...they will have to employ another pilot...
Would'nt they just pass the opportunity onto somebody building hours to a CPL instead, or another person (PPL rated on type) or somebody else who would like the hours at no cost?
Cue lenghty debate about 'valuable consideration'. What is worth more. £40 or 1hr B206 time?
After all, you can still sign the FO Book and have permission and even have a contract (signing the FO book would constitute in some form a contract)
Discuss.