Originally Posted by
Arthur D
There is a huge number of Aussie pilots across the Globe, and back here, who are salivating at the idea of a crack at a QF A350 operation.
Many see this as:
More days off
more time at home
no expat bs
stable employer
oh, and at circa $400k for a Captain, no too bad on the coin.
Currently there’s plenty of pilots making $0 per year due to the slowdown in international flying. Anyone think they’ll say no to this deal?
Currently there’s plenty of Aussies working in countries that don’t have Aus regulations and industrial protections. Anyone think they’ll say no to this deal?
Anyone think current Airbus and widebody Captains will knock back a direct entry command?
If any current pilots think the terms are so unacceptable in the current market that no one will operate under them then they’re living in a bubble.
If any current pilots think an extra few days work per year is unviable then don’t forget a lot of other airlines don’t count full time in the bunk towards flight hours, they’re actually logging heaps more than 850hrs per year. For them the proposed 350 conditions are less work and fatigue.
There will be zero problem finding pilots for this new entity if the vote is No.