KILTIE,
Sorry if I ruffled your sporran, there was absolutely no intention, and the info I received about Scottish bases may well be incorrect. A person should in no way expect automatic employment because they have a certain post code, i'm not saying that. I also agree that personal recs alone are not enough to secure a job. What I am saying however is that there is no rhyme or reason to the recruitment policy. I have had several pleasant, encouraging e-mails from HQ. When I address my currency, re-newals, build hours etc etc, the correspondant changes the goal posts. I know they're a good outfit, and I would be very keen to work for them. I guess there's a fine line between showing keeness and being a pain in the arse.
With reference to East Flite, I was just using their caller handle, much and such the same as "Pig Pen" and "Rubber Ducky"
