Colibri49 For those out there who might hanker for a North Sea flying job, things I won't miss after I retire:
By God you have it easy nowadays.
It used to be:
Single pilot.
Offshore VFR fuel.
70 kts enroute and 70 kts deck, no exceptions.
A rope between the stairwell and the helicopter to give the pax something to hang on to crawling across the deck.
Pitch, Roll and Heave; captains discretion.
Sumburgh to the Basin and back at 200ft.
No immersion suits and a twelve hour duty day irrespective of what time you started.
No pay increments year after year.
However, a fantastic Chairman and great Christmas Parties.