Hey Guys,
Before we go around this one again (although I can understand why someone has posted to get it back onto the front page/back into public domain) just remember that if there was a real, quantifiable shortage that could be proven to bean counters, politicians and those that do hold the purse strings - then you can bet that there would be other retention initiatives put into place (PES(A)/FRIs etc etc).
But whether smoke or mirrors by the Air Corps Personnel departments (and it very rarely is just one individual) or whether there is a genuine surplus of aircrew (or more to the point, the rationalisiation of AH or the projected crews for BRH have indicated a reduction in aircrew requirements) then it is purely market forces that are in force here - just as with any other HR department in other company.
It is interesting to note that if you attempt to transfer to the RAF/RN that you can get an FRI - so there is obviously a little concern there as it is widely known that the other 2 Services are rubbing their hands with glee at the incomptence of leadership and personnel management as more and more course see inter Service transfers.
Despite having its 50th Anniversary as we type, the sad fact is that the Army Air Corps is ripping its heart out and is morally bankrupt. And yet it still expects people to go the extra mile to make it look good and only a year ago it did have credibility as an Operational organisation that was a true force to be reckoned with.
It is now strugglingto keep both man (and women) and machines fit for purpose and therefore when it is threatened (which it will be as AH numbers will get reduced and the very low numbers of BRH will in effect make it nothing but a an 'Army Wing') then there will be very very few people that will actually defend the Corps and its organisation and will welcome change an integration with the RAF and RN that appear to be looking after their aircrew (relatively speaking).
Many happy returns to the Army Air Corps, have a superb party - but my advice would be to make the most of it as you will not be around in the next 10 years, let alone 50.
So - if you dont like what your Corps is doing then stop dripping - everyone knew that it was a 'press to test' exercise and so far you can drip as much as you want, but the PVR figures are not making anyone lose a heart beart or raise any eyebrows. If you think that others leaving may force a situation then you are all playing a waiting game where no one is actually leaving (except those that are being quantified as natural wastage - at the end of their 22). So if it is that bad, get off your @rses, do your licences, look in Flight or look for another career and leave. Having a good chunter on here (same old faces, same old names) is getting you absolutely nowhere as no one cares.
Sad - but that is just the way it is fellas.
