Having met many operators and heli pilots..young and old ones.....experienced an fresh out of school....i agree that the level of training should be raised (not to speak of a character check before the first flight!!).
Not only should the level of training be raised but the honesty of many operators promising the newcommers the world. We all know that most operators only survive by instructing....(a very dangereous situation indeed!!)
We at Chopper1 (www.chopper1.com.au) (we're not an operator but a marketing company) are trying to create a new marketing concept...in order to reduce costs....make an indusrty healthier....create more jobs THAT PAY....and raise the standards overall.....
your reply is awaited with anticipation... :-)