I don't believe that I am confusing the situation. In my particular case the employment was be a short term contract in EU which I cannot be considered for because my UK licence from 1st Jan is non-EASA and is regarded as a 'third country' licence. Meanwhile EASA licence holders can fly in UK for up to 2 years during which time (I am told) they can obtain a UK CAA licence without taking any exams. Seems not only British fishermen were shafted in the 'deal'.