It follows over a year of negotiations and extensive industrial action that showed the strength of feeling and solidarity amongst the oil and gas and search and rescue crew.

BALPA General Secretary Amy Leversidge said:

“This result is a significant achievement for our pilots and technical crews who reluctantly undertook industrial action. Thanks to their strength and solidarity BALPA was able to push for a multi-year pay deal and agreement on terms and conditions of employment that delivers for our members and brings an end to further action. It means our members can focus on what matters most- safeguarding the future of the search and rescue service, keeping people safe and similarly transporting those who work on oil and gas installations.”