Irreducible Spare Capacity at MoD Contractors

[FrogPrince]

Having attended Helitech at Duxford last Thursday I took the opportunity to 'lift' some of the blurb for FB Heliservices (FBH) etc.

In these days of PPP/PFI, I believe that MoD contractors can offer spare capacity to the 'open market'. Does that mean I can ask FBH to quote me a price for my PPL (H) conversion ???

( I have 20 years TA service under my belt and am a CI with a local ATC Sqn so I have the necessary clearances...)

Can't see it myself. If I was an Arabian defence minister with deep pockets it might be different. But... its all profit at the end of the day.

Any thoughts from this community??

[ShyTorque]

Of course you can ask. It will cost you eleven million pounds and be ten years late.

[Pontius Navigator]

My contractor is expected to gain ISC work to increase profits and all strength to his elbow. The guys, well underpaid by blue standards, get a pay bonus, the company gets a cut and the guy using the ISC often gets a bargain too.

Not me you understand <g>

[southside]

Of course you can ask. It will cost you eleven million pounds and be ten years late

Good point.

And although you asked for a PPL you'll actually receive a Licence to ride an Elephant down Kensington High St on a sunday.

[FrogPrince]

ISC

There's hope for me yet, then.

Many thanks !

FP

P.S. Saw the Merlin Presentation at RAeS in London last night by the AW chappie. Me now wants a 'jolly' on the simulator at Benson....