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Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2024, 08:12
Replies: 93
Views: 25,129
Posted By SAR Bloke

As you say, they can apply for surplus quarters....

As you say, they can apply for surplus quarters. There is no entitlement.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2024, 07:50
Replies: 93
Views: 25,129
Posted By SAR Bloke

Meanwhile, single people can only get a room in...

Meanwhile, single people can only get a room in the mess, irrespective of rank, time-served or age.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2024, 07:26
Replies: 19
Views: 3,258
Posted By SAR Bloke

But this thread is about rotary Creamies. I’m not...

But this thread is about rotary Creamies. I’m not aware of any in my time.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2023, 17:21
Replies: 51
Views: 16,741
Posted By SAR Bloke

Late, and not independent. Is there any...

Late, and not independent.

Is there any wonder that people feel undervalued?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Feb 2023, 20:38
Replies: 1,110
Views: 557,451
Posted By SAR Bloke

Yes, I went through that and I'm still in the...

Yes, I went through that and I'm still in the pool. We didn't need to go through the whole process again, just 'reactivate' our pool status.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Feb 2023, 19:54
Replies: 1,110
Views: 557,451
Posted By SAR Bloke

I've been in the pool since pre-covid (i.e....

I've been in the pool since pre-covid (i.e. several years) and still no start date.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2022, 19:20
Replies: 274
Views: 94,502
Posted By SAR Bloke

Why do they need me to answer the questions...

Why do they need me to answer the questions posted above ‘to get their ducks in a row’?

It’s clearly not just me who is confused by this process.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2022, 17:04
Replies: 274
Views: 94,502
Posted By SAR Bloke

I hope that’s true. However the ‘collation of...

I hope that’s true. However the ‘collation of details’ required me to answer similar questions to that in the original application (e.g. how would you assist BA in texting reaching their strategic...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2022, 13:01
Replies: 274
Views: 94,502
Posted By SAR Bloke

Does anyone have any more info on this? I’m...

Does anyone have any more info on this? I’m really unsure what my current status is!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Aug 2022, 18:48
Replies: 274
Views: 94,502
Posted By SAR Bloke

I haven’t received an email. Is it asking...

I haven’t received an email.

Is it asking you to re-apply for the job from the beginning, or is there a process to re-apply to stay in the hold pool?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Aug 2022, 02:02
Replies: 274
Views: 94,502
Posted By SAR Bloke

Does anyone have any info on the current hold...

Does anyone have any info on the current hold pool? Particularly now that DEP vacancies are being advertised.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2020, 14:53
Replies: 111
Views: 137,046
Posted By SAR Bloke

You are making an assumption that they don’t have...

You are making an assumption that they don’t have that information. Even when you know the exact location from radar then it is not always as easy to find a ditched aircraft as you might think, a...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2018, 13:39
Replies: 15
Views: 4,529
Posted By SAR Bloke

The last pension forecast I had didn't mention...

The last pension forecast I had didn't mention Annual Allowance let alone have any figures. I haven't really looked too closely and maybe it has the data for me to be able to calculate the numbers,...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2018, 11:53
Replies: 15
Views: 4,529
Posted By SAR Bloke

I have been having a bit of a hard time finding...

I have been having a bit of a hard time finding someone who will send me an official Annual Allowance calculation. The pension calculator is only an estimate (and only as good as the figures that I...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2018, 11:59
Replies: 75
Views: 19,965
Posted By SAR Bloke

The Prefect is EFT not BFT. The ‘weather...

The Prefect is EFT not BFT.

The ‘weather factor’ at Valley for BFT is fine.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2017, 12:59
Replies: 178
Views: 95,246
Posted By SAR Bloke

Leon, Your calculations don't appear to take...

Leon,

Your calculations don't appear to take tax into account and a lump sum is hugely tax inefficient. A 40% rate tax payer will only get 42k in their bank (7k a year for 6 years RoS).

Also,...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Feb 2015, 11:25
Replies: 748
Views: 713,770
Posted By SAR Bloke

I'm going to reserve judgement on criticising the...

I'm going to reserve judgement on criticising the crew until more information is made available. I don't know if there is more detail being released in Taiwan that doesn't make it to the Western...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2014, 12:57
Replies: 34
Views: 9,998
Posted By SAR Bloke

2 separate issues unfortunately (and maybe...

2 separate issues unfortunately (and maybe unfairly).

The waiving of the right to PVR for 5 years is in the T&Cs of the acceptance paperwork.

Edit: Having checked the paperwork, my wording...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2014, 12:35
Replies: 34
Views: 9,998
Posted By SAR Bloke

Are you sure that you can PVR before the 5 year...

Are you sure that you can PVR before the 5 year point? Acceptance of a PAS offer now removes any PVR option until the 5 years has passed. Sure, you may be able to persuade Manning and there may be...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2014, 11:49
Replies: 119
Views: 30,302
Posted By SAR Bloke

Whilst talking about PAS, does anyone know what...

Whilst talking about PAS, does anyone know what happens if you transfer to PAS now but haven't done your 5 year qualifying period by the time the new pension comes into force? Does anyone know if the...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2013, 17:17
Replies: 108
Views: 23,514
Posted By SAR Bloke

But does moving the sliding bar change whether...

But does moving the sliding bar change whether you are leaving under PVR terms or not?

If you set your leaving age at 60 and then slide the bar back, I assume it doesn't take into account the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2013, 19:03
Replies: 25
Views: 5,156
Posted By SAR Bloke

Again, a misunderstanding of what SAR does. They...

Again, a misunderstanding of what SAR does. They don't have to do Search and Rescue as a package, they can do one or the other, both or neither!!

I've been to plenty of RTCs. The last oil rig I...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2013, 18:45
Replies: 25
Views: 5,156
Posted By SAR Bloke

This is a genuine question. What is carried in a...

This is a genuine question. What is carried in a HEMS aircraft that isn't carried in a SAR aircraft?

Also I'd like to add that my previous post was intentionally flippant in response to Flaxton...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2013, 18:08
Replies: 25
Views: 5,156
Posted By SAR Bloke

And that attitude demonstrates the crux of the...

And that attitude demonstrates the crux of the problem. RAF SAR is just as capable of treating casualties by the roadside as they are in other environments. If the minibus had crashed at sea, in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2013, 17:13
Replies: 25
Views: 5,156
Posted By SAR Bloke

That's right. Leconfield's Sea King can't be used...

That's right. Leconfield's Sea King can't be used for rescuing people in case it is needed to rescue people :ugh:



So do Leconfield if they are asked.

It would be a perfect platform for a...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2013, 17:39
Replies: 2,913
Views: 966,815
Posted By SAR Bloke

This is the first time that the whole of UK SAR...

This is the first time that the whole of UK SAR has transitioned to the civilian sector. If these clever people you talk of are relying solely on previous experience without considering the new...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2013, 16:57
Replies: 2,913
Views: 966,815
Posted By SAR Bloke

Why should I feel hard done by? It's not like...

Why should I feel hard done by? It's not like I've failed selection; I have made a choice to go elsewhere. I do have friends who are still stuck in the system though so do maintain a level of...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2013, 15:07
Replies: 2,913
Views: 966,815
Posted By SAR Bloke

I understand that the interest from the ex-Mil...

I understand that the interest from the ex-Mil pilots might not be that great. Time will tell and it might be a good thing as I the more I hear, the more I believe that there will not actually be...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2013, 13:14
Replies: 2,913
Views: 966,815
Posted By SAR Bloke

Ok, seeing as you clearly think I am thick!! ...

Ok, seeing as you clearly think I am thick!!



That is the bit that I am asking about. How does that work? How many personnel can the SARF afford to lose without breaching the integrity of...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2013, 12:23
Replies: 2,913
Views: 966,815
Posted By SAR Bloke

OK, maybe I have the name wrong. Managed Path? ...

OK, maybe I have the name wrong. Managed Path?

i.e. the partnership between the MOD and Bristow for the recruitment and transfer of personnel.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2013, 11:30
Replies: 2,913
Views: 966,815
Posted By SAR Bloke

If the rumour that I am hearing about how long it...

If the rumour that I am hearing about how long it is going to take Bristow to train the Mil pilots that it recruits (7 months?) is true, can someone please explain to me how the managed transition is...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2013, 21:37
Replies: 2,913
Views: 966,815
Posted By SAR Bloke

I'll leave the RN guys to comment on the MK5's...

I'll leave the RN guys to comment on the MK5's ROA as I think it is different, but the Mk3/3A can certainly go a lot further than 200nm. I've done 230 a couple of times and still had over an hours...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2013, 11:18
Replies: 2,913
Views: 966,815
Posted By SAR Bloke

Unless the boat is sinking.

Unless the boat is sinking.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2012, 21:48
Replies: 301
Views: 133,075
Posted By SAR Bloke

The IR requirement specifically states that a...

The IR requirement specifically states that a 'BFJT' graduate shall take the IR in a single-engined aircraft. As I read it, to get a ME IR, using the military credits, you have to do a SE IR and then...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2012, 10:44
Replies: 301
Views: 133,075
Posted By SAR Bloke

I can't seem to cut and paste but here is the...

I can't seem to cut and paste but here is the CAA's own AIC about the validity of theoretical exams:

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/2026/EG_Circ_2011_W_073_en_2011-08-11.pdf

Whilst it doesn't...
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