Sunday Telegraph Page 2 (News In Brief):
'Sqn Ldr Richard Thomas, a former leader of the RAF's Red Arrows display team and three other members, have left to join Airtours as Pilots'.
Do you think that MOD/Treasury etc are aware that the airline roller coaster ride is looking more appealing by the minute in comparison to a HM Forces lifestyle. This time though I think once the 'roller coaster' stabilises a bit they will be shocked as to how quick and easy it will be for so many to leave at a moments notice (yes...even under the 1 year in some cases!) as most people already have their tickets to join the ride and know how to exploit legal loop holes.
I don't know the story behind the 3(4)'Reds' banging out (please enlighten if there is more beneath the surface) but these pilots are perceived to be top of the pile, in the public eye etc.....but can't appear to be retained...I think that little article has cost the MOD not only in experienced 'bums on seats' but also very dearly in negative
PR.
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