Good luck HEDP
So, speaking as a succesful businessman operating my own corporate heli, let me understand the winge here.
HEDP does well at school, passes military pilot selection and receives probably the best military training anywhere. He then serves his country for many years in harms way, flies a lot ( likely in scary conditions/ ducking lead because the mission demands it) , survives(!) and then seeks to continue in the job he clearly does best.
If 'scraps' are whats left then surely the message is 'hoover them up gladly or find something else to do. '
This guy is experienced and reliable and, from an employers perspective surely what they are looking for.
Just because you decided to become a commercial heli pilot, don't assume that the industry owes you a living. It exists to provide a service and make a profit.
Best of luck HEDP.