No different when the RFDS took over the contract from Pearl.
The Pearl guys had to start over again on first year wages on the RFDS EBA, plus the loss of sick leave you had built up, long service leave entitlements etc.
A mate worked on the NSW Air Ambulance contract in the mid 80’s, as he said very good money, good conditions, top notch equipment, experienced check and training people plus seniority number in Ansett.