Hi downand3greens!
I can tell you that a friend of mine was the first one to be hired for the ops about 2 monthes ago, went to air-law test, got it, and...still waiting to fly! aircraft are ready but seems they got some problem with authorities. Cougar is former Sabre... The guys taking care of the contract are storm-aviation, tony atkinson. +44 1293 452727,
pay as F/O is around 3500pounds...Good luck