Flexicrew came into existence two years ago. No-one knows what will happen at the end of the first three year contract.
No sign of permanent UK positions at all for forseeable future. There are discussions between BALPA and eJ at the moment but mainly about lifestyle and roster patterns. BALPA say they are talking about flexicrew but there has been no communication as yet about the state of play or what may come about.
As an aside, the FRV pattern is also a killer. A year is too much, 2 years results in constant fatigue. And if you call in fatigued you don't get paid. If you call in sick, you don't get paid. Guys I know have turned up with flu for a Sharm el Sheik just so they get their £500. CAA safety department don't want to know anything about it.