There's comment about a wannabe on this site. The guy wants to fly SAR. OK, the lad has an advantage or two.
1. He has already got Wings (without the 'advantage' of OASC).
2. He has already had a play with the 'toys' and, apparently, has shown that he has the ability.
3. He has a 'service' background.
4. He's already got a commission, (OK, it's Army, but you can't really hold that against him).
5. His Granny is the 'boss'.
All I say is, good luck to him, and also good luck to anyone who wishes to follow a career in which, I believe, the majority of Military Ppruners have enjoyed, have benefited from, had good times as well as bad. And (bad grammar, I know) would do it all over again if the chance were there.
We get the Armed Service we deserve. For someone to express the desire to be a part of that Armed Service, I applaud your ambition and wish you well. You have a hard act to follow. (The Ppruners will be watching!!)
Culio, let us know how you went on.