Freelance for the uninitiated
Since leaving the military some months ago, I have tried to find a permanent flying job in the outside world with no success. Although I seem to have done all the right things, much of which suggested by those in business or flying jobs, as well as on these forums, the lucky penny hasn't turned up yet. One thing I have found out, however, is that there still seems to be gainfull employment for freelance pilots in the UK.
Does anyone have a handy idiots guide on becoming a freelance helo pilot or even some hints and tips? After trawling pprune, researching the uk.gov websites and the tax pages, it seems quite a daunting expedition.
(quick stats - CPL(H), AS355 TR and Instrument Rating, >2100 hrs twin turbine, MCC +ATPL exams tick.)