yes, there is a shortage of people with 2,000 turbine hours, 500 twin, 300 low-level, 300 night, 100 NVG etc. who the hell has that kind of experience?
Not so few, as you think! Ex mil, sure. Plus IR!
But with this experience you can earn onshore in an average european EMS or police environment around 35k £. If you have such a hype in salaries in the UK sure a lot of EC people will move next time