RHS A320 Tarnished British Flag carrier. Single Runway Operation
Total Gross: About £80K including allowances. (1 week of unpaid leave is included in this figure). Year 4.
Hours flown in 2019: just under 700
Take Home monthly average £4800 (after 6% pension contribution, company pays 15%)
I commute but still on average I manage at least 20 nights a month in my own bed, pretty unique situation I would say and I’m very fortunate. This company takes an absolute caning from most people in all areas (rightly in some) but overall I’m happy enough with my lot, I’d struggle to find a short haul commuter (FO wise) in the UK right now who’s got a better overall deal. The company is clearly not what it was but still provides options to suit you, which I have exploited.
In all likelihood I should get a long haul move in 2020/21 which would be a pay rise, reduce my tax burden as my pay rises (due to dipping under the UK 90 night maximum and able to be domiciled for tax in my little crown dependency), reduce my commuting cost footprint but on the flip side introduce jet lag and give me less nights in my own bed (unless I go part time). Hence it’s not a straightforward decision anymore whether to do it. But I don’t really fancy flying the 737 Max in a couple of years..