war zone "Search and rescue"
Hi Guys,
I am flying into Iraq for a air freight company.
It was said to me when hired that there will be "search and rescue" offered in Iraq however this has been neglected by the company and we are told not to persue the issue or get another job.
Companies who fly into war zones like iraq ,should be expected to have a private security company offer search and rescue for downed crew.
This should be stated in a written contract.
Although very expensive it could save the lives of the crews and avoid them ending up on "You tube" under "beheadings".
I know that the US/ allied forced are not obliged to conduct "search and rescue" thus at this stage , many crew flying into this war zones are left to their own devices if downed.
Clients pay excessively to the companies flying into Iraq however this does not always filter through to the pilots.
Any thoughts on this matter.