Hi there mate!!
Well done! I was sponsored my one of the major heli operators from ABZ a few years ago.
If it is what you want to do then great, and go for it. I really enjoyed my time flying helis, but with most things in life the fun and interest went after a while......but only after 10 years!
The hands on flying is fantastic, in particular on the S-61 on the SAR contracts.
To your actual question; I was bonded for 6 years, and on a slightly reduced salary. I have no idea what the salary would be today, but I thought it to be OK at the time; and as you will know there will probably be a rise this year.
It is a great way to get into professional flying, and can be very rewarding if you put the work in.
Good luck with the rest of the selection.
FE
