Just thought I'd add my pennys worth. I've been looking to get work on the North Sea for some time now as previous pals have all left the green machine and walked straight into a job, IR payed for by the company. However at the moment it is taking the same road as the fixed wing world i.e. turn up fully equiped and the company will convert you to type, otherwise, no joy. This will probably change in the near future as there is apparently little planning, and just reacting to crew shortfalls.
Gies a job I can do that!