Spanish Waltzer - bullseye
I think, as the dust settles, it will become obvious that there is a gulf between civvy and the mil approach to doing SAR when it comes to qualifications and standards. We are now seeing tensions rise as the mil come to realise that they can't simply "transition" to Long SAR without going through all the hurdles:
ATPLH
IR
Selection
Type training
On job training
Captain.
For many, this will come as a shock because it involves starting from scratch and no exemptions. The route will be tortuous and the target will continue to move.
Crab: Be warned, Those in the mil who understand what is about to happen - have already jumped ship and become offshore drivers to tick all of the above, ready to transfer across to Bristow when the time comes. The RN is haemorrhaging SAR pilots at an unacceptable rate, but they realise that the MT could be too prolonged.
Many could be sidelined by the time they wait for PVR details and pension rights.
Bristow are recruiting NOW. Have you already missed the boat?