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Same again
If you select and train your own pilots then you generally have no issues with them. Problems arise when you take on pilots who look good on paper but turn out to be poorly trained or have 'personality' issues. Occassionally due to a pressing need for bums on seats Bristow have taken on some of these even when cautioned by previous employers or employees and have regretted it.
Exactly so. And during the boom years of 2012-2013 I recall a trail of people waving CPL(H)/IRs at Bristow but under interview and practical test in the sim, many were either a bit odd or couldn’t really fly. These HP type courses means people are selected on ability, not on ability to pay a lot of money for a licence, and in the long term that is much better for the company.