DevA is primarily a pilot oriented organization. The crewman appear to be an afterthought and do not get the support or training needed to fulfill the role which they are expected to undertake. Written contracts are non existent and contractors who do not blindly fall in line with the demands of the company management are cast aside and no longer used. Should the contractor choose to separate from the company however, the contractor is expected to repay thousands of pounds for the training (training is not the correct term for what is actually provided) they have received.
I would advise anyone with an ounce of medical professionalism to seriously consider this before giving up a job with the hopes of obtaining a career in SAR. The thought of transferring from a road unit to a helicopter is an attractive proposition, but please do not think that DevA is a pathway into UKSAR provided by Bristow.