a) No SAR experience.
b) Too many other applications with better credentials
c)
What on earth does him lving close to a future base have to do with the selection process?
Thanks for your reply!! 
a) Even for a co-pilot?
b) Even for a co-pilot?
c) - Absolutely nothing. It was just to make a point that the guy is very experienced, ticks 'most' boxes, no relocation issues and would more than likely show a loyalty to Bristow, seeing out his career as the base is on his door step.