Useful

**meiktilaman** · 21-11-2006, 03:47

I left the army in may and work in the north sea sector doing rope access/ non detructive testing

came in with no quals or experience struck lucky and got a permanent contract with oceaneering and shoud be on course for earnt around 35k in my first year if you still intested give me a Pm and i can supply you with some contact numbers and details

**john197014** · 29-12-2006, 23:03

Im seriously thinking about rig work for when I leave but Im intending to stay in Germany,has anyone else done it this way? Mainly is it worth the travelling to Uk every couple of weeks,or is it possible to work in the Dutch sector as a Uk national,and to whom would I pay income taxes to,eg do I register in Germany when Im out or could I continue paying Uk income tax as its still in the EU zone

Im getting confused

**easybrit** · 17-01-2007, 15:02

i'm leaving the Army in October and i'm very intrested in working offshore is there any courses i can do for my ressetlement that would improve my chances of getting employment.

**TheBigUn** · 17-01-2007, 15:14

Quick question to you offshore guys out there: Is the Royal Navy Survival Equipment School Helicopter Underwater Escape Training certificate (SMAC513) acceptable or do you still have to do the civvy escape course?

**easybrit** · 17-01-2007, 15:14

I am very intrested in working offshore, i am due to leave the Army in october does any one have any advise that could help me, such as reesetlment courses or what my milatery experiance i could use.

**cloudbuster** · 17-01-2007, 15:34

Briefly;

The BigUn - no, you have to have the OKOOA ticket, although the practice you've had makes it a doddle. I used to do the dunker regularly as a Lynx driver, and you'll have a laugh at the civvy standards. Same module, soft landing, daylight only, no overcrowding.

John197014 - there are Brits working the Dutch Sector, you need professional advice on your tax situation. Northlandic Nederland were the agency of choice when I was there, crewchanges are done out of Den Helder which is well served by the Dutch railway network.

easybrit - read what has been previously written, you may well find the answers there for you.