Helicopter Operators live on a Sine Curve....there are peaks and valleys measured over time.
The trick is to jump ship to a company that is coming out from the bottom and ride that train to the peak.....then jump again to another operator that is starting up the path to a peak.
It may cost money each time you shift however the job satisfaction makes up for that to a great extent. Perhaps one day, the operators will learn about concepts like loyalty, integrity, and accept the fact they all benefit by enhancing the pay, benefits, and working environment for the people that contribute to the success of the company then this job hopping might come to an end.
I made a joke at the Orlando Pprune Bash.....I suggested career helicopter pilots penciled in their company name on their business cards and use ink for the personal information. Perhaps one day that will not be so.