Return To Flying
I've just found this thread. I am the ex FS, ex GST AAITC inst, ex C130 & Nimrod Air Eng who went Flt Ops long time ago now. I'm also the chap who was promised the earth on commissioning and (naively) believed the hype. Now I'm just glad to be going back to a real job.
No, I've not been promised PAS. As of today, I still do not have any firm (ie written) promises about terms of service. I have no idea where I'll be in terms of flying pay etc. But as I've been trying to get back to flying since before IOT (not day 31 as stated earlier) I'm happy to be back.
According to the chats I've had with PMA, its Kinloss that's hurting and that's where I'm heading. I have no qualms about flying the Nimrod - more than 3000hrs under my belt on that type and loved every second.