AllyPally
I think you have missed the point.
Where do youi think the companies will select their crews from? Anyone who is willing to take the job on is the answer. I agree there is not enough ex mil people around but the hovering is a bit of a easy thing to pick up, otherwise how would crab pilots be able to cope. As for the wages then you are on something if you think they will pay any more than the going rates at the moment for offshore pilots.