Don't believe the hype.
Don't believe the hype. There aren't as many jobs out there as people think any more. There are a lot of people coming up for retirement but that doesn't mean there's a huge shortage. One company with bases in southern north sea (north and south) has just about as many pilots as it needs right now. Maybe the need for a couple more unless new contracts are won. One major contract is up for renewal next summer I believe and a lot rides on that. There are retirements though.
From what I can see, there is definitely a shortage of experienced, licensed engineers.