Unfortuantely, the big issue here is timing. I got chopped from 705 Sqn at Shawbury in 2003. There were 3 of us in the same boat who all got mulits. But, others who were chopped a few months before or after us found that the slots had gone. The lucky ones got nav. Loads of my mates (some just hours from wings) now have to compete for ground branches or PVR.
Unfortunately the axe has sharpened across flying trg. I can't really say this without sounding like an arse, but I got chopped at the right time.
I hope all goes well for your mates
Cheers
1000hrs