With due respect the figures being quoted are not current. As a captain on the local contract at scale 7, my NET with flight pay, averages £8k. I’m not on the 330 yet. Yes the cost of living is high. Well the trade off is the country is safe for me and my family. The locals are very pleasant, the education system is first rate. The weather can be inclement, however if you dress up with that in mind it’s not a problem.
The flying is challenging and varied. A set 7/5 Roster allows me to plan for time with the family. It doesn’t suit everyone I know. Having been made redundant a couple of times this gig I find very good. I didn’t want go to Ryan air, Easy, jet 2, of which I had job offers, I got a dear John from Virgin.
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