, its always good to see what goes on in the front seats. Looking forward to seeing some day-to-day offshore stuff and being able to show friends and family how we get to work and what the North Sea is like to fly across.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks very much Rob. I’m glad you found it interesting and I hope I am able to share more of what it’s like flying offshore as it’s a world so few people get to experience.

[@NicholasEJones]

Just awesome, well done Rory 🎉

[@RoryOnAir]

I’m delighted you enjoyed watching. Thanks

[@aldoner3]

Wow what a journey you've had, what a wonderful life, thanks for taking us along with you, look forward to seeing more

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank for sticking with me.

[@donovandavidsonAlton]

Good to see you back for a bit Rory well done

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks 👍

[@ranh71]

So impressed Rory, what an amazing journey you have had. A dream come true!! Its been great following you over the last few years. Brilliant stuff 🙂

[@RoryOnAir]

Well thank you very much indeed! Delighted you enjoyed this one.

[@Lucasmaximoose]

Absolutely fantastic video Rory! A great production and I can’t believe how much footage you packed in. Without a doubt exciting and inspirational to the next generation! It’s a pleasure to work with you 🙌🏼

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks very much Luke. It’s a pleasure to work with you! 🤟

[@LetsGoFlying]

Lovely stuff mate. What a journey you've had! Proud to call you a friend!

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you Nick. You’ve played a great part in my flying story too and I’m grateful for that mate.

[@adrianchristie5485]

Great to see you back.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you.

[@reusin69]

Congratulations dude!!! Watched you from the middle bits of you training and I'm so happy to see you flying commercially!!!

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you for joining me on my journey. Cheers!

[@n8xu]

Incredible explanation of your journey into your chosen aviation career! Wishing you and your family the very best.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you - that’s very nice of you.

[@midlifeppl4969]

Good to see you back Rory!

[@RoryOnAir]

Cheers!

[@hughesevents]

Congratulations Rory, delighted for you.

[@RoryOnAir]

Many thanks!

[@FlightsWithDan]

Excellent video Rory, great to see how well you have progressed since flying at Mainair. It just goes to show what we’re capable of when we chase our dreams.

[@RoryOnAir]

I absolutely agree with that and would encourage anyone to follow their passions where they can.

[@loquatdumpling]

Congratulations, Roy. It's really great to c that ur back with very good news about ur new job. B safe and good luck 10-4🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you!

[@robb969]

Fantastic video Rory! Can't wait to see a video of you flying out to the rigs... 😎

[@RoryOnAir]

Well I’m hopeful about getting that project to fly too. 🤞

[@mrwest5552]

Brilliant - Thank You for this. Certainly you are one highly intelligent Brit. 👍

[@RoryOnAir]

Ha ha - thanks!

[@stevencurtisphotography]

Welcome back and congratulations 🙂

[@RoryOnAir]

Cheers!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Nice one Rory and wonderful to see the fruition of all your efforts. I did my school work experience with Bristows at North Denes Gt Yarmouth on the S76A+ and had the privilege of being allowed to fly out to the rigs. Looks like you are having an absolute whale of a time.

[@RoryOnAir]

Yes I’m very fortunate to be doing what I’m doing. Thanks for watching.

[@belugast]

Well done Rory, sounds great fun and a super job.😁

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@nickgallwey7941]

Wow! Amazing news and congratulations on landing a plum job. I really hope Bristows recognise to potential for good publicity and allow you to show more of what’s actually involved and the skill you pilots need to have landing on a small deck in challenging weather conditions. So glad you and your family are settled, I’ve been following you on you tube for many years since your fixed wing days, so was delighted when I got a notification you had put a new vlog up. Keep ‘ em coming and once again congratulations on all you’ve achieved.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you Nick and especially for sticking with me all this time! Bristow have been very helpful in allowing me to make this video. I really hope to be able to show what the flying and offshore landings etc are like - it’s fascinating. Stay safe. 👍

[@ForFunFlyer]

Well done, Rory! 💪🏻

[@RoryOnAir]

Cheers! 👍

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Great to see you back Rory, cracking job. Chris in Devon.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you Chris.

[@michaelcooke1672]

Good to watch the catch up video.Can tell just by the look on your face you are happy with your lifelong dream that has now come true.Keep up the good work and look forward to your next video.

[@RoryOnAir]

Yes, I’m very fortunate. Thanks for watching.

[@dougf94912]

Fantastic Rory, it sounds like you've started your professional career in one of the most complex and challenging helicopter environments, many congratulations!!!

[@RoryOnAir]

We’ll go big or go home they say! It’s a great place to develop lots of useful skills for sure.

[@ronpirie]

So happy to see your career moving onwards. As a veteran of being flown to the rigs around the Northern North Sea (and all over the World) since 1985, I have nothing but admiration for you guys. In the early days, your arrival wasn't only about delivering new crew or taking us home but also gave us 'luxuries' such as a new box of videos to watch (pre satellite!) and even fresh milk. Safety regs were not quite as strict in the 'good old days' and I remember landing/taking off in some pretty crazy conditions. On one occasion (Sedco 704) , I remember the wind speed and heave was so high, that all luggage was left onboard the aircraft while 2 pax at a time were offloaded and immediately replaced by 2 inbound pax, in order to keep the weight. Only after all pax were onboard was the baggage gradually exchanged. It may be hard to believe but we actually had a rope strung between the handrail of the helideck access stairway to the step of the chooper ! (Sikorsky S-61) due to the wind strength and the hazard of pax being blown off the helideck/ or into the tail rotor ! Changed days indeed :-) Fortunately I only had one skidmark moment whilst flying....the rear tricycle wheel of the S-61 had managed to get snared in the helideck netting and upon lifting off we lurched violently and I remember looking out the window and facing a very bleak North Sea 🤔. Fortunately the pilot immediately regained control and set us down and shut down. On investigation it was found that a new helideck net had been installed but pre-wetting and stretching had not been done correctly, resulting in the net flapping and snagging the rear tricycle gear.

[@RoryOnAir]

Wow, that’s an amazing story about the snagged wheel - I’d imagine that scared everyone. I have heard old stories of ropes to the door and people crawling across the deck in very high winds. I’m glad we have strict (sensible) limits these days. Thank you for watching. Rory

[@gordonkerr1]

Well done! I’m really pleased to hear that you’ve made it. You really deserve it and I hope you have a long and successful career. Onwards and upwards….

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@johnsutton7403]

Congratulations Rory been following you since you started.

[@RoryOnAir]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@ronnieeubanks6559]

Congratulations, sir! I know you worked hard to get to this point. I'm glad it has paid off for you. Congratulations from Virginia

[@RoryOnAir]

Many thanks Ronnie

[@geneard639]

The S-92A Super Hawk is a pretty solid aircraft. Also, its a boring flier. I love boring fliers. No surprises, just does its job. Hopefully you get to go to Coatesville Pa where they put them together. Sadly, last I know they stopped putting them together at Stratford, Ct. plant nearly ten years ago now.

[@RoryOnAir]

Yeah it feels like a really solid, dependable machine. Always a shame when good things come to an end but we’re keeping our fleet busy on the North Sea. Thanks for watching.

[@Th3Butcher76]

Congratulations Rory and welcome back, we've all missed you!

[@RoryOnAir]

You’re very kind, thank you for coming back!

[@johnmilner0859]

So glad all your hard work has paid off 👏👏👏

[@RoryOnAir]

Me too! I’m very lucky it has.

[@ShukokaiStu]

Superb Rory!

[@RoryOnAir]

Cheers!

[@MarkLadson]

Congrats on the job! Great watching, really enjoyed this one :)

[@RoryOnAir]

Lovely stuff Mark. Thanks for watching

[@andyday60]

Wow much change! Many congratulations on all fronts, very well deserved ;)

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you very much Andy.

[@paulmark63]

Rory 🎉great to have you back hope the family are well well done getting a job you followed your passion. Paul In Kent 🎉

[@RoryOnAir]

Many thanks Paul. 👍

[@paullynch508]

Congratulations with getting the childhood dream job! Cracking video, good to have back on KZbin.

[@RoryOnAir]

Much appreciated Paul. It’s nice to be back.

[@romeomike3945]

Great to see how you've come on and done so well Rory. An inspiration! Well done.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you very much. I hope my story helps keep others believing in themselves.

[@johncastle1702]

Top man Rory, all the best to you and your family, great to have you back into our lives, as I have said before we live the dream from our armchair with you.

[@RoryOnAir]

Cheers John. I hope to share more in the future as it really is amazing landing on a rig or moving vessel offshore. Rory

[@ableese2068]

I started watching your videos when you were having microlight lessons and am overawed by your progress through to this job. Impressive stuff. All the best.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you Adrian. Loved your book. 👍

[@callumg103]

Congrats with everything 👏 Looking forward to hopefully seeing some flights 👍

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you very much. 👍

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Absolutely fantastic. And a little one. You life is awesome. I've seen some of you microlight flights, watched you learning on helicopters through Covid and up to your full commercial licence. Well done on landing this job. I hope it rakes off well. Sorry, couldn't resist.

[@RoryOnAir]

Ha ha thanks for sticking with me Simon. 👍

[@edmoorebsc]

Ahh this is great Rory, proud of you, internet stranger. And big respect for your partner for being so supportive and relocating so far away from home!

[@RoryOnAir]

Yeah I’m very lucky that my wife is a legend. She has been incredibly supportive throughout and I couldn’t have done any of this without her. Thanks for watching!

[@simonk1307]

Brilliant video Rory - really hope you can make more of these videos. S92 is a wonderful aircraft - I have 3200 hours on them now and still enjoy it a much as when I started. Keep up the good work :)

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you Simon. I would certainly like to make more videos about my job. Watch this space. I’m a fair way off 3000 hours but racking them up quite quickly.

[@michaelherriott9230]

Well done Rory on your amazing new job at bristow helicopters.all the best regards Mike Yeovil keep safe

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks a lot Mike. 👍

[@furryhenry]

I wondered how you were going on, it's been a while. Wow, you have finally made it, well done, don't worry about us lot, you have a lot on your plate at the moment, with a family and new home , best wishes for the future Rory.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you for being understanding about the lack of videos. It’s nice to have something new and (hopefully) interesting to share.

[@markwatson4238]

Great video Rory. Used to work offshore for a number of years and always appreciated the job you guys do getting us safely out to the platforms and back again, especially when there are some challenging conditions out there.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks Mark, that’s very kind of you. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Dythenus]

Congrats Rory! Welcome to the N.E. As a Stonehaven resident myself, you have made a good choice for a home! Especially now that the peripheral gets you to the airport in no time. Been slowly training on helicopters myself at HJS out near Peterculter, to the west. Unfortunately they shut down last year due to Covid repercussions. With Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms at your doorstep its a great area for hiking and flying!

[@RoryOnAir]

Hello! We should meet sometime and chat about flying. Stoney is ace and the AWPR is great as you say. Hope you get to continue flying.

[@andyd6104]

Nice update Rory! Been fascinated by Aberdeen (helicopters) since visiting in 1990. Got as far as hovering an R22 and can remember what a buzz that was. God only knows what it must feel like in those machines! 👏

[@RoryOnAir]

Yeah as I said, it’s quite a feeling pulling 12 tonnes into the hover. I love it! Thanks for watching.

[@spency787]

Congratulations Rory! You’ve achieved a dream that I dearly wanted to do back in the 90’s. It didn’t work out for me with helis but I’m now coming up thirty years with the airlines instead. I’d swap it tomorrow to do what you are doing but at my age it’s a case of better the devil you know. Very much looking forward to following your future updates. Good luck 🚁👍

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you for your comment. That’s a shame you didn’t get into helis as you’d hoped but I think a career in commercial aviation is a win regardless of rotary or fixed. We often see you guys in your shirt sleeves and ties while we’re in rubber suits and feel envious so it cuts both ways!

[@RustyPetterson]

Congrats on the job and thanks for the update! I used to work offshore out of Aberdeen so this is really interesting to me. Most of the time it was on the Super Pumas which were cramped as hell, but now and again we'd get on an S92 and it was luxury, so much space! You're right to describe it as a "visceral" experience, the noise is unbelievable even with double earpro on. I always loved flying offshore, it never lost its novelty. On a different subject, I'm sure I can see Deano from Kilmarnock at 02:00, I used to work with that muppet on the Montrose! I wonder what he's doing there hahaaha!

[@RoryOnAir]

Yeah I’ve never been on a Puma but the 92 seems to have plenty of space aboard which is good. Really glad you enjoyed the video. 👍

[@LuiKast]

Amazing! Congrats! ❤

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks very much!

[@kevinhughes9801]

Brill stuff congrats been great watching your journey thanks for sharing

[@RoryOnAir]

My pleasure Kevin. Thanks for sticking with me

[@paulgreen2220]

Flew out of there a few times. Last time to the Elgin Franklin, which i also worked on at Nigg. Loved the flight to work.

[@RoryOnAir]

Cool. There are plenty out there!

[@andybakr]

Omg, absolutely well done 👍- your great example to all, it can be done - congratulations 🎉

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks a million Andy. 👍

[@Coordinator61]

Great job and respect to all chopper pilots. I am done with off-shore work did that for 25 years lots from Aberdeen. At 62 now i will not miss the awfull beds on all rigs and the fat food. Everywhere the same now.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you - sounds like you deserve a decent bed and a bit of RnR

[@stretch4169]

Wonderful to see where you are now, it’s been an amazing journey following your life and passion. I look forward to some in cockpit video of flights and a big thank you to Bristow for letting you, great go see an employer supporting your and our helicopter passions. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@RoryOnAir]

Yes, I’m grateful to Bristow for their assistance with this and I hope we can work out a way for me to share more of the job on here. Thanks for watching.

[@RustyPetterson]

@@RoryOnAir Yeah, Bristows made the right choice there. This is a really professional job (like all your videos) and it makes them look good, so what's not to like? I'd absolutely love to see some flying videos from the cockpit, especially landing at the platform. I used to have to flatten my face against the window to see the helipad coming up, so a pilot's eye view would be brilliant! Cheers.

[@martinbguk]

About bloody time Rory. lol! Congratulations on realising your childhood dream. Long may it continue. Enjoy the ride.

[@RoryOnAir]

Ha ha - I know - sorry it’s taken so long!

[@123helicopter]

Nice video, enjoyable to watch.

[@RoryOnAir]

Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

[@clvskl5058]

Rory great to see you have got the job with Bristow's yes i was someone how would check to see if you had posted, but i am aware of the amount of training you could be doing so glad you have made it into commercial side of aviation, well done great to see also you have a little one and a house, hope you and your wife have a great time in Scotland .

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks very much for checking in and I’m glad you enjoyed this long overdue update. As I said, I hope to share more. It’s great to be back in Scotland. 👍

[@jimuck96]

Great video Rory, really glad Bristow are on board with this. Educational for something that's not talked about in too much detail in the office, although a vital part of O&G operations. Good luck.

[@RoryOnAir]

Couldn't agree more! It’s fabulous that I’ve been allowed to share this thanks to Bristow. Cheers

[@chef4chrst]

Thank you for the update! Super happy and excited for you! Congrats on the growing family! Look forward to seeing more!

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks so much. More to come, I hope!