Anyone who thinks NAS is the same as FR needs to get their head checked.
Some observations since I joined NAS:
1. Basic salary. In FR I had none.
2. Paid annual leave. In FR I had none.
3. Transparent basing system. In FR there was no system IMHO.
4. Seniority list. In FR none.
5. Crew food. In FR none.
6. As much tea coffee and bottled water as you want during your duties.. In FR none
7. Union recognition. In FR none.
8. Uniform crew bags etc which are provided by the company at a cost of just over 1100 pounds sterling. In FR none.
9. ACARS/CPDLC. in FR there was none.
10. Electronic Flight Bag. In FR none. The First Officer lumbers around a big trip kit. The EFB makes life so much easier with performance, flight plans etc.
11. Weather radar that has auto tilt. In FR standard one fitted.
12. Standbys paid. In FR I had none.
13. Medical and licence renewal paid. In FR not provided for me.
14. Hotel at the sim provided. In FR not provided for me.
15. Hotel provided when out of base. In FR not provided for me.
16. Loss of Licence. In FR I had none.
17. Sky interior. In FR awful interior IMHO.
18. Short field performance 737 with carbon brakes. In FR standard model.
19. Night stops in some nice places and some not so nice. Variety. In FR none.
20. ID travel. In FR I had none
21. Commuting to and from base via S2 tickets which are booked via a simple SMS booking system on your phone that takes about 10 seconds to do. Pick your allocated seat. Travel in civilian clothes. Bottle of water/ tea coffee provided. Turn on your laptop and turn on your WIFI. More legroom than in standard 737 with reclining Recaro seats. All small things you might think but add up to make a big big difference to the commute.
In FR commuting is in uniform where you turn up at the gate and will be the last one to board the aircraft. No allocated seat,endless sales PAs to endure and lovely bright fluorescent lights to keep you awake in your cramped seat.
22. Airport ID provided and paid for. In FR at my own cost.
23. Car parking provided. In FR none.
There is so many more things but I can't think of them all right now.
Ok management are trying to cut terms and conditions but they are being met with fierce resistance unlike FR. And long may it continue by the way.
jedy are you actually insane? That's a genuine question by the way.
I would hazard a guess that you were one of those passive types in FR that didn't engage in the RPG and didn't have any interest in getting union recognition and better terms and conditions. Am I right?
If I am right it's people like you that we don't need here IMHO. There is a career here that's worth fighting for.
I hope you get back into FR. Don't forget to pack your lunch and bring a tea bag
