Aussie Charter Limbo
Interesting reading. Hope you find mine interesting too...
I'm a 3500hr pilot. I hold an ATPL. I'm a top grade instructor with most approvals, RPT experience, turbine experience, etc.
$3000 AUD / mth (approx £1500 GBP) after tax
42 days recreation leave
Expenses paid
Uniform not provided
Loss of licence not provided
Statory 9% pension contribution
Roster. What roster? Sometimes a week off, sometimes min rest. I'd rather work cos there's nothing to do out here in Hicksville Outback town.
Oh, and I'm flying turbocharged twins - ho hum...
I'm on hold with an airline but downturn means I'll be holding for a while. Current job is to keep current. I'm a full day drive from partner (for those in Europe that's > 800km - think Edinburgh to Plymouth but not on a motorway). Return ticket on regional carrier to home at last check was $900 (£440).
Upside:
a) I have a job when many others locally have had their jobs go bust
b) I'm flying in a part of the world most people will never see except from FL350
c) Small company treats me well and gets me home on overnights whenever possible