Hummingfrog,
All the one's I know, have.
In the last 2 months, Bristow have recruited/internally identified enough SAR qualified pilots to require very few more.
I hope the RAF crews get a look in, but unless they sort their own futures, rather than believing the words of the RAF, who have looked after their people so well
, they will be fighting for the rig jobs vacated by the new SAR crews.
Do not underestimate the competence and ability of the civvies - some of the RAF arroagance on this subject astounds me. You have no right to a position...no more than anyone else, and the RAF cannot afford for you to leave, hence their magic solution.
Speak to Bristow. See what they say.
Think a lot of clicking on JPA will rapidly ensue.