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ECAMACTIONSCOMPLETE
You would still get money off the govt, it’s just capped. You can’t expect the government to subsidise 80% of an A380 capt wage. Most pilots would get the 86k per year.
That’s how I read it too.
It’s better than redundancy, or being on the dole. It also provides important peace of mind knowing that you will receive an income you can at least provide the basic essentials with until the crisis is over. No doubt management will prefer it to cashing out LS leave at full pay for months.
But it will cause a big shock to lifestyle for some who are accustomed to a much higher wage. It may go on for up to 12-18 months I believe for some. They’ll just have to make adjustments to their lifestyle accordingly. But better than being in the Centrelink queue. Anyone receiving it should be grateful.