Hi Sonic. I left RAF SAR 10yrs ago now fly N Sea. AA is not like SAR, they still have to fly iaw civilian rules so NVG hasn't arrived yet. Ex mil with low level overland exp much sort after but pay is poor, £30-35Kish, compared to N Sea Captain and RAF. SAR is best helio job so if you like moving about stay with it. If it is ever privatised I'll be 1st in the queue!!