With all the talk about guys going fixed wing can anyone actually say how many have left the industry in the last twelve months? Out of a combined UK N Sea workforce of about 450 (my guess!) I suspect we are talking a very small percentage. It's a great headline, but I don't think the reality backs it up. I can only remember about 4 or 5 from Scotia. That kind of number isn't going to result in a massive shift in pay rates.
I like the idea of more time off 'cos it gives me more opportunity to get my fixed wing hours
More money would, of course, be a bonus but I live in the real world.
I'm now waiting for the bullets to start flying.
