From a good pilot source from within Bristow:
Things are indeed not good. The GM has said that they will not pay anymore money because they have such a good retension rate, nobody is leaving. I was told this one was taken very well by the pilots....not!
Ultimately, it has promted several mid-level captains to start active negotiations with other Companies. That I know of (in addition to those which have left in recent months);
1 is negotiating with another offshore operator in OZ,
1 is talking with a Middle Eastern operation,
1 is talking to a SAR/EMS operator.
1 is in talks/negotiations with a State agency.
It can probably be said that a combination of better deals elsewhere, domicile now being addressed with the competition & BHA not willing to negotiate because nobody is leaving (yet) will no doubt lead to a reduction in capability at BHA through competent, qualified, & valuable personel leaving if things don't change.
Hey, just what I have heard......