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Old 25th Sep 2019, 03:38
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Just a thought, why don’t the RFDS go two crew?

Get a low-time (500-700hr pilot) in the RHS, get them involved in the operation. Get experience with a mentor in the LHS then after a few years move them into the left seat.

But I agree, the RFDS pilots definitely need to be on an airline salary. Simple market economics, pay more for a better product.
For this proposition then yes, they will need to pay jet airline pay. The RFDS is one of the few places where you can get refuge from baby sitting someone whilst getting a reliable income. Make it multi crew and you'll see even more people leave. It's the same crap then may as well try and go where the money is better.
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