SOU shut as a base last January. EMA is a fairly sought after for those moving within the company on the J41.
New starters are normally placed at the less popular bases like Wick, Aberdeen etc. After a period of time you move to a better base as vacancies become available. Though if you are looking at DEC the company may accomodate you at a more favourable place.
The pay is rubbish, roster stability is poor, terms and conditions are non existant, and the working atmosphere can be repressive. On the plus side the flying/training is generally well respected, and crews friendly.
With a little effort it could be an employer of choice, with low crew turnover, but despite being continually profitable the owners and mangagement just dont realise this.