Have heard that Bond Offshore has been trying to poach qualified L2 pilots from Scotia. Several "offers" have been made but Scotia pilots reluctant to move over for less money and worse conditions.
Some may be forced over as Scotia have made it clear more jobs will go in a few weeks time. More job losses also likely next summer when the BP contract goes over to Bond. Bond will be in a strong position as it will be an "employers market" and the pilots will have to take what is offered.
New "lowcost" Bond will be expecting the pilots to do tasks the average North Sea pilot has not been used to, ie help load/unload pax/bags, clean out aircraft interiors after flight, Ops support etc. Just what the aveage GA pilot has to do.
Sounds like a good time for the younger North Sea pilots to prepare for fixed wing employment.