Originally Posted by
Koalatiger
Why dont the gov buy the choppers and then outsource the operation and crew it with a mix of experienced civil crews and IAC :-)
A CRM and SMS nightmare in the offing.....
This is a ludicrous proposal any way you look at it and I suspect it is being pushed by a cadre of officers trying to justify their existence, and maybe jack up the ‘retention bonuses’ they will surely seek to keep them in the service. All the maritime SAR experienced pilots the Air Corps had in the past are either employed with the current service provider or occupying crew seats with Ryanair.