I have been in the N.Sea for 15 years, 13 as a Capt. My present gross is 43500 a basic of 37000. Over the past 10 yrs my gross has increased by an average of 1.5% per year. All new starters are on a Max of 22000 during training in first 4-6 months thereafter depending on Ex maybe 28000 with far less favourable conditions ie pension PHI loss of licence hols etc. than previous. Stay in or go Fixed Wing. If I had gone Fixed when I left the serices my pay woud be close to double with far better conditions.