Pros
The people - genuinely kind, caring and down to earth. You’ll learn a lot about the aviation industry very quickly.
Cons
The company is rife with micromanagement, the owners are extremely paranoid and constantly scrutinising every detail of employees work. You feel like you’re under constant surveillance rather than being trusted to do your job. The company is stuck in their ways and incredibly resistant to change despite staff and management wanting to change, they’re simply not allowed to make decisions. There is stagnation and a toxic work culture where new ideas are either ignored or shot down, even if they could genuinely improve the business. The lack of trust in the staff is stifling instead of empowering employees to contribute and grow, you feel like you’re walking on eggshells. You’re paid just over minimum wage for 9-hour days, with no overtime pay, even if you stay extra to help the company. You only get a 30min lunch and don’t get the extra time you’ve put in back. No sick pay, so staff come into work sick because they can’t afford to miss a paycheck. Employees are overworked and unvalued. False promises made to both staff and students. Students are given unrealistic expectations about what they’ll achieve at Helicentre. Staff themselves are fantastic – kind, creative, and hardworking individuals who would excel if given the opportunity and the freedom to take initiative. With the right leadership and the owners allowing the managers they appointed to manage and stop micromanaging their employees Helicentre could be a great place to work. If you're looking for a dynamic, supportive workplace that values innovation and growth, this is not the place for you