The IR used to be the way to go,,,however,,,you would only be eligible to get a job with one of the north sea companies, namely, bond, chc, or bristows.
CHC put you thru a rigorous psychometric test on interview. Which is no mean feat! Bristows say 500 hours twin time, or Bristows academy trained, to become a co pilot,,,Bond,,,,arnt hiring at the moment!
However, i firmly believe there will be a lot more jobs available next year with all the companies,,,its just a feeling but im hoping for a break myself.
Carefully consider all options, visit all the companies for their take on the industry and pilot intake and make a judgement call nearer the time. Good luck!
I did my IR Feb this year and im still unemployed despite applying for jobs all over the world! ;-(
H