Got to agree totally
As unfair as this situation is, I believe it equally unfair to blame the 2 fellas shoved into this dogs dinner at the last minute.
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The Flt Lt is open, honest and very proactive despite his huge task at hand.
He also speaks to the CAA policy dept direct on licensing issues.
Even though he is from the FW side he is doing all he can to secure ME & RW terms.
As it stands, at the end of the LASORS, Section D, Pg 69, RW QSP flow chart you will/can get stuck one thing short of the ATPL(H). You must be JAR flying current (easy for current a/crew), and you need a Multi-Pilot(MP) Type Rating and IR; Almost impossible if you are post leaving MOD or flying a Single-Pilot certified cab. In the UK the AOC MP TR operators are ie. Harrods (S92) or a Nth Sea operator (EC225) or try to find/work for an AOC holder with an exemption letter from the CAA to operate a single pilot IFR a/c in the MP role ie. Starspeed/JCB. What's the chance of getting all that done by 7 Apr 2012?
Who will take ownership of this challis and see it through to a successful conclusion? AOC 22 Gp, DFT, CAA or the poor Flt Lt at Abbey Wood in the CAA liaison role!