Ahh: The
managed transition oh wise one. That time frame between endex milSAR and comex civSAR.
Let's see what the pool consists of and what the demands are:
How many crews does Long SAR need to comply with its regulatory comittments? How many milSAR crews does the MoD want to get shot of.
Assume the following position
CivSAR may only need half of the (possibly) 16 crew complements for the (possibly) 16 new a/c. The rest come from civ industry.
Some milSAR crews may wish to stay on and further their career in SH.
Some milSAR will find that private schooling is not an option in civSAR.
Some milSAR will not wish to fly in certain geographic areas of the UK.
Some milSAR have already missed the ATPL(H) bus.
Assume, as a result of the above, there are too many places and too few applying. Will the managed transition cater for this or will we see a lot of mil pilots left high and dry? Because, believe me the MoD want shot of SAR.
Who will manage the "Managed Path" oh wise one
Who cometh over the horizon............................................