That pilot's refusal is typical of a culture prevalent in Norway where self belief and entitlement triumph over what is required. We hear more and more a unionised culture of doing as little as possible and scraping through proficiency checks in the simulator in Stavanger but due to union rules nothing can ever be done. A pure hierarchy based on time served. You don't have to be that capable, just get by on the day then sit back and collect the pay cheque until retirement. If only we had it that simple, now we aren't EASA so no more crossover. Just see it in passing across the median.
I wonder how much or little awareness Equinor and other oil companies have of the situation?