Most aircrew are now doing their licences and are looking to move on from the "new" RAF as soon as their option point comes along. Take the gratuity and pension and go and do something that, mostly, does not involve more secondary duties than primary ones (ie just the flying). The "new" RAF is not the "old" RAF - most people, not just aircrew, are realising that it is time to go. Aircraft servicability, OOA too frequently and the general way that we are all being treated is playing a large part in people's decision to vote with their feet. I feel sorry for those left behind who will, no doubt, be forced to work even harder with less time off and more OOA.
Last one out, switch the light off (if the MOD haven't taken the one servicable lightbulb out and sold it already)...
SMT