Having taken VR from BACON when it was closing bases can I offer the following? In the contract world no one wants to pay for anything so try before you leave to get copies of your,
wet drill,
first aid,
fire and smoke,
CRM,
RVSM,
training records,
Also have your base manager sign your log book saying hours are correct.
If you can get an LPC as part of the leaving package then you will have 12 months to freelance before putting your hand in your pocket.
I hope you all manage to get proper full time employment without having to think about contract work but its all a bit grim out here as you know.