Makes you wonder what the long term plan for Bristow's is, with regards to SAR rear crew.
Once the transition is over and we are steady state, ie. 5 years time, where will the suitably qualified rear crew come from?!
Is ab-initio air crew training the option!?
Is employing ambulance techs the answer?
I think only time will tell, but we need to remember that this is a long term national contract and with personnel movements, promotions, sickness, retirement etc then there will always be a requirement for staff.